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  • From: Willie McKemie <mf AT austinfarm.org>
  • To: davepurpura AT yahoo.com, Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] tractors
  • Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:25:46 -0600

On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 12:04:16PM -0800, david purpura wrote:
> Hi All.? I'm in the market for a new tractor this year and would like to
> hear suggestions/experiences/warnings, etc..?
>
> We're using old farmalls for tillage, cultivation, mowing, etc.? I'm
> looking for a tractor to use as a loader for making compost, to pull a
> transplanter, and possibly a plastic-layer.? Future uses might be
> rototilling, or attaching a backhoe.? I have sandy, well-drained soil, I
> don't think I need four wheel drive, and don't need a lot of horsepower.?
> I'm thinking about the 5000 series JD, or similar 40 - 50 hp machine.

I've never had a 4WD tractor and always considered 4WD to be an
un-necessary complication and expense. However, I was complaining to a
tractor dealer about his poor selection of 2WD and his response was:
"Most everyone wants a loader and the 4WD works better with a loader."
That makes sense, since lifting the loader (or bale fork) greatly
reduces the weight on the rear wheels.

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