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  • From: Curtis Millsap <cmillsap1 AT yahoo.com>
  • To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [Market-farming] tillage tools
  • Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:04:49 -0700 (PDT)

Can't beat a 4 wheel drive tractor for versatility and value, especially on the size acreage you've got.   I've got a 28 hp ford, with loader, and it has revolutionized my farming since last summer when I was just using a walk behind.  I think a front end loader is absolutely the most useful tractor tool ever made.  I also stay on top of weeds, fallowing, and other soil work much better now that I have equipment appropriate to my size.  We grow 2-3 acres of veggies, on a 20 acre property. The only concern I have is that my tractor is geared a little high for running the PTO tiller when the soil is heavy in the early spring.  We also have an older chinese model with a true creeper gear, and it moves as slow as I want.  Most asian tractors have this creeper gear, it might be something to consider as you look for a tractor.
 
Curtis and Sarah Millsap
Millsap Farm
Springfield MO

www.millsapfarms.com




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