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  • From: Richard Robinson <hopestill1 AT gmail.com>
  • To: thamnophis AT gmail.com, Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Small tractor suggestion?
  • Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:58:06 -0500

Unless you plan to expand significantly, I would think you would be
better off with a 2-wheel tractor, like the BCS. An acre and a
hoophouse is pretty small ground for a 4-wheel tractor.

On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 7:42 PM, Thamnophis <thamnophis AT gmail.com> wrote:
> Any tips or suggestions for small tractors? I don't have a farm
> background so am confused about what to look for in a used tractor.
>
> We're gardening on less than an acre and would also like to use it in
> the hoop house(s).
>
> I've seen the old Ford 8N and similar on Craigs List and also looked
> at old John Deere's etc. Prices usually in the vicinity of $3 - 6K
>
> Any guidelines that would help me understand my options?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Joe Monahan
> Heavy Horses Farm
> Boone, IA
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