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  • From: Mike Brabo <mdbrabo AT att.net>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Small tractor suggestion?
  • Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:08:18 -0600

Joe,
I agree with Richard about a two wheel tractor for your size.

Another option are the 2 wheel David Bradley walk-behind tractors.
http://davidbradley.net/
When we were starting out with 1-1.5 acres they were perfect.

Later as we expanded to 5 acres we began using an older JD 755 3 cyl diesel
and '49 Allis Chalmers G.

Regards,
Mike
Vesterbrook Farm - Certified Naturally Grown
Clarksville, Missouri - Mississippi River Bluffs, Zone 6


On Dec 11, 2010, at 6:58 PM, Richard Robinson wrote:

> 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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