compact tractor

masterblaster2

I was thinking about buying a compact tractor i have a smallholding and i was wondering what would be the best make and how much i would prefer one with a loader and if anyone has any experince with them thanks for any help

bogman_bass

kubota seem to be the leaders in that market

red menace

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/1287834

ormondprop

roughly what horse power are you talkin about, i work for a landscaper and he has two tym tractors, 33hp and 45hp, great little yokes, serious power for the size of them, he uses the 33 hp hydrostatic for yard scraping in the winter and its a gift of a machine in sheds as its so small and locks so tight, he has an 85 ho lamborghini aswell, its good tractor to pull but wouldn't be the best quality tractor, few minor problems with it but still good enough

masterblaster2

i would be looking around 40 horse power i would be using it to turn hay i was wondering how much you would have to pay for a compact tractor that size with a loader and would it be strong enough thanks

maidhc

Would you not just get something like a Ford 4000 or 4600?

They are quite reasonable, super reliable, parts are cheap and plentiful, will lift a silage bale on the 3pt linkage (or loader, but I wouldn't recommend), and will do most jobs like turn hay, run a 5'6" mower, topper and even pull a handy size slurry tanker.

blue5000

I'd agree with maidhc,

maybe something like a fordson dexta, massey 35 or david brown 880 and you could take it to vintage rallies in the summer, with a new tractor you pay a lot for polish and latest electronics that you'll probably never need.

Casinoking

I wouldn't recommend a compact tractor for turning hay, by their very nature they're narrow with a short wheelbase and would be very unstable working a haybob or something similar. I'd agree with the previous posts, a Ford 4000 or MF 165 would be a better bet, and probably work out a lot cheaper. A dexta or 35 might be a bit small on hilly ground

hammer73

Casinoking wrote: »

I wouldn't recommend a compact tractor for turning hay, by their very nature they're narrow with a short wheelbase and would be very unstable working a haybob or something similar. I'd agree with the previous posts, a Ford 4000 or MF 165 would be a better bet, and probably work out a lot cheaper. A dexta or 35 might be a bit small on hilly ground

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ormondprop

ya as the lads said you would e better off buying an old tractor, for the work you'd be doing it wouldn't be worth paying about 10-15 thousand for a new compact tractor

tinofapples

My late father in law (RIP) purchased a nice wee Ford 3910 about 2 months ago but obviously won't be using it anymore. His sons will shortly be selling it on as it was his purchase and they already have a Massey. It's a lovely little machine was completely reconditioned prior to purchase and has done f**k all since then.





If you're any interest let me know and I'll pass on Derek's number to ya.

denis086

i would say a 165 would suit well with the wheel track widened with it set as narrow id say you could have a few hairy moments plus they are quite good power wise for their size a 35 might be slightly narrow on hilly ground