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Handy tractor

hotrodder · 2020-04-21 10:10:41

I am looking for a tractor to do topping and spreading fertilizer on a small holding. Land is in west if Ireland so I assume I will need a 4wd. Plan on spending 7-10k. Was looking at hi 895 but not sure if I would be buying trouble. Any advise would be appreciated. Not to worried about comfort. Just mime thing that’s…

21-04-2020 11:10am

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hotrodder

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I am looking for a tractor to do topping and spreading fertilizer on a small holding. Land is in west if Ireland so I assume I will need a 4wd. Plan on spending 7-10k. Was looking at hi 895 but not sure if I would be buying trouble. Any advise would be appreciated. Not to worried about comfort. Just mime thing that’s realizable and easy to maintain. What should I look out for when looking. Not that experienced with tractors but need a starting point.

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#2 23-04-2020 11:29pm

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For topping and spreading fertiliser, I use a MF35.
I have a bigger tractor for bales and other heavier work bit if you need a tractor for the tasks you mention, then smaller than you suggest, and 2WD should suffice.

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#3 23-04-2020 11:35pm

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Depends on the land, for that work i used a ford 4600 i picked up for 3 grand, plenty good for light work, ive always had a gra for the same which seem to be priced reasonably enough compared to other 4wd tractors

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