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    Tractors...hp or 4wd?

    It seems as if a guy can have 50% more horsepower in 2wd or have 4x4 for about the same price. If so, what would you choose? 30-35 hp 4x4 or 45-50 hp 2wd.

    Even with a ton of rain this year I can still get around most places on my property in 4x4 in my truck, so just not 100% sure I need a 4x4 tractor. It will be for mowing, maintaining roads and putting in food plots on my 160 acre place. Would like to stay under 15k with implements. Is this a pipe dream? Needing to get something bought pretty soon. Thanks for any suggestions.

    #2
    1st. 4x4 will pay for its self in everything you mentioned except mowing.

    2nd. For 160 acre place your looking at too small of a tractor

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      #3
      What's a good size? Looking used of coarse.

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        #4
        Fifty to sixty hp and 4wd if you have a loader. If you don't have a loader, 4wd is more of a luxury IMO. That said, I have a backhoe, but it's not always where I need it. I'll never buy another tractor without a loader and 4wd.

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            #6
            I'm running a 52hp 4x4 Kubota and have a little over 400 acres it can be done takes some time but it works.


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              #7
              I have a 47hp 4x4 Kubota and only 20 acres. Sometimes it's too small. But I wouldn't be able to do much without 4x4. My place is pretty hilly though


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                #8
                Originally posted by Full Throttle View Post
                It seems as if a guy can have 50% more horsepower in 2wd or have 4x4 for about the same price. If so, what would you choose? 30-35 hp 4x4 or 45-50 hp 2wd.

                Even with a ton of rain this year I can still get around most places on my property in 4x4 in my truck, so just not 100% sure I need a 4x4 tractor. It will be for mowing, maintaining roads and putting in food plots on my 160 acre place. Would like to stay under 15k with implements. Is this a pipe dream? Needing to get something bought pretty soon. Thanks for any suggestions.
                Bigger is usually better but for your situation I would want at a minimum a 70hp 4wd. Once you have it you usually don't go back to 2wd. Not a necessity but is sure is nice when you need it.

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                  #9
                  Anything to worry about buying an older tractor? I know a guy who has a 1982 John Deere 80 hp 4x4 with loader. Has around 2700 hrs. Can be bought for around 13k. Deal or no deal?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Full Throttle View Post
                    Anything to worry about buying an older tractor? I know a guy who has a 1982 John Deere 80 hp 4x4 with loader. Has around 2700 hrs. Can be bought for around 13k. Deal or no deal?
                    Sounds like a good deal. Unless you are mechanically inclined I'd hire someone or take it to a dealership to have it checked out. Spending a little money upfront can save you some misery down the road.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by M16 View Post
                      Sounds like a good deal. Unless you are mechanically inclined I'd hire someone or take it to a dealership to have it checked out. Spending a little money upfront can save you some misery down the road.


                      He's someone I know and trust. Our boys grew up playing baseball together. He's recommending upgrading to a joystick control and it needs control box seal work. I think it would be around $1k for those two items.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Full Throttle View Post
                        He's someone I know and trust. Our boys grew up playing baseball together. He's recommending upgrading to a joystick control and it needs control box seal work. I think it would be around $1k for those two items.
                        Which model JD? It sounds like you are describing a 2755.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by big h View Post
                          which model jd? It sounds like you are describing a 2755.


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                            #14
                            4wd will make up 10 hp IMO, a small tractor can just about do anything a bigger tractor will do except slower. So that would be about how much coin you want to spend. Also a tractor really needs a front end loader, they are so useful is more ways anyone can list. Just one example I have a 2wd tractor and I have been stuck more times than I can count, but I use the FIL to push my way out every time

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                              #15
                              Also look at Mahandra tractors, great tractors for less $$$

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