Anyone know a thing or two about tractors? Advice needed...

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Branson tractors are built in the same factory, by the same workers, with the same parts/motors/trannys as the hobby Deere's... But at a much lower cost. Same warrantee too.
 

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Again, this is great info. I'm throwing the belly mower idea out with the bath water. I had seen one on a NH, and figured I'd mention it.

dennishoddy mentioned that Mahindra has the hydraulics with the tractor. I'm under the impression that if I get a tractor with the loader on it, it will have the hydraulics already. If this is a misconception, please let me know. I don't think it is, but I figured I'd throw it out there.
 

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Again, this is great info. I'm throwing the belly mower idea out with the bath water. I had seen one on a NH, and figured I'd mention it.

dennishoddy mentioned that Mahindra has the hydraulics with the tractor. I'm under the impression that if I get a tractor with the loader on it, it will have the hydraulics already. If this is a misconception, please let me know. I don't think it is, but I figured I'd throw it out there.

Yes, you will have hydraulics for the front loader.
What I was referring to is the hydraulic ports at the back of the tractor for implements that lift. I use a drag type brush hog that uses a cylinder to raise and lower, as well as a small disk on wheels.
 

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Yes, you will have hydraulics for the front loader.
What I was referring to is the hydraulic ports at the back of the tractor for implements that lift. I use a drag type brush hog that uses a cylinder to raise and lower, as well as a small disk on wheels.

That clears it up. Thanks!
 

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Check on tractorhouse.com or machinefinders.com for used stuff. You can search by distance or price. I had go to Poteau to get what i wanted, but it's worth it if you get something you will be satisfied with. Def get a 4wd with a loader and at least one set of remotes on the back.
 

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+1 on the remotes it the rear. Also, on some Deere models, they are oddball and don't bypass without an adaptor. That is important for items like 3 point log splitters and such that have lever controls on the implement. Talk to your dealer. My JD 5303 is that way.
 

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Something I forgot to mention is that we BH the majority of the yard and have a Zero Turn for the parts that we want nice. A good ZTR will out mow a BH and tractor but only is the grass is not too tall and the ground is smooth.
 

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I added two rear ports to my 3000, cost about $100.00 in fittigns hoses and parts. Bought the valves off eBay and the rest from Atwoods. Installed a hydraulic top link which makes changing implements much easier not counting the versitility of being able to adjust the top link on the fly.
 

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