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<blockquote data-quote="Perplexed" data-source="post: 1468254" data-attributes="member: 7157"><p>Yes, I know this is a firearms forum, but I also know a lot of you live in the country, so hopefully you'll be able to help. I'll soon be in the market for a small, 20-30 hp tractor which will be used mainly to mow 3 acres of mostly open yard. The tractor will also see some duty for light earth-moving, so the capability to mount a small front-end loader is a must, and I also want to be able to use this tractor in the winter to move snow off a 100-yard driveway. While at it, I'll probably also clear off my neighbor's driveways as well.</p><p></p><p>From what I've read, Hydrostat transmissions are a definite plus when it comes to using a FEL even at the expense of some power loss at the PTO. Four-wheel drive seems also to be a boon, though I'm not sure how much of a difference that'd make. Towed mower decks seem to be the way to go for ease of connecting and disconnecting, though mid-mount mower decks make for better maneuverability around trees and shrubs... am I right?</p><p></p><p>So far, Mahindra's 20-22 hp offerings seem to be a good choice when compared to the price boosts caused by the brand-name recognition of John Deere, Massey Ferguson, and Kubota. Comparing the lists of features puts Mahindra on a par with those other manufacturers, which is why I'm leaning in that direction. However, this is mostly on paper, with not a lot of feedback elsewhere on the Net. Most of what I read seems to come from folks who are convinced that "their" brand is the only way to go, and everyone else can go ... well, you get it.</p><p></p><p>So, are there any <em>unbiased</em> opinions about good choices in tractors, given the parameters I've outlined? <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Perplexed, post: 1468254, member: 7157"] Yes, I know this is a firearms forum, but I also know a lot of you live in the country, so hopefully you'll be able to help. I'll soon be in the market for a small, 20-30 hp tractor which will be used mainly to mow 3 acres of mostly open yard. The tractor will also see some duty for light earth-moving, so the capability to mount a small front-end loader is a must, and I also want to be able to use this tractor in the winter to move snow off a 100-yard driveway. While at it, I'll probably also clear off my neighbor's driveways as well. From what I've read, Hydrostat transmissions are a definite plus when it comes to using a FEL even at the expense of some power loss at the PTO. Four-wheel drive seems also to be a boon, though I'm not sure how much of a difference that'd make. Towed mower decks seem to be the way to go for ease of connecting and disconnecting, though mid-mount mower decks make for better maneuverability around trees and shrubs... am I right? So far, Mahindra's 20-22 hp offerings seem to be a good choice when compared to the price boosts caused by the brand-name recognition of John Deere, Massey Ferguson, and Kubota. Comparing the lists of features puts Mahindra on a par with those other manufacturers, which is why I'm leaning in that direction. However, this is mostly on paper, with not a lot of feedback elsewhere on the Net. Most of what I read seems to come from folks who are convinced that "their" brand is the only way to go, and everyone else can go ... well, you get it. So, are there any [I]unbiased[/I] opinions about good choices in tractors, given the parameters I've outlined? :D [/QUOTE]
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