Hi all, I just closed on about 60 acres of hilly land that has been mostly cleared about 8 years ago. It has dozer cleared lumber trails still in place but they never put in culverts in the spots that needed them so there are some pretty deep cuts in a few placed that formed after heavy rains. This isn't all of the trails but many would require some grading and trenching to make them safely usable again. They are walkable but not safe for an atv or utv at this point. I also want to do some selective clearing for paths through a good deal of the brush that has grown in around the some of the trees that were left in place. There are also enough trees that I would want to be able have a grabber to pick them up to clear when they fall down.
I was originally thinking of a John Deere or a Kubota but the pricing has me concerned. I thinking of a tractor in the minimum 25HP range and leaning up as high 37 if I can reasonable afford with the implements needed.
I have operated equipment including excavators, dozers, backhoes, FELs etc. over the course of many years but never actually owned my own equipment.
I have done a ton of reading up in different models, brands and options but am starting to get to the point where i am honestly getting a little lost. Its hard to tell which vids are paid shills vs honest opinion.
I do have a Rural King not far away but I am a bit worried about long term support.
Tractors I am considering:
Kioto CK2610HST
Kubota L2501 or higher
JD 2038R assuming I can find one.
RK 37H
ideally quick attach, 3rd function valve setup
Priority attachments: FEL, Grabber, BOX Blade, brush cutter or 62" hammer flail mower if possible
Nice to have:skid steer pallet, backhoe
Are these options the best tools for the job? Would another option or tool be more appropriate? What are thoughts on reliability/support of one brand over another. Is it generally ok to use other brand implements or stick with the brand of the tractor?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I was originally thinking of a John Deere or a Kubota but the pricing has me concerned. I thinking of a tractor in the minimum 25HP range and leaning up as high 37 if I can reasonable afford with the implements needed.
I have operated equipment including excavators, dozers, backhoes, FELs etc. over the course of many years but never actually owned my own equipment.
I have done a ton of reading up in different models, brands and options but am starting to get to the point where i am honestly getting a little lost. Its hard to tell which vids are paid shills vs honest opinion.
I do have a Rural King not far away but I am a bit worried about long term support.
Tractors I am considering:
Kioto CK2610HST
Kubota L2501 or higher
JD 2038R assuming I can find one.
RK 37H
ideally quick attach, 3rd function valve setup
Priority attachments: FEL, Grabber, BOX Blade, brush cutter or 62" hammer flail mower if possible
Nice to have:skid steer pallet, backhoe
Are these options the best tools for the job? Would another option or tool be more appropriate? What are thoughts on reliability/support of one brand over another. Is it generally ok to use other brand implements or stick with the brand of the tractor?
Thanks in advance for any advice.