Smaller Tractors....

A few years ago one advantage of a medium, say about 50 HP tractor was you could get lots of accessories Second Hand, like five foot slashers, etc.

And some people find the small ones do not have enough grunt for what they do want to do.

Definately go 4 wheel drive, if you get a small tractor. Make sure it has a roll bar I had a small 1 ton tractor roll over top of me and many people have died in tractor rollovers. Small narrow tractors roll more easy.

But the little backhoe would be great. And this one can go on a car trailer reducing transport costs. If you get it I have a chinese plough that would suit it for sale once I de-rust and paint this plough.

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Originally Posted by JohnF

A few years ago one advantage of a medium, say about 50 HP tractor was you could get lots of accessories Second Hand, like five foot slashers, etc.

And some people find the small ones do not have enough grunt for what they do want to do.

Definately go 4 wheel drive, if you get a small tractor. Make sure it has a roll bar I had a small 1 ton tractor roll over top of me and many people have died in tractor rollovers. Small narrow tractors roll more easy.

But the little backhoe would be great. And this one can go on a car trailer reducing transport costs. If you get it I have a chinese plough that would suit it for sale once I de-rust and paint this plough.

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John, are not the ROPS compulsory now on tractors?
I am out of agricultural machines for few years now and lost track of the legislations.

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

John, are not the ROPS compulsory now on tractors?
I am out of agricultural machines for few years now and lost track of the legislations.

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R.O.P.S. (Roll over Protection System) are compulsory in New South Wales since 2001, for all tractors sold new or SECOND HAND. At one time they were not compulsory on private sale ,used condition. Every tractor sold has to have one fitted together with compliance plate attached. Even for private sales.....:whistling:

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

I used to have a Kubota 4WD 17HP in my 27 acres farm @ Childers.
They are an awesome machine!!!

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Childers?...in Vic?

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Childers?...in Vic?

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NO.....the real Childers in Qld about 50 km from Bundy :)

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

NO.....the real Childers in Qld about 50 km from Bundy :)

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Oh, always wondered why when in the Victorian Childers it seemed so fake........it wasnlt the real Childers:D

Thanks Guys,

Heaps to think about, not the least of which is which is the real Childers?:D

Thanks for the offers of bits and bobs but I'm going to try a source what I can locally, getting larger stuff across the strait can cost a bit and be a bit of a hassle.

Although needs muster sometimes as what I want may not be available down here.

Cheers,

Chris

Just bought a Kubota BX2360 (23HP )a few months ago with deck, slasher, and 4 way bucket. Its like a Swiss army knife on wheels. The hydrostatic drive is so easy to use. If you want a backhoe I would suggest the larger model. The only disappointing thing I found with the 23 HP is I cant run a log splitter off the hydraulics as it doesn't have the flow rate.
Over all a great machine.

Pete.

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Oh, always wondered why when in the Victorian Childers it seemed so fake........it wasnlt the real Childers:D

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I made the comment TIC because I remember when the Australian navy named a new ship Childers. There was a big argument between the 2 communities to which town the navy was refering to :D

It is hard to believe that people have argument abouth this.
I was under the impression that you knew about the ship name and the BIG argument about it :D

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

John, are not the ROPS compulsory now on tractors?
I am out of agricultural machines for few years now and lost track of the legislations.

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Just dont forget... ROPS is useless if you dont put your belt on :cool: