The Garage Thread: Tractors and UTVs

[Harvey]

Almost fully set on the 28x36 as it turns out. Promised a decision by Monday. Will be ready for that. I'm ready now.

How much tractor you need is a matter of discussion for sure. The 36' building should let me choose between small (25hp) medium (30hp) and larger (40+hp). I don't need to choose now. Still curious to know who has a tractor, how many hp it is, and what is your experience with moving snow.

This thread has been a big help. Thanks to all.

And MC... you're a MMM guy just like me. The only difference is I'm 25 years older. Enjoy it all.

 

[Brownski]

I like the garage

 

[tirolski]

The neighbor retired from Caz Equipment, the John Deer Dealer in Cazenovia.
He plows-snowblows with his green tractor.
Driveway’s a tad hilly..
I’ll ask him what he thinks.
We usually get more snow around here than around Gore.

 

[Ripitz]

Ahhhh, more fodder for my “everyone on this forum except for me is fucking rich” theory. (Okay, maybe not RA).

Funny, these are my thoughts as well whenever you post something in the Market Philosophy thread. All I can say is, things aren’t always as they seem and you obviously don’t know me. Not sure how much money RA has but he’s proof that you don’t need it to be rich.

I agree with Jason, just get a plow for the pickup.

Agreed

 

[Campgottagopee]

I have a Simplicity Legacy XL 4wd tractor with a FEL, 49" dual stage blower, cab, and mower deck. It's powered by a 27hp vtwin Kawasaki, they make a diesel as well. Every imaginable attachment is available for them, all manufactured is Wisconsin. I bought it new in 2000, still going strong. It's a great machine for the homeowner, but not big enough for logging or anything like that. It would do it but it would beat the machine up, it's just not big enough. I also have a Polaris 570 Ranger with a plow, you can't rely on just one form of snow removal because nothing breaks at the right time. The blower on my tractor is amazing, it will move 4' of snow with no issues. That said, I mainly use my FEL to plow my snow. Being able to move the banks bank is key.
With the property you have, if you'll be cutting your own firewood etc, I'd recommend something bigger than what Simplicity offers and I'd definitely go with Kabota. You'll be over $25k real easy for something of that size.
Up there you will most definitely need a tractor and side by side as they are necessary tools anywhere you get a decent amount of snow.

 

[MC2]

. All I can say is, things aren’t always as they seem and you obviously don’t know me.

Okay, man. Nice 5 car garage (and additional storage shed), though.

 

[MC2]

And MC... you're a MMM guy just like me. The only difference is I'm 25 years older. Enjoy it all.

Good to see you finally retiring!

 

[Harvey]

I have a Simplicity Legacy XL 4wd tractor with a FEL, 49" dual stage blower, cab, and mower deck. It's powered by a 27hp vtwin Kawasaki, they make a diesel as well. Every imaginable attachment is available for them, all manufactured is Wisconsin. I bought it new in 2000, still going strong. It's a great machine for the homeowner, but not big enough for logging or anything like that. It would do it but it would beat the machine up, it's just not big enough. I also have a Polaris 570 Ranger with a plow, you can't rely on just one form of snow removal because nothing breaks at the right time. The blower on my tractor is amazing, it will move 4' of snow with no issues. That said, I mainly use my FEL to plow my snow. Being able to move the banks bank is key.
With the property you have, if you'll be cutting your own firewood etc, I'd recommend something bigger than what Simplicity offers and I'd definitely go with Kabota. You'll be over $25k real easy for something of that size.
Up there you will most definitely need a tractor and side by side as they are necessary tools anywhere you get a decent amount of snow.

So you say 30hp plenty for 120 inches of snow/year and a driveway with some pitch?

 

[Campgottagopee]

So you say 30hp plenty for 120 inches of snow/year and a driveway with some pitch?

100% yes!
Tractors are all about torque and HP combo. You will be in great shape with a 30hp tractor. Has to be 4wd tho.
Here's mine ready to roll for the winter.

 

[Harvey]

4wd definite.