The Garage Thread: Tractors and UTVs
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MC2
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I didn’t think I would have to add the words “after the lifts close” (I thought it was implied), but I guess I did.
Campgottagopee
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Keep us posted as to what you decide to get, Harv.
New tractors and SxS are wicked cool.
New tractors and SxS are wicked cool.
Sick Bird Rider
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Is that an MG Midget? Good for you!
Harvey
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28x36' is as little bigger as I can go!
SxS will be first. The garage was built for the dimensions of a ranger 1000, but may well go with the 570. Also read good things about the Honda Pioneer. Who knows may even consider an electric. Driving range won't be much of an issue, I don't see myself taking it off our property. Opinions on brands and models welcome.
The tractor/plow... we can have a knock down drag out right here in this thread, in 3 years!
ADKmike
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A little late to this thread, but you said a few times you wanted to hear from ppl with tractors...our situation is a bit different as we don’t have a 500ft driveway, more of a “normal” sized driveway, however, as you know from visiting last year it’s got some pitch at the top. Not sure if you recall seeing our machine but it’s a 2006 JD 2520. (26hp)
We had it since before the house existed so it wasn’t really purchased for snow removal (was just too good a deal to pass up at the time, and came with a 18’ steel deck trailer that we more than paid for the tractor with during our car flipping and parting days on said trailer, and it had a backhoe but we sold it), but the machine has lived in the ADKs since 2016 as mainly our dedicated plow and for occasional hardscaping/landscaping use throughout our project.
It does a fine job of moving snow efficiently and has never felt like it lacks power even to bust through the packed in buildup from the town plows at the bottom of the driveway. It pushes snow uphill fine in 4WD, but I’ll admit we still have the turf tires on the thing and are waiting for them to completely wear out or fail before we mount the brand new set of proper tires we’ve had sitting. With those it would probably be fine in 2WD even.
The thing is obviously total overkill for our place, a medium sized snowblower would do just fine. This is more fun. It’s most valuable use is really busting out the mouth of the driveway at the street in a big storm after the plows pass.
We’ve moved a lot of stone and rock with it. Works well for driveway repairs (it’s stone).
Probably not much helpful info for you but figured I’d chime in since we have one. Stop by this winter sometime and you can see it in action. I don’t think they make this model anymore but likely there’s a comparable one. I haven’t checked.
20-some incha’ at my parents place back in jersey before it started a new life up north:
Big storm in LP:
Typical surface results:
Good for more than snow:
We had it since before the house existed so it wasn’t really purchased for snow removal (was just too good a deal to pass up at the time, and came with a 18’ steel deck trailer that we more than paid for the tractor with during our car flipping and parting days on said trailer, and it had a backhoe but we sold it), but the machine has lived in the ADKs since 2016 as mainly our dedicated plow and for occasional hardscaping/landscaping use throughout our project.
It does a fine job of moving snow efficiently and has never felt like it lacks power even to bust through the packed in buildup from the town plows at the bottom of the driveway. It pushes snow uphill fine in 4WD, but I’ll admit we still have the turf tires on the thing and are waiting for them to completely wear out or fail before we mount the brand new set of proper tires we’ve had sitting. With those it would probably be fine in 2WD even.
The thing is obviously total overkill for our place, a medium sized snowblower would do just fine. This is more fun. It’s most valuable use is really busting out the mouth of the driveway at the street in a big storm after the plows pass.
We’ve moved a lot of stone and rock with it. Works well for driveway repairs (it’s stone).
Probably not much helpful info for you but figured I’d chime in since we have one. Stop by this winter sometime and you can see it in action. I don’t think they make this model anymore but likely there’s a comparable one. I haven’t checked.
20-some incha’ at my parents place back in jersey before it started a new life up north:
Big storm in LP:
Typical surface results:
Good for more than snow:
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Jon951
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My wife likes to clear snow by hand which is a big help while I tool around on my tractor… have the best of both worlds ‘cause I can leave her home.. btw.. she wouldn’t even attempt operating the tractor.
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Campgottagopee
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Can't go wrong with either Polaris or Honda. 3 things I wish I had done on my Ranger. #1 real glass front and rear windshields, I got the Plexiglas and they're all scratched to hell. #2 windshield wiper. #3 power steering.
If it were me I'd go with whatever dealer makes you feel more comfortable as they are both excellent and proven machines. Maybe location as well? Who's closer for service, etc.
For god sakes do NOT go electric-----geezus! You're looking to make your life easier --- lol
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Harvey
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Yes but, would she leave you?
For the record, I wouldn't leave my wife stranded either.
