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Tractors in the 5000- 7000 Range
I'm looking for a compact tractor with a large mid mounted mower deck of the Kubota B7500 or JD4100 class (Larger is OK). I would prefer to find a decent piece of used equipment in the 5-7K range. My primary use will be lawn maintenance, but I also have moderately steep wooded trails to maintain and some light plowing/gardening chores. What make/models/years might likely fall within my price range.
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Tractors in the 5000- 7000 Range
Brad,
Thank you for your suggestions. I have two Economy "Power King" tractors now. They were my father-in-law's. Although they do the job when they're working, they work less than they don't. I'm a chiropractor - I'm not too bad at fixing spines, but I'm not so good at fixing tractors. So I guess I'm alittle wary of buying older tractors with small gas engines - The Power Kings have 14HP Kohlers. Actually I kind of enjoy the challenge of keeping them running, that is, until I need to get the grass cut. On a good day I have about two repairs per 6 hours of cutting. Maybe you've had better experiences with your tractors; Although I must say, you made me wonder when you mentioned that you've had several of them - do you need to keep an extra around for when the other isn't working (that's what my father-in-law, God rest his soul, told me was the reason he had two Power Kings).
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In answer to your questions: I'd LIKE a FEL, etc., but I NEED to cut grass. I've been told that 4WD is the way to go, but I don't understand all the pros and cons. I'm using 2WD drive compact tractors now, that only have front PTOs - the mower deck operates via belts. The mower bogs down or stops in heavy grass, so in heavy grass I have to slow down, raise the deck, and do multiple passes. My neighbor let me borrow his Kubota. I'm not certain of the model, but he told me it was a 20HP diesel. It had a 60" belly mower, 4WD and HST. What a difference! Instead of 6 hours it took me two...well it would have been two except I liked it so much I wouldn't stop mowing. My cow pastures looked pretty good when I was done though. Really though, I'm hoping to find something that will get the grass cut quickly, be it 2WD or 4WD, that will allow me safely to haul wood and mulch up and down moderately hilly trails.
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I certainly didn't mean any disrespect to Power Kings. Apparently they were, and if properly maintained, still are great pieces of equipment. I've not had to do any major repairs, but I keep having irritating small repairs. That may largely be due to how the equipment was maintained. The engines stall whenever they get hot. I'm not sure where I can get replacement parts. The mower deck is in bad shape and again I'm not sure where to find parts. Anyway let me respectfully thank all those who have offered their opinions.
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