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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I just looked up that model. I was expecting the next size larger frame, but that should be a good tractor for you.

The hydrostatic transmission will be incredibly handy for you, but don't pull that thing too hard. If you're digging or pushing hard (with good traction) don't just sit there and work the piss out of it. Run it, and let it rest a bit. Let the oil cool. Also keep the radiator/oil cooler clean so the oil can keep cool.

A couple things I'd look at if I were you are:

1. A ballast box. It's a weighted box you can put on the 3 point so the back wheels will stay on the ground if you go to lift something heavy with the 3 loader.

2. A grapple. It looks like they are available for that model of loader. They are pretty handy also.

3. Snow chains for the tires. Those ones won't dig. Might get a little dicey with snow.

4. It's open station, so hearing protection, friend

5. Lights. Add some more lights, those won't be particularly good if you need to work at night. My Deere dealer had some decent quality LED add on work lights.

Enjoy dude.

Thanks Buehler! I wanted a BIG tractor but I only have two acres. It will go to my shop for winter so I can use it for my parking lot. Also, I have always wanted a fork lift for the shop, this way I get both. The smaller size actually made sense for me.

I am a stickler for maintenance so thanks again for that advice and the tips on what to grease more often.

Think Im going to go ahead and order the snow pusher, hopefully have it by fall that way. I have never wanted it to snow so badly!!