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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6674719 02/14/17 09:20 PM
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Heck, the ROPS on my tractor actually saved my life. Back during the big drought, I was using my tractor to drag a couple of dead trees out of a wooded area. Once I had everything hooked up, I was watching forward not backward. The stuff I was dragging hooked a standing dead oak of about 12 inch diameter and dropped it right on me. It hit the ROPS and snapped, with the main lower trunk bouncing to my left and the upper trunk catching the side of my head and then going left. It would, if not for the ROPS, have hit me where my left shoulder meets my neck. Would've killed me for sure. I think I was out for just a bit, and the stuff running down the face and neck was only sweat. Close...too close...

I've been near death quite a few times for one lifetime. All I can think is that God is saving me for something really spectacular. I hope it has something to do with scantily clad women, and lots of them. Stay tuned...


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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6674754 02/14/17 09:46 PM
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I drive my NAA regularly and it has no ROPS. You learn to be careful. If you're a rookie, you need seat belt and ROPS.


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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: 603Country] #6674870 02/14/17 11:16 PM
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I've been near death quite a few times for one lifetime. All I can think is that God is saving me for something really spectacular. I hope it has something to do with scantily clad women, and lots of them. Stay tuned...


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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: arandy] #6674885 02/14/17 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted By: arandy
I have two tractors at this time, a 1971 and 1999 model. Both have water and antifreeze in the rears which was put in when they were bought new in 1971 and 1999. Both have tubes which means the only time water gets to the rim is when the tube is punctured. It has happened a few times over the years but very infrequently. Running water in tubed rears has been common practice for as long as I have been around and I never heard of any troubles.



Our last filling station that fixed rear tractor tires as well as watered and antifreezed rear tires closed two years ago. First thing the others ask when you ask about fixing rear tractor tires is do they have water.

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: KG68] #6675354 02/15/17 12:25 PM
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I have two tractors at this time, a 1971 and 1999 model. Both have water and antifreeze in the rears which was put in when they were bought new in 1971 and 1999. Both have tubes which means the only time water gets to the rim is when the tube is punctured. It has happened a few times over the years but very infrequently. Running water in tubed rears has been common practice for as long as I have been around and I never heard of any troubles.



Our last filling station that fixed rear tractor tires as well as watered and antifreezed rear tires closed two years ago. First thing the others ask when you ask about fixing rear tractor tires is do they have water.

Have you actually ever had a flat on a rear that had water in it?

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I have two tractors at this time, a 1971 and 1999 model. Both have water and antifreeze in the rears which was put in when they were bought new in 1971 and 1999. Both have tubes which means the only time water gets to the rim is when the tube is punctured. It has happened a few times over the years but very infrequently. Running water in tubed rears has been common practice for as long as I have been around and I never heard of any troubles.



Our last filling station that fixed rear tractor tires as well as watered and antifreezed rear tires closed two years ago. First thing the others ask when you ask about fixing rear tractor tires is do they have water.

Have you actually ever had a flat on a rear that had water in it?


Many many times over 50 plus years of farming and most were 100 to 175 hp tractors. Tractor dealerships are the only ones still doing it here and hourly costs are out of sight.

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: KG68] #6675638 02/15/17 04:12 PM
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Talking about big farm equipment and 6' stuff is apples and oranges. Fixing a flat on a 40-50 hp tractor is something I will tackle and get done by myself but would not think of trying to fix a 150 hp rear flat, with or without weights. And I am old enough to know how to cultivate cotton one row at a time on an A Farmall.
The original ? leads me to think a 150 hp farm tractor is not what he is looking for but he might be wise to look at something a little bigger than he thinks will get it done on the new spread.
Bargains in small units, especially 4wd, are hard to find because that is what everyone seems to be after. You see some great deals on mid range stuff and sometimes on 2wd small tractors.
Another one they pull on rookies is the tire trick.
I have seen local tractor jockeys sell a worn out piece of junk for twice what it is worth just because they put good rubber on a junker so try to match the rubber with the hours and a broke hour meter or 5000 or more hours is a big red flag unless you can verify how it was used and maintained. Unfortunately, unless you happen to find one an individual has taken care of, that hour meter is a big deal. PTO and injector pump issues can turn a bargain into a nightmare so find you a good tractor mechanic to inspect any unit a jockey tries to peddle you. Paying a couple hundred to get one inspected is money well spent if you are a rookie.
A first timer is likely to buy small and wish for bigger down the road. The little tractors are ok for playing on flat ground but the first time the seat of your britches tells your gut that the tractor you are riding is too narrow for what you are doing with it, you will know what I mean about those little tractors being play toys. Be safe and go wide. You will not regret it. Also don't get hung up on 4wd too much. A well balanced 2wd will serve 90 % of needs and less maintenance.

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6679945 02/19/17 05:09 AM
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30-40 acres of shredding? That there says Cab tractor with loader, 10ft or bigger shredder, 60-80HP, and Green. I would stay away from the 3 point shredders. Just my opinion.

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6680219 02/19/17 05:38 PM
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Cab is nice but expensive. We've been mowing 55-60 acres for 20 years with a NAA ando a JD 4720, both 6' shredders. 4720 has no cab but I've wanted one in the hot summertime. These are 34 and 56 hp tractors. The NAA is fully restored so it's up to the task.


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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6682021 02/21/17 03:53 AM
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If you are a weekend farmer / rancher and want a cab but have a tight budget, just get a roof and a protective screen behind you when shredding. Our Cab has had several broken windshields from flying debris (Shredding) which costs a lot to fix, several broken compressors and AC issues, due to lack of use. Upkeep of a cab has cost us way more than we ever expected.

And when the AC is broken, it is really hot in the summer while you are waiting to get it fixed. Just a thought that a CAB may be great for someone using it a lot that will keep everything in order, but for most weekend people I personally think it can be more of an expense.


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well picked up my first tractor today. Its a 2012 Kubota MX 5100 HST with 150hrs. Thanks to Navasot for making the deal happen. Love the tractor.

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6712545 03/23/17 03:10 AM
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Great pick! Now get to work😀


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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6713118 03/23/17 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted By: jcarlson91
well picked up my first tractor today. Its a 2012 Kubota MX 5100 HST with 150hrs. Thanks to Navasot for making the deal happen. Love the tractor.


I think you'll be very happy. We have a very similar Kubota, about one size down. That HST makes it almost too easy.

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: arandy] #6713474 03/24/17 12:27 AM
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I have two tractors at this time, a 1971 and 1999 model. Both have water and antifreeze in the rears which was put in when they were bought new in 1971 and 1999. Both have tubes which means the only time water gets to the rim is when the tube is punctured. It has happened a few times over the years but very infrequently. Running water in tubed rears has been common practice for as long as I have been around and I never heard of any troubles.



Our last filling station that fixed rear tractor tires as well as watered and antifreezed rear tires closed two years ago. First thing the others ask when you ask about fixing rear tractor tires is do they have water.

Have you actually ever had a flat on a rear that had water in it?


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Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6714356 03/24/17 09:55 PM
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well picked up my first tractor today. Its a 2012 Kubota MX 5100 HST with 150hrs. Thanks to Navasot for making the deal happen. Love the tractor.


cheers You'll enjoy it the tractor is in great shape.

Thank you for your time and business

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well picked up my first tractor today. Its a 2012 Kubota MX 5100 HST with 150hrs. Thanks to Navasot for making the deal happen. Love the tractor.
..you will love the HST when doing smaller food plots!!!

Re: Getting my first tractor [Re: jcarlson91] #6716635 03/27/17 08:55 PM
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