Small farmers - 100ish acres

[WelshSmallholder1404]

Hi Guys,

Partners dad, a farmer, suggested that we get both a small-ish tractor and a handler for the jobs around the farm. More than likely get a JD6320 and then something like the handler in the link below:

https://www.farmmachinerylocator.co.uk/listings/farm-machinery/for-sale/205045815/2005-john-deere-6320

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Just wondering what people think of that plan and of a handler with 7k hours or so. Probs wont be doing any major work, just odd jobs around the farm, mucking out etc. Maybe a few hundred hours a year.

Any suggestions/ advice welcome.

 

[vantage]

If you have the money and it gives you pleasure owning equipment then fine, personally I’d look to contract it out as the machine should have a skilled operator.

 

[Flat 10]

Hi Guys,

Partners dad, a farmer, suggested that we get both a small-ish tractor and a handler for the jobs around the farm. More than likely get a JD6320 and then something like the handler in the link below:

https://www.farmmachinerylocator.co.uk/listings/farm-machinery/for-sale/205045815/2005-john-deere-6320

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Just wondering what people think of that plan and of a handler with 7k hours or so. Probs wont be doing any major work, just odd jobs around the farm, mucking out etc. Maybe a few hundred hours a year.

Any suggestions/ advice welcome.

I think if you can justify that sort of kit on 100 acres livestock you are doing better than most. I would have thought a tractor with a loader more than adequate.

 

[daveydiesel1]

A tractor from 2005 and handler from 2003 isnt exactly extravagant for a 100 acre farm

I think if you can justify that sort of kit on 100 acres livestock you are doing better than most. I would have thought a tractor with a loader more than adequate.

 

[Forkdriver]

Hi Guys,

Partners dad, a farmer, suggested that we get both a small-ish tractor and a handler for the jobs around the farm. More than likely get a JD6320 and then something like the handler in the link below:

https://www.farmmachinerylocator.co.uk/listings/farm-machinery/for-sale/205045815/2005-john-deere-6320

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Just wondering what people think of that plan and of a handler with 7k hours or so. Probs wont be doing any major work, just odd jobs around the farm, mucking out etc. Maybe a few hundred hours a year.

Any suggestions/ advice welcome.

I suspect that fil is fed up with you borrowing his equipment. Best to be independent.

 

[Flat 10]

A tractor from 2005 and handler from 2003 isnt exactly extravagant for a 100 acre farm

Would be for me. But then you are a rich dairy farmer

 

[rob h]

I think if you can justify that sort of kit on 100 acres livestock you are doing better than most. I would have thought a tractor with a loader more than adequate.

If he only has 1 tractor then how he going to load a fert spreader. Why not find a cheaper tractor without a loader. Then use the telehandler for loading

 

[daveydiesel1]

Would be for me. But then you are a rich dairy farmer

Your definition of rich might vary slightly from mine

 

[le bon paysan]

1 70/80 hp tractor 4x4 would be more than man enough for a farm that size. Just for back up I would have a 50/60 up 2 wheel drive if you think you need it. I've got a 74 hp 4x4 with loader and that can do most things on the farm. About the only thing I have it can't do/use is the 4 leg decompacter.

 

[WelshSmallholder1404]

1 70/80 hp tractor 4x4 would be more than man enough for a farm that size. Just for back up I would have a 50/60 up 2 wheel drive if you think you need it. I've got a 74 hp 4x4 with loader and that can do most things on the farm. About the only thing I have it can't do/use is the 4 leg decompacter.

What do you mean, "I would have a 50/60 up 2 wheel drive if you think you need it." 70/80 hp or 50/60?

Tbh the 70/80 hp 5075/5080s are more than a 2005 jd6320 so get more bargain for your buck and less to go wrong no?

 

[Flat 10]

What do you mean, "I would have a 50/60 up 2 wheel drive if you think you need it." 70/80 hp or 50/60?

Tbh the 70/80 hp 5075/5080s are more than a 2005 jd6320 so get more bargain for your buck and less to go wrong no?

To be clear I think both machines are great. All I said was that i was impressed/amazed that anyone could justify £45K on kit on a 100ac livestock farm. Good luck to you. I couldn't.

 

[Flat 10]

Your definition of rich might vary slightly from mine

Says the man with the 1455

 

[Flat 10]

If he only has 1 tractor then how he going to load a fert spreader. Why not find a cheaper tractor without a loader. Then use the telehandler for loading

Bag lifter?

 

[neilo]

Hi Guys,

Partners dad, a farmer, suggested that we get both a small-ish tractor and a handler for the jobs around the farm. More than likely get a JD6320 and then something like the handler in the link below:

https://www.farmmachinerylocator.co.uk/listings/farm-machinery/for-sale/205045815/2005-john-deere-6320

Auto Trader Farm - New and Used Farm For Sale

Find your next farm with Auto Trader UK, the official #1 site to buy and sell new and used farm. Simple, easy, quick!

farm.autotrader.co.uk

Just wondering what people think of that plan and of a handler with 7k hours or so. Probs wont be doing any major work, just odd jobs around the farm, mucking out etc. Maybe a few hundred hours a year.

Any suggestions/ advice welcome.

It doesn't really matter if you can justify it to those around, or on here. Can you afford it?

I'm a one man band on 320ac, but I have a 2002 JD tractor and a 2008 Merlo telehandler. Both will likely/hopefully see me out here. Having driven them for 35 years, I certainly wouldn't like to be without a telehandler. Their versatility replaces an extra pair of hands for a lot of jobs, and having both means that I can load fert spreaders, trailers, etc easily.

If you get a telehandler (or tractor to an extent) with high hours, then be prepared for some big bills sometime, and just hope they don't arise.

 

[DrWazzock]

A teiehandler is a lot more useful than a loader tractor in our experience. Check roof heights etc. 4ws and low roof profile will get you into a lot of places for mucking out where you’d never get with loader tractor. We have a Manitou MLT 626. Had it 20 years. Not cost us much.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Bag lifter?

good idea.
one of the most cost effective tools ive ever bought. will lift a metre or more higher than the fore end loader with the telescope and...safer to use for this job ir .
also use it for seed corn filling as thats my 'drill' also..

he gets split from the spreader sometimes for other od jobs and then its possible to pull a trailer behind the tractor with it on .
zero running costs.

 

[Fendt516profi]

If he only has 1 tractor then how he going to load a fert spreader. Why not find a cheaper tractor without a loader. Then use the telehandler for loading

Block and tackle

 

[daveydiesel1]

Says the man with the 1455

Havin a 1455 doesnt make me rich, quite the opposite, it makes me in debt

 

[Flat 10]

Havin a 1455 doesnt make me rich, quite the opposite, it makes me in debt

Ps I'm very jealous!

 

[neilo]

Ps I'm very jealous!

Of his old International?