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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Roy14" data-source="post: 4012759" data-attributes="member: 41855">IMO you can buy a good tractor under 5k. You may struggle to get a good one without any work needing done to it with a loader under that but it’s possible. As a kid we had next to no equipment. Everything we did was by hand because that was free.99. My grandpa gave us his MF35 with the continental gas motor in it, and it’s astounding how much you can do with such a small tractor and a little ingenuity. I’m a big fan of any of the MF x5 or 1x5 tractors, they’re stout, reliable (nearly unkillable) and parts are plentiful. Pound for pound/hp for hp the Ford Powermasters will outwork the Masseys, but the MF 1x5 series has some larger options that may be a better buy. I love the older John Deere iron but you’ll pay a premium, both in upfront cost and parts cost. There are some that aren’t so good, and you really need to do your research on specific models, like any other brand. Just because it’s green doesn’t mean it’s good.Ford’s older industrial skip loaders are often very affordable tractors that are under appreciated. They’re heavier built than similar hp units, and usually have rear remotes to run a Gannon style box blade. The only knock I have against Ford SL models is to my knowledge they don’t have hydraulic power up/down like Case and JD, and that is a handy feature. If you won’t ever need a tractor after you finish cleaning your place, then go ahead and rent, but if you think you’ll use it even a half dozen times a year I think you’ll be happier in the long run buying your own machine.</blockquote>

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