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Using your formula, I decided to buy one. It is the same model I rented. I should be taking delivery next weekend. My mind is filled with things I'll be able to do with it...plot expansion and grading, road building/repair, transplanting fruit trees/conifers/miscanthus, improving bedding...

Even if you assume no depreciation, there is still opportunity cost. If you’re not using equipment to provide income, you can definitely rent a whole lot for less cost. That being said, as an absentee landowner, it’s nice to have reliable tools available on demand. There is no doubt it’s a...

In practice, this may be how it turns out, but on paper, the depth of the press wheels determines how deep the disc openers can go. One side is a fixed depth (drive wheel), the other is variable (press wheels) with the opener discs in between those points. That’s assuming the openers aren’t...

I finally received my new LP 3p600 near the end of my trip last week. I had a hydraulic top link delivered as well based on advice here. I didn't have much time to plant, but wanted to try some long season brassicas that I had ordered. The drill hooked up to my QH easily, especially with the...

Yup. I did this a few times as well on pretty simple trees, as I'm both inexperienced and uneasy without good overhead protection. It was amazing how much smaller the rootball ends up as you can get the roots to break much closer the stump with the extra leverage I've seen some guys using a...

My land is generally flat from an elevation standpoint but it has a lot of potholes that makes off-road tractor driving dicey and/or impossible I felt like I could get that mini ex anywhere and quickly grade to a “safe for tractor” smoothness The U55 is a true zero tail swing machine which...

I just finished up my week with a U55. I was able to clear a bunch of plots of stumps, grade them, expand plots, free up various fruit trees from MFR and AO, make shooting lanes, move around logs from a new power line, push over trees, scrape under licking branches, make a burn pit, etc.etc...

I got to my place this afternoon and put about 3 hours on the rental (Kubota U55-5). I managed to clear some roads of trees we cut in January, dug up several stumps and rough graded a small plot in the woods. There’s definitely a learning curve, but I’m getting some work done. Digging is...

I should just hire you as my purchasing agent! This is why I’ll probably go for a lower hour machine. I have no idea what to look for mechanically. I guess the other question is how big do repair bills get on this size machine? Is it a thousand here, thousand there or can you get hit with...

This is great info. On the repair charges, that's just another reason renting would be cheaper for a guy like me. I recognize that this is a luxury recreational item and not something I'll be using to make money. That being said, I bought a used Kubota tractor several years back, and it...

The only place it will be moving is at 3 mph on my property, so no worries there. Popping a track in the most remote areas of my property would indeed be a nightmare!

I guess part of my question is what hour range I should be looking for. I am definitely looking for reliability as repairs are a pain to organize when you live on the other side of the country. On the other hand, I will probably put less than 100 hrs per year on it. would something in the...

I'm also going to rent a CTL and mini-ex for a week when I'm at my place in a few weeks. I'm sure as much as I'd use it, it would be cheaper to rent, but I'm a pretty distant landowner so when I do get up there, renting is a hassle if I'm only up for a weekend or a few days. Good equipment...

Thanks to this thread, I am researching excavators. I am thinking a Kubota KX-057 or 080 would be about the right size for what I have in mind, mainly clearing and smoothing some more plots, digging stumps, cleaning up a small pond, moving desirable shrubs and removing undesirable shrubs...

That, combined with the fact they're both available immediately, pushed me to buy yesterday. The only thing I have left to acquire is a hydraulic top link. Any recs?

The same as you (I think). Woodmaxx 78” hydro. They’re back in stock.

Well, I finally decided on the 3p600 and put one on order. I also ordered a flail mower. I'm looking forward to sharing experiences with the group and appreciate all of the great info shared thus far.

It is definitely a step up in price, but the Stihl BT 131 is in a different league. It has a clutch that triggers and stops the bit when you hit something underground. It’s still hard work to run it, but much less of a beating when you encounter roots, rocks, hard pan, etc. I also have an...

Thank you for the great info Foggy. I don't see myself needing if for any really heavy stuff (I have a Kunz mower for that if I need it). It sounds like the knife blades are plenty durable for my needs, and should cut plenty fast through clover or alfalfa. One of the best attributes is the...

I may join you two in the 3p600/WoodMaxx 78 club. I know you both do similar plots/rotations to me in MI. I think I've convinced myself the 3p600 will be the best all around for me. As for the WoodMaxx, I'm wondering how fast you can mow with it. I know that depends on what you are mowing...