Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
The Mrs. just gave me permission to buy a tractor - and then questioned if it was going to be big enough. :eek:
I guess I chose the right woman. :D
I guess I chose the right woman. :D
I must be wearing her down
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Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
I found a used one I'm going to refrain from mentioning until I seal the deal. :)
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
I've been holding off on a tractor waiting to see how my finances shake out this winter. We'd just discussed that a week or two ago when I was mentioning some of the year end deals are 0% for 7 years. I've also wanted to wait until I have somewhere to park it inside. Figuring I should have my trapping shack at least usable by next fall - that made me lean towards waiting. I didn't think now was the right time.
But then I stumbled upon one that could change all that. I ran through the decision factors involved and asked what she thought? Her reply was "she grew up in the city and doesn't weigh in on our equipment decisions." IOW: I'm free to do as I choose in this department. :D
She's a good woman. She's supported all my ventures over the years when she knew I had a viable game plan (she has objected to a few off the cuff ideas now and then :D ). She also knows I've been mulling this decision over for several years, so I can see why she'd be concerned it wasn't enough machine when one of my discussion points was that it's smaller than I'd need to lift logs with.
I've gotten some "stupid good" deals in the past on my metalworking machines, and this tractor could be next on that list. We'll find out in a few hours. :crossing fingers:
But then I stumbled upon one that could change all that. I ran through the decision factors involved and asked what she thought? Her reply was "she grew up in the city and doesn't weigh in on our equipment decisions." IOW: I'm free to do as I choose in this department. :D
She's a good woman. She's supported all my ventures over the years when she knew I had a viable game plan (she has objected to a few off the cuff ideas now and then :D ). She also knows I've been mulling this decision over for several years, so I can see why she'd be concerned it wasn't enough machine when one of my discussion points was that it's smaller than I'd need to lift logs with.
I've gotten some "stupid good" deals in the past on my metalworking machines, and this tractor could be next on that list. We'll find out in a few hours. :crossing fingers:
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
No dice. Someone beat me to it. :(
It was a Deere 850 for a grand with a rod knock.
What I really want is a 5055E with FEL.
It was a Deere 850 for a grand with a rod knock.
What I really want is a 5055E with FEL.
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Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
Finding the tractor I want is easy. Finding the money to buy it is my hang up. ;)
tooln
5 year old buck +
Yep I know the feeling. I took advantage of the financing they offered. I took the free loader in place of the 0% but still got a rate lower than any bank.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
If next year plays out like 2014 has, I'll be taking delivery in the fall. I'm just not comfortable making any payments right now. I'm risk averse when it comes to long term liabilities these days.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
So debt averse became "holy crap it's exactly the one I want and those payments are reasonably affordable." :D
My 512 loader needs to come from Deere and we won't know when that'll likely show up until Monday, but the order was placed. 73" bucket
The tractor is a 2013 5045e with 60 hours. Manual tranny, rear hydraulic ports, mfwd. Should be able to turn the pump up to get 55hp out of it (same exact engine as the 5055e), but she's 45hp as delivered.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
It's got like 15" of ground clearance. Not a big tractor by any standard, but certainly not little. :p
They've been a solid performer from everyone I've talked to.
They've been a solid performer from everyone I've talked to.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
Aside from looking like a total idiot trying to get used to the ass-backwards shift pattern, I already enjoyed it. :D
Now how do we break into Foggy's shed to get that stump grinder? Oh yeah, I don't need one - I have 3,000# of breakout force and can pluck stumps. :p Root rake grapple will be one of the first accessories I make.
Now how do we break into Foggy's shed to get that stump grinder? Oh yeah, I don't need one - I have 3,000# of breakout force and can pluck stumps. :p Root rake grapple will be one of the first accessories I make.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
If I end up going that route, I'll build one.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
I'd been thinking of rigging up a self propelled one using a little 1.8L Honda car engine and a bigger flywheel than the Vermeer pro ones use. Now I've gotta figure out how much torque I have off the PTO. I figure an automotive differential should work for a right angle gear box.
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
Thanks! :)
Jim Timber
5 year old buck +
Oh, and we're getting a shipping container to park it in too. :D
