I'm following you guys but I don't need to plant, till, or plow any land. Nor do I wish to attack a full grown tree with a 45hp mahindra with only a FEL. I understand that people who do big jobs do it quickly and effectively with massive equipment. I don't want nor do I feel that I need 100hp for what I'm going to be doing. I would be happy with the 25hp tractor I've been using - I'm going heavier and looking at slightly larger equipment so I can work a little faster than what I was able to do with the 25hp machine with FEL.
You guys may think that I have unrealistic expectations for the 2545 - I don't. I know that it is small, will barely weigh enough to do the largest job I would ask of it (scoop muddy muck from flat land). If I can't find a 2wd backhoe for under 10K to do the heavy tree work to complement the smaller tractor I'll just rent one for a couple days down the road to knock out the heavy stuff. Or borrow one, I've got an uncle with a full size excavator..
You guys may think that I have unrealistic expectations for the 2545 - I don't. I know that it is small, will barely weigh enough to do the largest job I would ask of it (scoop muddy muck from flat land). If I can't find a 2wd backhoe for under 10K to do the heavy tree work to complement the smaller tractor I'll just rent one for a couple days down the road to knock out the heavy stuff. Or borrow one, I've got an uncle with a full size excavator..
