Farm Equipment: Tractors and UTV
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OUR TOP 3 EXPENSES GETTING STARTED FARMING Tour of farm equipment and a look at our chicken coop!
What happens here
Josh transitions to discussing farm equipment, showcasing several key pieces under a metal shed. He points out a John Deere 5065E tractor, a 2015 model with a 65 horsepower engine (or 63 PTO HP) and an H240 loader. He mentions its cost of $34,000-$35,000. Next to it, he shows a John Deere Gator (UTV), either a 2014 or 2015 model, purchased brand new for about $14,000. He also highlights a Massey Ferguson 240 tractor, an older model (circa 1985-86) which he uses for bush hogging, hay raking, and potentially hay cutting. He estimates its value at under $10,000 and notes its excellent condition and its inclusion of a Woods Bush Hog/Brush Cutter, emphasizing its importance for a small farm.
Goal: Showcase and discuss the primary tractors and utility vehicle used on the farm.
Tools and materials
- H240 Loader John Deere — Attached to the John Deere tractor for lifting and moving materials
- John Deere 5065E Tractor John Deere — General farm work, heavy lifting with loader
- John Deere Gator John Deere — Utility vehicle for transport around the farm
- Metal Shed — Storing tractors and equipment
- Woods Bush Hog — Clearing brush and heavy vegetation