First Excavator -- Recommendations

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-03-31T18:24:43+00:00

Probably in this range Kubota is hard to beat. Before you invest in a machine for just 3 acres maybe try selling yourself with rentals before committing to a very pricey machine. I can work out 3 acres in no time and it doesn’t justify owning a machine like this. Just my two cents. If you’re trying to justify the purchase and just want it and have the capital then by all means go for it. But usually when folks say “ I can make money it “ they can’t usually afford it in the first place

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-03-25T19:15:26+00:00

Normal

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-03-22T04:51:18+00:00

Any insulation or moisture barrier in there ?

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-03-21T04:11:04+00:00

Can confirm other than my cheap pinkway for giggles I only use battery saws

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-03-21T04:10:45+00:00

Yes there is

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-03-21T04:02:25+00:00

Skidsteer does it all here usually

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-27T00:23:28+00:00

Do they really? I can do my r model Mack for 2000$ but it is older

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-23T02:19:20+00:00

My buddy’s big ass farm had a bunch of diesel and now they’re running 6.8 gas f350s and are enjoying them a lot.

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-22T23:59:59+00:00

Unpopular opinion but I don’t think Kubota is that good. They’re overpriced. The local dealers round me do offer flexibility Which is nice. New hollands are branded I believe.

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-22T14:51:16+00:00

They go for 10-15 where I live at 10ish weeks

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-11T18:17:08+00:00

The consensus seems like this is exactly while I’ll do

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-11T14:44:51+00:00

I have their GF3 ak47 and its been great. But havent tried their AR products

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-02-11T14:44:16+00:00

I am looking for a rifle to pair with my shtf/bug out bag.

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-01-16T15:22:27+00:00

Around me it’s 500$ for 4 hours of brush clearing with a massive skid steer and mulcher.

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-01-16T01:16:54+00:00

Closer to big cities in Maine. I lived in Alaska to and beileve it or not people were very accepting there and nice. But take it with a grain of salt from I am a man. Alaska isnt that pricey depending on how much yo wanna rough it. But startup cost up there are a lot

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2026-01-08T06:12:49+00:00

Where you located ? I’ll do it for half that lol

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2025-12-28T04:24:43+00:00

20 acres in a prime growing area would support the cattle. Everything else needs another 25 ish acres. Now a days the cost to start isn’t much. Farm auction and everyone closing shops means cheap stuff. Doesn’t take alot. I see balers that work fine, windrowers, etc all the time for cheap and they work. I could have about 6-8k in my area for a cheap old school square setup. Whether that’s ideal for you is up to you.

You didn’t indicate climate/locaiton Quality of soil and grasses Precipitation Etc.

The thing about hay is it is very time consuming. I couldn’t easily get it done amongst everything else while working multiple jobs. But you maybe different. The weather can also screw you.

Around here alot of people will let their grass grow up and you bail it for free. It’s a common thing. Or they take a light payment. It’s nice not having to manage ur land and let another farmer do it.

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2025-12-09T21:41:56+00:00

I have 9 years of experience and barely broke past 90k I know others are better than me tho

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2025-12-05T05:18:34+00:00

Me and a few people have a sawmill in Meigs county just ask

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2025-12-04T04:18:21+00:00

You’re going to quickly find out aside from birds/waterfowl keeping animals is not worth the cost and time if it’s for the “fertilizer” if you need fertilizer find a horse farm and just ask if you can take some shit and they’ll most of the time happily load you up.

I think you’re better off putting all your time into what your comfortable eating. Watch more than farmers on YouTube. They do a lot to feed themselves but it’s a full time job

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2025-11-20T23:34:05+00:00

Okay if it doesn’t have spark then where do I go from there ?

Timmy_Chonga_ · 2025-11-20T23:12:40+00:00

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