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SteveinUT

SteveinUT

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Hey all- I'm looking at buying a L2501 with loader in the next few months and I'm here to learn everything I can before I buy it. I have a few acres in southern Utah and I'm buying to maintain my property and the 1.5 miles of dirt road to my property. So, I'm going to be buying it with a loader and box scraper initially. Probably a tiller and disc later on down the road.

Anyway, the forum looks great and I'm looking forward to learning from all of you!
 
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Welcome to the OTT forum Steve. You sure came to the right place to get answers for any question.

Sounds like you have a good idea on what you need. A box blade is a good investment for maintaining roads and also for leveling small areas.
 
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Steve, welcome to the forum. Maintaining 1 1/2 miles of road is a project! I go up the road a mile to snag a round bale of hay every once in a while. I use an L4240 to do that, and I can't imagine maintaining that much road with a smaller tractor.

I'm sure there are many variables in frequency and amount of work to be done. Surely someone who does that will give you a better idea of equipment suggested.

And, by the way, the more comments you receive to more expensive you ordeal becomes!:D

An interesting thought. In Kansas the entire state is criss-crossed with roads every mile going both directions. Therefore it is nearly impossible to have a road to your property longer than one mile.
 
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Welcome to the forum Steve, lot's of good info here. I also have a long driveway (1 mile) so I can tell you you'll be putting in a little seat time. Myself I prefer a back blade over a box blade but both are great tools and will get the job done. Just remember the search button is your friend and don't be scared to ask, a lot of knowledgeable people here that are very helpful. Good luck with your new tractor.
 
SteveinUT

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mickeyd said:
Welcome to the OTT forum Steve. You sure came to the right place to get answers for any question.

Sounds like you have a good idea on what you need. A box blade is a good investment for maintaining roads and also for leveling small areas.
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Thanks for the input and welcome guys. By the way Mike, I am also retired AF. Retired in 2012.
 
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Cool,, Welcome home brother,, I thought it was an old PSYOP patch
 
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Welcome to the forum!
 
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