small compact tractor with live pto

[cornish wood burner]

To save me some time with tractor specs can anyone tell me of a small compact that has dual clutch/live PTO. Requirements are, ideally around 5 k. 15 to 20 HP, main duty, grass cutting but it would be used for other light field tasks so link arms would be usefull. Physically smaller and lighter than a 35/135 please.

Cheers

[Tom D]

Do you mean a land drive PTO i.e. proportional speed to the wheels?

 

They are getting rare these days although my alpine has that ability, I don't think you'd want that for grass cutting though..

[cornish wood burner]

Do you mean a land drive PTO i.e. proportional speed to the wheels?

 

They are getting rare these days although my alpine has that ability, I don't think you'd want that for grass cutting though..

 

No live drive. Put the clutch down to stop forward motion keep it in gear and the PTO still runs. Dual clutch or independent PTO would be what is required presumably.

[renewablejohn]

I have a little Holder A15 15hp single cylinder will run my Palax log processor and flail for keeping woodland paths trimmed. Also very narrow and will fit through a doorway yet will climb up our steep hillsides.

[Goaty]

Have a look on tractordata website list the brand then filter by power. Look in your range and check for pto type. Not all are detailed.

 

I realise you want to save time, but by the time someone answers you might be sorted. Iseki TF series are not live drive. But if you get a hydrostatic type you rarely use the clutch.

[Arbocop]

Ahh a 2 stage clutch, one forhte box nad one for the PTO.

 

we recently bought a ocmpat alpine.

 

really happy with it lots-power, ok a bit 'agricultural' and a little tight in the seating position, but good value for money. I think it may e a bit of overkill for grass cutting though.

 

Why does it have to be smaller than the good old 135, you can still get those and the small holder version too, and for back to basics cheap and cheerful there still la good option.

[JimE]

get a tractor with a hydrostatic transmission, that way you can alter speed and stop while not having to press the clutch and disengage PTO.

My little Kubota B7100hst works in that way

[IVECOKID]

Same here ,my Yanmar has hydro shift and is 21hp which is ample for grass cutting for me .

Shift gears up and down without the PTO Stopping .

I paid £2700 5years ago in mint condition BUT is a late 80s tractor .

 

 

 

Ste

[cornish wood burner]

Ahh a 2 stage clutch, one forhte box nad one for the PTO.

 

we recently bought a ocmpat alpine.

 

really happy with it lots-power, ok a bit 'agricultural' and a little tight in the seating position, but good value for money. I think it may e a bit of overkill for grass cutting though.

 

Why does it have to be smaller than the good old 135, you can still get those and the small holder version too, and for back to basics cheap and cheerful there still la good option.

This one is for a friend of mine who asked my advice. He's limited on garage size and a smaller tractor would also be easier to transport if needing repair etc. He was thinking Siromer as a dealer is close but gears and no live PTO so not ideal. I grew up with tractors but the compacts are new to me, hence the post. It sounds like the small ones are best with hydrostatic as single clutch. Iveco I like the sound of the Yanmar, when my ride on mower expires I might look at one as I have the same requirements.

Thanks to all for the info much appreciated.