Andy_H_VW

Thanks very much. I really do need to go and see a few I reckon. Can't help thinking the multione is an easier purchase as I have done so much research on that already, but my head is telling me to do the same for a tractor. 

Thanks folks, some interesting responses here.

Mind boggles with the options here. There I was thinking get the multione and then have optiopns, but now sounds like the tractor might be the route to go.  Definitely want it to have a cab area though, so that narrows the field a bit. lol

21 minutes ago, Commando said:

How steep is “quite steep”? And is there a decent run-out at the bottom of the slopes? Could u turn at top and bottom on relatively flat area and go up and down the slope? 

The middle of the 15 acres is where it starts to get steeper. It's not that bad, and certainly wouldn't stop a 4x4. Plenty room at top and Bottom where level. 

5 hours ago, Stere said:

Sounds like you are gonna rent 15  extra  and manage 5 acres yourself?

 

 

The intended use of the 5 (livestock etc?) and what condition  the hedges are in now will govern the ongoing management & equipment required / methods & if its better getting some contractors?

 

Have  the hedges   being left to grow wild for  decades atm or have they being managed & trimmed anually?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No I will be buying an additional 15.

The 5 acres is suited for horses (and theres an arena as well).  The hedges have historically been well maintained, its only the last 3 years that they havent had any tlc etc.

17 hours ago, Conor Wright said:

Hmm, 20 acres is almost proper tractor territory. A compact in the 35 hp+ range with a front loader might be the most versatile for moving things,  mowing, topping, spraying, hedgecutting duties. A company called slanetrac make a hedge cutter to fit most front loaders, a good alternative to other expensive rear mount machines.

The biggest question is if you have the time to manage it yourself? The cost is secondary as there's no point having the kit and not being able use it, likewise its pointless paying someone to do a job if you have the time to watch them do it!

I will have the time I think, dont imagine will carry on the day job as such..

18 hours ago, Haironyourchest said:

Depends on a lot of factors. Type of ground- soft, hard? Topography - hilly? Flat? Mostly mowing or mostly something else?

 

What are you going to be doing there? What industry and projects do you expect to undertake?

 

Small old tractor is the go-to machine for most people. 20 acres, maybe a decent quad?

Thanks for reply!

Mostly mowing I would think, but with some tidying of hedges, some post/fencing work

The 5 acres is flat, the 15 quite steep in places (but we may put sheep on that area)

I dont think a quad will do what I am thinking we need, but coudl be wrong

Hi There

I recently bought a house with 5 acres (in 3 paddocks),  Theres a lot of hedge row/trees around the sides.  I am in the process of acquiring an additional 15 acres (and whilst I dont need to maintain that as much, i would be thinking about that as well)

I am trying to work out what is the most cost effective route forward, ie do I buy equipment to manage things or pay local farmers etc to help.  At the moment I am leaning towards something like a multi-one with hedge trimmer & flail mower.  Yet that seems a bit overkill.

Can anyone offer any advise please?

Thanks

Andy