This is Huntin’ Land, the podcast for landowners and land hunters. If you like to stay up to date on hunting tactics, land management, land values, and land market dynamics, this is the podcast for you. Joe and Butch kick off the podcast by sharing their extensive experiences with tractors, setting the stage for a deep dive into the world of tractor selection. In an insightful interview with Shannon Moore from LS Tractor, they explore the nuances of choosing the right tractor for specific land needs. They delve into different classes of tractors, from sub-compact to utility, making it easier for listeners to grasp the distinctions. Shannon sheds light on crucial questions to ask when determining the perfect tractor size for your land, considering factors like acreage, tillable land, soil type, and terrain. The conversation also covers important tractor ratings such as horsepower, torque, and PTO power, explaining their relevance in practical usage. Maneuverability and stability considerations are addressed, particularly for navigating tight spaces or uneven terrain. Transmission options and the necessity of 4WD in today’s market are thoroughly discussed. Comfort features like cabs and air conditioning are examined in relation to tractor size choices. Shannon provides insights into determining lift capacities for both 3-point and front-end loader operations. The discussion expands to include hydraulic functions and their impact on tractor size selection. Maintenance and service considerations, including the importance of a reliable dealer network, are explored. Finally, Shannon shares any new developments from LS Tractor and offers ways for listeners to stay updated.
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As a landowner, it is important to know what your land is worth. You may find yourself asking the questions like, “how much is my land worth today,” “how much is my land worth per acre,” “how much is timberland worth,” “what is my farmland worth,” “how much is agricultural land worth,” and other such questions. Many factors go in to determining the value of land and seeking out the wisdom of experts is a great place to find the answers to your questions.
Each week, on the Huntin’ Land Podcast, we will bring in various experts to help provide answers to the important questions landowners have.
When we are comparing classes of tractors, please give our audience a easy way to understand the difference between, sub compact, compact, and utility tractors.
What ratings should we consider when we’re comparing different size tractors?
Maneuverability and stability
When it comes to picking a transmission, what are the options and do these play into the size tractor one would choose?
Does the desire to have a cab and air conditioning affect the size tractor you should buy?
How do I determine how much 3-point lift capacity should I look for?
How do I determine how much front-end loader lift capacity I should get?
What about maintenance and service considerations when you are choosing your tractor?
Is there anything new happening with LS this year?
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Tune in each week as we bring in various experts to help provide answers to important land owner questions like, “how much is my land worth today,” “how much is my land worth per acre,” “how much is timberland worth,” “what is my farmland market worth,” “how much is agricultural land worth,” and other such questions. Many factors go in to determining the value of land and seeking out the wisdom of experts is a great place to find the answers to your questions.