Tractor input!

[Akajun]

i don't know that i would base that solely on tractor hp. tractor weight is going to play a bigger role in handling the weight of a round bale. i have 2 other guys in my hunting lease with higher hp kubota tractors that are less capable at certain tasks because they can't put the hp to the ground. one has a 65 hp that weights in right at 2k lbs lighter than mine. so while he may run a bush hog at a faster cutting rate than i can. he cannot pull the disc i can nor was it as capable with a grapple due to the lower lifting capacity of the loader.

True
And utility tractors are gonna be heavier pound for pound than a CUT
But still a utility tractor heavy enough to lift a 1200lb round bale with the fel safely and move around is gonna be 55-65 hp

 

[BobbyWT]

Kubota 6060 and spring for a grapple as well. But if you buy new, you're talking 50 grand+

Gosh that thing is a work horse. Only thing i dont like is the exhaust has the particulate filter (pollution crap).

I got the best deal out of 4 from Crain Tractor in Columbia, Miss. Guys name was Keith.