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06-17-2008, 07:40 PM
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Points: 0 |  Riding mower Vs. PTO Finish Mower Vs. Rotary brush cutter
I need something to mow about 1.5 - 2 acres. a good chunk of it is newly planted (seeded yesterday) pasture, but there is also some typical lawn area around the house. We do have a new honda push mower already.
I am considering these 3 options: - Just get a brush cutter, and keep it sharp. We're not looking for a golf course finish.
- Get a 72" finish mower. This would be more expensive, but would do a better job. The mulching feature would probably help the lawn in the long run.
- Get a riding mower. Probably costs the same as a finish deck. Would take longer than with the tractor, but the wife would be more likely to mow with it. on the other hand, it is one more thing to break/fix...
Do you guys have any thoughts on the pros and cons of these 3 options? Is there a brush cutter that does a particularly good job that might bridge the gap between the hog & the finish mower? |
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06-17-2008, 08:05 PM
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I like option #2 or 3. I think you will be very unhappy mowing grass with a rotary cutter. |
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06-17-2008, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Deanster  I need something to mow about 1.5 - 2 acres. a good chunk of it is newly planted (seeded yesterday) pasture, but there is also some typical lawn area around the house. We do have a new honda push mower already.
I am considering these 3 options: - Just get a brush cutter, and keep it sharp. We're not looking for a golf course finish.
- Get a 72" finish mower. This would be more expensive, but would do a better job. The mulching feature would probably help the lawn in the long run.
- Get a riding mower. Probably costs the same as a finish deck. Would take longer than with the tractor, but the wife would be more likely to mow with it. on the other hand, it is one more thing to break/fix...
Do you guys have any thoughts on the pros and cons of these 3 options? Is there a brush cutter that does a particularly good job that might bridge the gap between the hog & the finish mower? |
I went with option #3---Main reason--It keeps the wife away from my tractor. Now she has her own. I don't mow the lawn, and she doesn't mow the fields.
The riding mower is alot more maneuverable than the tractor, and does a much better job around the house. | | | |
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06-17-2008, 09:52 PM
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Are these pastures for horses?
If so, forget the mulching option...Just get a rotary and cut it 4 to 6 inches, so the horses will use the pastures...  |
Paul in VT
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06-17-2008, 10:13 PM
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Boy, this sure is a personal thing. I'm fortunate to have 2 garden tractors and a CUT. Have a rotary cutter for the CUT and it does exactly what it is intended to do.
Last Fri while the wife was giving the lawn a haircut I was trimming the pasture as the sheep weren't keeping up. Couldn't have done this if I had only one machine to handle it all.
I've used the Cub to cut the pasture but not the ideal machine IF the grass is too tall. |
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06-17-2008, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickey Boy, this sure is a personal thing. I'm fortunate to have 2 garden tractors and a CUT. Have a rotary cutter for the CUT and it does exactly what it is intended to do.
Last Fri while the wife was giving the lawn a haircut I was trimming the pasture as the sheep weren't keeping up. Couldn't have done this if I had only one machine to handle it all.
I've used the Cub to cut the pasture but not the ideal machine IF the grass is too tall. | You need a little ****shutt...
Hey...your editor does NOT allow the name of a legitimate tractor company...  http://www.c*ockshutt.com/ remove the asterisk...  |
Paul in VT
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06-18-2008, 02:05 AM
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I cut grass with a 2005 GX255 lawn tractor.
it does a great job. power steering and all.
I love that thing..... 
My 2520 is for playing in the dirt only.
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06-18-2008, 04:25 AM
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Thanks for all the helpful advice everybody. Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulChristenson Are these pastures for horses?
If so, forget the mulching option...Just get a rotary and cut it 4 to 6 inches, so the horses will use the pastures... | My pasture, field, large lawn, or whatever we want to call it won't be used by livestock at this point. After I cleared all the scotch broom and blackberries, I just planted horse pasture seed mix as something take root and crowd out the invasive stuff for now. Quote:
Originally Posted by Edster I don't mow the lawn, and she doesn't mow the fields. | Edster - what do you use for the fields?
Since I already have a brand new push mower for the tight spots around the house, perhaps I need to go with a 72" finish deck. I have access to an old beat up tow-behind (not 3-point) Howse brush cutter if I need to take out any actual brush. It's at death's door, but still operational.
Do you guys have any recommendations on 72" finish mowers for my stated use? I was looking at Woods & Woods Heritage. There is approximately a $500 difference between those lines. Is it worth the extra money for residential use? I'm interested in dependability & long term cost of ownership more than getting a golf course quality cut.
Thanks again everybody. |
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06-18-2008, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Deanster Thanks for all the helpful advice everybody.
My pasture, field, large lawn, or whatever we want to call it won't be used by livestock at this point. After I cleared all the scotch broom and blackberries, I just planted horse pasture seed mix as something take root and crowd out the invasive stuff for now.
Edster - what do you use for the fields?
Since I already have a brand new push mower for the tight spots around the house, perhaps I need to go with a 72" finish deck. I have access to an old beat up tow-behind (not 3-point) Howse brush cutter if I need to take out any actual brush. It's at death's door, but still operational.
Do you guys have any recommendations on 72" finish mowers for my stated use? I was looking at Woods & Woods Heritage. There is approximately a $500 difference between those lines. Is it worth the extra money for residential use? I'm interested in dependability & long term cost of ownership more than getting a golf course quality cut.
Thanks again everybody. |
Deanster,
I was using a JD 503 bush hog, till a big rock got the better of me. Destroyed is too brutal a word. It's repairable when I get some time. I just bought a Woods BB72X, I'll probablly keep the JD once I fix it just to do the rocky areas, and try to keep the Woods for the not so rocky fields. | | | |
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06-18-2008, 09:15 AM
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Deanster:
I would go with option #3. I have discovered that SWMBO will not use the rider (White LT-1650) and just recently that my rider will not do what my tractor and rotary cutter does   . My mulch grass collecting is currently on hold  . Jay |
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