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Posted: 1/29/2018 12:09:10 PM EDT
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OP....I would avoid the 8N for your intended use. Without live PTO they are less than ideal for running a mower. Same goes for a loader. They were a great little innovative tractor 75 years ago but there are a lot better choices. If you are seeking the best way to get your mowing done then I would highly recommend a commercial grade zero turn. I run a Scag and am very impressed with it. As has been stated before... there are several choices for quality units on the market. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I found an 8N with a rebuilt engine for 3200 lol, it would be useful to have a bucket and a PTO Thanks for the insight on the 8N, I found some used 25-30hp tractors in the 10-12k range. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 12:09:33 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/183699/15CC7B89-546F-45B7-A99D-923C446596E5-434866.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/183699/58DEDA3E-9DD2-425A-82E6-89A9E2B1D960-434867.jpg Scag Cheetah. I also mow around 5 acres. The Scag cut is awesome. |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 12:12:40 PM EDT
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Scag, Exmark, Ferris, Grass hopper. 60-72" cut. Any one of those and you'll have no regrets.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:10:28 PM EDT
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You can get a Deere 1025R or Kubota BX with a loader and belly mower for ~$225 a month on a 0% interest loan. I have a JD 2320 (bigger brother of the 1025R) with a 62" mid mower for the yard and a 4' rough cut mower for the fields - we own about 10 acres.. In our part of VA we do get snows and the 2320 does a great job clearing the driveway (and 6 neighbors drive ways) brian |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:13:41 PM EDT
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Simplicity
Also don't be a poor and get the legacy with all attachments. https://www.simplicitymfg.com/na/en_us/product-catalog/lawn-tractors/legacy-xl-subcompact-garden-tractor.html  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:24:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:41:08 PM EDT
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Check out a Hustler. Many models to choose from !
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Posted: 1/29/2018 8:50:00 PM EDT
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With that amount of land, I'd lean towards a tractor that can do more than just mow.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 9:01:39 PM EDT
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OP, no matter what you end up with, ensure that you can get some sort of bagging attachment for it! We have a Cyclone Rake for our Honda RT 5000 tractor and it sure makes picking up leaves and such much easier. The Cyclone Rake also makes cleaning up grass much easier.
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Posted: 1/29/2018 10:56:55 PM EDT
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I was told after 60 inches of deck you need to go bigger on HP. Avoid 72 in decks that are on the same motor\frame combo as those that are smaller.
Also take inventory of your narrowest point on the property. A narrow gate or squeeze can add time to a mow that a smaller deck, as opposed to a larger one, that can get in there won't. |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 10:51:27 AM EDT
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OP, no matter what you end up with, ensure that you can get some sort of bagging attachment for it! We have a Cyclone Rake for our Honda RT 5000 tractor and it sure makes picking up leaves and such much easier. The Cyclone Rake also makes cleaning up grass much easier. |
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Posted: 1/30/2018 9:16:48 PM EDT
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OP, noodle on this:
Assuming your 5 acres is square it would be 465'x465'. If you bought a tractor with a 48" deck it would take 113 passes and a loop around the perimeter to cut the grass. If you bought a 60" deck it would take 91 passes and a loop. 72" deck and you're talking 64 passes and a loop. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 11:17:14 AM EDT
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OP, noodle on this: Assuming your 5 acres is square it would be 465'x465'. If you bought a tractor with a 48" deck it would take 113 passes and a loop around the perimeter to cut the grass. If you bought a 60" deck it would take 91 passes and a loop. 72" deck and you're talking 64 passes and a loop. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 11:42:50 AM EDT
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OP do you only need to cut grass? Looking at compact tractors like Kabota allows you to plow snow, till a garden, grade a gravel driveway, bucket for carrying around heavy shit, PTO log splitter, etc, etc. If you have the money zero turn for grass and compact tractor for the others. No advice on which zero turn since I am in the "not enough money for both".
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Posted: 1/31/2018 11:49:16 AM EDT
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OP do you only need to cut grass? Looking at compact tractors like Kabota allows you to plow snow, till a garden, grade a gravel driveway, bucket for carrying around heavy shit, PTO log splitter, etc, etc. If you have the money zero turn for grass and compact tractor for the others. No advice on which zero turn since I am in the "not enough money for both". 8nBAIT |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 11:53:35 AM EDT
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Gravely
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Posted: 1/31/2018 11:53:58 AM EDT
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Got a model number in mind? I'd rather have a machine that can do more than just cut grass if I'm gonna spend that kinda cash. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 12:18:12 PM EDT
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BX2380 or BX2680. Also check out the John Deere 1025R Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got a model number in mind? I'd rather have a machine that can do more than just cut grass if I'm gonna spend that kinda cash. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 12:22:51 PM EDT
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Switched an entire fleet of mowers to Wright Standers, less maintenance and repairs than every other brand hands down and they are very compact easy to store.
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Posted: 1/31/2018 12:23:05 PM EDT
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How long does it take you? What is the max speed on the Cheetah? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/183699/15CC7B89-546F-45B7-A99D-923C446596E5-434866.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/183699/58DEDA3E-9DD2-425A-82E6-89A9E2B1D960-434867.jpg Scag Cheetah. I also mow around 5 acres. The Scag cut is awesome. |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 12:43:41 PM EDT
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Have a bx23s. Not sure how I lived with out. When cutting I have pull behind mower that is off set. So I cut 100inch pass. Pull behind 44inch and BX 60inch deck. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got a model number in mind? I'd rather have a machine that can do more than just cut grass if I'm gonna spend that kinda cash. |
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