I guess my 6' bush hog on my 5500 is a little small judging by the comments here huh?
I've got the best of both worlds I think. I have a 5500 (54hp) and can use my dads 2610 Yanmar (30hp or so). He has a short 5' hog on his that works great for me to clean up in the woods. Currently I have his tractor while him and my brother are using mine to load scrap iron. Didn't know my tractor could lift a half ton chevy till I tried it. Being me I still think your making the right decision with the bigger tractor and fel.