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I am new at this tractor business and although I have a vague idea what "finish mowers" are and what they do I am not sure of the details or if I could use one or not.
I have about 2 1/2 to 4 acres that has or will have lawn type grass, basicly flat with a small "slope", quite a few trees in addition to 2 buildings.
I have been using a 19.5/42" riding lawn mower, 3-4 hr job. I recently bought a Mahindra 5500 w/ a 6' cutter (bush hog) and it seems to do a pretty good job (about 1 hr). I plan to use the riding lawn mower to finish up around the trees, etc. If my wife gets her way (and they generally do) I'll probably have a couple of horse "turn outs" that will have to be kept neat. If the horses don't do it guess who'll get to?
What are the Pros/Cons. What type and size finish mower would suit my needs? What are common brands? What do costs run: new? used? Any pitfalls to be aware of?
Thanks for all the input I know you'll give. As my wife says "I need all the help I can get".
4570Forever
Houston
I have about 2 1/2 to 4 acres that has or will have lawn type grass, basicly flat with a small "slope", quite a few trees in addition to 2 buildings.
I have been using a 19.5/42" riding lawn mower, 3-4 hr job. I recently bought a Mahindra 5500 w/ a 6' cutter (bush hog) and it seems to do a pretty good job (about 1 hr). I plan to use the riding lawn mower to finish up around the trees, etc. If my wife gets her way (and they generally do) I'll probably have a couple of horse "turn outs" that will have to be kept neat. If the horses don't do it guess who'll get to?
What are the Pros/Cons. What type and size finish mower would suit my needs? What are common brands? What do costs run: new? used? Any pitfalls to be aware of?
Thanks for all the input I know you'll give. As my wife says "I need all the help I can get".
4570Forever
Houston