MossyDell
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- southwestern Virginia
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- B2601 (2021) B6100E (1988) B2100 (1991) JD970 (1998)
Hi all,
I am going to look at a Walco Douglas 72 inch rear discharge mower, new priced at $1,500.
Also an air tunnel side discharge 72 inch Bush Hog, a demo slightly used for about $1,750 (he has new for $1,950).
The same dealer has both lines and offers good service. I am going to see them in a day or two. I like the specs on the Douglas better but am concerned that it may not have the quality/durability and that it might bog down more in my grass.
But I am tempted by the Douglas because the specs list blade tip speed that is 1,162 faster and it is more compact. The mower decks are both 7 gauge. The Bush Hog weighs about 100 lbs. more, probably because it is much wider due to the discharge chute and having a full 72-inch cut. The Douglas specs say it is actually 72 inches wide with a 69 inch cut.
In my yard, with many obstacles, the Douglas seems like it would be better. I also have pastures that I usually cut with a bush hog but would like to cut them at least half the time (after my sheep flock has grazed them down a bit) with a finish mower. I would be cutting 3 to 6 inch grass and possibly 8-inch sometimes and am afraid the rear discharge would bog down.
I tend to mow fairly slow, so that would help, but if I have to take small bites with the rear discharge then the side discharge would be better.
I have a 33 hp MFWD John Deere 970. I would appreciate any advice.
I am going to look at a Walco Douglas 72 inch rear discharge mower, new priced at $1,500.
Also an air tunnel side discharge 72 inch Bush Hog, a demo slightly used for about $1,750 (he has new for $1,950).
The same dealer has both lines and offers good service. I am going to see them in a day or two. I like the specs on the Douglas better but am concerned that it may not have the quality/durability and that it might bog down more in my grass.
But I am tempted by the Douglas because the specs list blade tip speed that is 1,162 faster and it is more compact. The mower decks are both 7 gauge. The Bush Hog weighs about 100 lbs. more, probably because it is much wider due to the discharge chute and having a full 72-inch cut. The Douglas specs say it is actually 72 inches wide with a 69 inch cut.
In my yard, with many obstacles, the Douglas seems like it would be better. I also have pastures that I usually cut with a bush hog but would like to cut them at least half the time (after my sheep flock has grazed them down a bit) with a finish mower. I would be cutting 3 to 6 inch grass and possibly 8-inch sometimes and am afraid the rear discharge would bog down.
I tend to mow fairly slow, so that would help, but if I have to take small bites with the rear discharge then the side discharge would be better.
I have a 33 hp MFWD John Deere 970. I would appreciate any advice.