PapaPerk
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- Kubota L3830, Ford Golden Jubilee, 1939 Sears Economy, Polaris Ranger 400, Honda Foreman 450 ES, 2004 Dodge Diesel 3500
Hello,
First off I'm very familiar with tractors and equipment in general. I own 4 tractors, one of them being a Kubota L3830 with loader. However I do have some questions regarding using a tractor for finish mowing vs. a zero turn machine.
Here's my situation. I'm considering buying a machine to mow my yard and also mow a potential customers yard. I mow around 2 acres... and would mow around 4 at the customers place. Ground at both places is fairly level but could be rough in some areas. Also the customers area maybe soggy sometimes.
So I'm trying to decide if I should purchase a zero turn or a small tractor like a Kubota BX or B with a belly mower. The main use for the machine will be mowing. However having the utility of a mini tractor would be great too (pulling rollers, spreaders, aerator, etc.)
My main concern is how well a small modern tractor can mow with a belly mower. Many garden tractor mash the grass down during mowing, leaving unsatisfactory results. However I have a Toro 270H garden tractor with a high speed mowing deck that mows just beautifully! So I know that some garden tractors can mow well.
Kubota has 0% finance which is a must for me. Not sure if other companies have this or not.
So there ya go... what would ya'll do? :laughing: Thank you for any help you can provide!
First off I'm very familiar with tractors and equipment in general. I own 4 tractors, one of them being a Kubota L3830 with loader. However I do have some questions regarding using a tractor for finish mowing vs. a zero turn machine.
Here's my situation. I'm considering buying a machine to mow my yard and also mow a potential customers yard. I mow around 2 acres... and would mow around 4 at the customers place. Ground at both places is fairly level but could be rough in some areas. Also the customers area maybe soggy sometimes.
So I'm trying to decide if I should purchase a zero turn or a small tractor like a Kubota BX or B with a belly mower. The main use for the machine will be mowing. However having the utility of a mini tractor would be great too (pulling rollers, spreaders, aerator, etc.)
My main concern is how well a small modern tractor can mow with a belly mower. Many garden tractor mash the grass down during mowing, leaving unsatisfactory results. However I have a Toro 270H garden tractor with a high speed mowing deck that mows just beautifully! So I know that some garden tractors can mow well.
Kubota has 0% finance which is a must for me. Not sure if other companies have this or not.
So there ya go... what would ya'll do? :laughing: Thank you for any help you can provide!