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I have a 1 1/2 acre lot (house and garage building with an acre of open field) that I've been looking into purchasing a riding lawn mower for. Or garden tractor, since it seems that what they're called now. The only problem is the price, especially considering the deck width and engine options. For the price of some of these mowers, I'd rather have a compact tractor, especially since I plan on purchasing more land some time in the future.
I've read through various threads and it seems that a compact tractor would be overkill for such a small lot. Am I shooting to high? I just don't see paying $3000 for a mower when a used tractor and a mower deck could be had for the same price. Another thought I had to offset the cost would be to offer a tractor mowing service (Wise County in North Texas) and I have no problems maintaning the tractor myself.
If this isn't overkill, the New Holland TC 18 caught my eye (I think its their former Ford ownership) or are there better options?
I've read through various threads and it seems that a compact tractor would be overkill for such a small lot. Am I shooting to high? I just don't see paying $3000 for a mower when a used tractor and a mower deck could be had for the same price. Another thought I had to offset the cost would be to offer a tractor mowing service (Wise County in North Texas) and I have no problems maintaning the tractor myself.
If this isn't overkill, the New Holland TC 18 caught my eye (I think its their former Ford ownership) or are there better options?