ddmoit
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I moved to Tennessee last fall. I have nearly 7 hilly acres, most of which is wooded. Still, I have a few hilly acres to cut.
I've just about convinced myself that I'll need a tractor with a locking differential. Right now, I'm looking at 3 models
Deere X500
Simplicity Broadmoor
Husqvarna GT48XLS
The first two are nearly 2 grand more than the Husky. I'm not convinced that they are worth the extra 2 grand for my needs. I gather that the Deere has the beefiest transmission. I think it has a Kawasaki engine, which seems to be preferred. The Simplicity has a Tuff Torq K62 and the Husky a K66. I presume they are similar; I cannot find any comparisons.
The Husky and Deere lock-diff must be engaged by the user as needed. The Simplicity has some automatic system. Something more to break?
The simplicity also has what appears to be a nice rear suspension that separates it from the other models.
Any thoughts? Is one of these tractors 2 grand better than another? Are there others I should consider?
Thanks.
- Dan
I've just about convinced myself that I'll need a tractor with a locking differential. Right now, I'm looking at 3 models
Deere X500
Simplicity Broadmoor
Husqvarna GT48XLS
The first two are nearly 2 grand more than the Husky. I'm not convinced that they are worth the extra 2 grand for my needs. I gather that the Deere has the beefiest transmission. I think it has a Kawasaki engine, which seems to be preferred. The Simplicity has a Tuff Torq K62 and the Husky a K66. I presume they are similar; I cannot find any comparisons.
The Husky and Deere lock-diff must be engaged by the user as needed. The Simplicity has some automatic system. Something more to break?
The simplicity also has what appears to be a nice rear suspension that separates it from the other models.
Any thoughts? Is one of these tractors 2 grand better than another? Are there others I should consider?
Thanks.
- Dan
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