GManBart
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- Joined
- Dec 10, 2012
- Messages
- 4,967
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Tractor
- Massey Ferguson 241, Kubota SVL90-2
So, I've decided that I really need to have one machine dedicated to mowing and brush chopping. I honestly have more money than time (not that I'm rich!), and when I need to mow, I don't need to be messing around changing implements, etc.
I run a ZT inside the fenced yard, and near the house, and then use a 90" finish mower for the rest of the yard and another 1-2 acres that are cleared. About once a month I'll run a 6' brush cutter around the rest of the property that's cleared (we have 15 acres, with maybe 5-7 cleared).
I need 30hp at the PTO to run the finish mower and brush cutter, so that's a given. I'm only considering diesel engines, the PTO has to be live or independent, and power steering is a major plus. Other than that, I'm pretty open to brands/models.
On the way home tonight, I ran by the used lot at the local Case Int'l/Kubota dealer, and spotted an extremely clean Massey Ferguson 231 that would fit the bill, from what I can tell. It has 259hrs showing on the tach, and it's not rusty, dented, etc....looks to be the original paint, and has one set of rear remotes. Any thoughts on that model, and or pricing?
Other brands/models I should keep my eye out for?
I run a ZT inside the fenced yard, and near the house, and then use a 90" finish mower for the rest of the yard and another 1-2 acres that are cleared. About once a month I'll run a 6' brush cutter around the rest of the property that's cleared (we have 15 acres, with maybe 5-7 cleared).
I need 30hp at the PTO to run the finish mower and brush cutter, so that's a given. I'm only considering diesel engines, the PTO has to be live or independent, and power steering is a major plus. Other than that, I'm pretty open to brands/models.
On the way home tonight, I ran by the used lot at the local Case Int'l/Kubota dealer, and spotted an extremely clean Massey Ferguson 231 that would fit the bill, from what I can tell. It has 259hrs showing on the tach, and it's not rusty, dented, etc....looks to be the original paint, and has one set of rear remotes. Any thoughts on that model, and or pricing?
Other brands/models I should keep my eye out for?