mikeslavis
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All,
I think I'm pretty set that this is the mower that I want to get, so I just wanted to run down my thoughts and comparisons that brought me here in case they might help someone else who's looking. Here we go:
The 1046 and 1050 are the same tractor with a few differences, outlined below:
1046=23 hp Kohler V-Twin, 1050=26 hp Kohler V-Twin
1046=13 ga. steel mower deck, 1050=12 ga. steel mower deck
1046=46" cut, 1050=50" cut
1046=4 wheels on mower deck, 1050=4 wheels on mower deck plus front roller
1046=$1,799, 1050=$1,999
Here are the differences between the 1046/1050 and the 2544:
PRO 1046/1050
18" Turning radius vs. 28" on 2544 (that's a big one for maneuverability)
Higher horsepower engines vs 20 hp. on 2544 (all three are Kohler Command
V-Twins)
Lighter weight-better floatation than 2544
Rear tires 10" wide vs. 9.5" on 2544 (they're shorter but wider)
Lower cost vs. 2544's $2,999 price tag
CON 1046/1050
Frame is 12 ga. steel vs. 11 ga. on 2544
Engine to Transmission is belt vs. shaft driven on 2544
Hood is plastic vs. steel on 2544
Axles/Spindles not as heavy duty as 2544
Non-adjustable seat vs. 6-position adjustable on 2544
Not as many attachments vs. 2544 - Tiller, snow thrower, triple bagger
Mower decks are thinner vs. 2544's 11 ga. steel deck
There you go. I just wanted to potentially save somebody the time it took me to figure this out, assuming their requirements are the same as mine. For me, this will be a trim mower, with my New Holland TN75S tractor and Woods RM-990 90" mower doing most of the "heavy lifting".
I really think the 1046/1050 tractors are a great deal for what you get, especially since they include a V-Twin Kohler Command engine.
Thanks for listening!
mike@slavis.com
I think I'm pretty set that this is the mower that I want to get, so I just wanted to run down my thoughts and comparisons that brought me here in case they might help someone else who's looking. Here we go:
The 1046 and 1050 are the same tractor with a few differences, outlined below:
1046=23 hp Kohler V-Twin, 1050=26 hp Kohler V-Twin
1046=13 ga. steel mower deck, 1050=12 ga. steel mower deck
1046=46" cut, 1050=50" cut
1046=4 wheels on mower deck, 1050=4 wheels on mower deck plus front roller
1046=$1,799, 1050=$1,999
Here are the differences between the 1046/1050 and the 2544:
PRO 1046/1050
18" Turning radius vs. 28" on 2544 (that's a big one for maneuverability)
Higher horsepower engines vs 20 hp. on 2544 (all three are Kohler Command
V-Twins)
Lighter weight-better floatation than 2544
Rear tires 10" wide vs. 9.5" on 2544 (they're shorter but wider)
Lower cost vs. 2544's $2,999 price tag
CON 1046/1050
Frame is 12 ga. steel vs. 11 ga. on 2544
Engine to Transmission is belt vs. shaft driven on 2544
Hood is plastic vs. steel on 2544
Axles/Spindles not as heavy duty as 2544
Non-adjustable seat vs. 6-position adjustable on 2544
Not as many attachments vs. 2544 - Tiller, snow thrower, triple bagger
Mower decks are thinner vs. 2544's 11 ga. steel deck
There you go. I just wanted to potentially save somebody the time it took me to figure this out, assuming their requirements are the same as mine. For me, this will be a trim mower, with my New Holland TN75S tractor and Woods RM-990 90" mower doing most of the "heavy lifting".
I really think the 1046/1050 tractors are a great deal for what you get, especially since they include a V-Twin Kohler Command engine.
Thanks for listening!
mike@slavis.com