I have three gentle sloping acres and I'm considering replacing my old mower.
I've been looking at the GT2550 but my dealer who serviced my old mower keeps steering me towards the SLT1554. Most of the time I keep the grass at a good length but occasionally it gets away from me in a couple of small areas. I neither mulch or bag, just mow!
My worry is even though the SLT1554 has a 27hp engine, will the belt drive cope with a 54" deck, especially if the grass gets a little long on the odd occasion? I feel that the GT2550, even with a 22hp engine, would overall cope better due to the shaft drive.
This would be my first CC purchase and I want to get it right. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
I've been looking at the GT2550 but my dealer who serviced my old mower keeps steering me towards the SLT1554. Most of the time I keep the grass at a good length but occasionally it gets away from me in a couple of small areas. I neither mulch or bag, just mow!
My worry is even though the SLT1554 has a 27hp engine, will the belt drive cope with a 54" deck, especially if the grass gets a little long on the odd occasion? I feel that the GT2550, even with a 22hp engine, would overall cope better due to the shaft drive.
This would be my first CC purchase and I want to get it right. Any thoughts would be appreciated!