skyline
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Just got my first few hours in on the new machine and I do like it.
However, it doesn't seem very strong with a new 5' Bush Hog 160.
I test drove a 230 and a 5' rankin and thought the same.
I was always a bit concerned with the 19.5 hp spec on the PTO, seemed like a bigger drop (27%) than normal especially compared to others i.e. (botas-27.5 hp gross & 24 hp on PTO). The salesman said some mumbo about tests not being the same. I would have bought the 235 if I could have but just too much extra, they were really pushing the 225.
I see other guys posting here are pulling a 7' brush hog with the CT225. I can't imagine. Is there any truth to the PTO getting stronger after a break in period?
Thanks for any comments.
However, it doesn't seem very strong with a new 5' Bush Hog 160.
I test drove a 230 and a 5' rankin and thought the same.
I was always a bit concerned with the 19.5 hp spec on the PTO, seemed like a bigger drop (27%) than normal especially compared to others i.e. (botas-27.5 hp gross & 24 hp on PTO). The salesman said some mumbo about tests not being the same. I would have bought the 235 if I could have but just too much extra, they were really pushing the 225.
I see other guys posting here are pulling a 7' brush hog with the CT225. I can't imagine. Is there any truth to the PTO getting stronger after a break in period?
Thanks for any comments.