Hi DT86 Was just checking out your pictures of bush hogging . Looks good ,u and I are alike I live in southwestern Pa. and my farm looks alot like your pictures. I might have to say that mine has alot of slips etc.... but just as steep. I like u mow it all, up and down over (so steep I cant get back up , I have to dog leg it to the top agin for next pass) a little extra time but worth it to me. I makes it all look better and like u I leave my FEL on for added weight and to grub once in a while. I pull a John Deere HX10, and a Woods BB840 3pth. I like both models and I like u mow very heavy filth. THe tractor JOHN DEERE 5093e limited full cab etc..... THe filth I mow is at times higher then the cab up to 4" diameter, sometimes bigger (6"??) or so. I also like u enjoy bush hogging because u can see where youve been and , I get away from everything else thats a PIA to me!.I myself do custom work bush hogging once in awhile but every one around these parts has the re own bush hog etc..... or they dont care if there property is cleaned up, or they wont pay the $$$$$$ per/HR I charge. ($ 60.00) they say too much I say ok! get out your lawn mower, chain saw, what ever and have at it! These tractors and Machines that guys like us own cost $$$$$$$ to operate ,and maintain , and some of the people Ive dealt with have high shelf ideas and low shelf wallets.LOL! Take Care jdtractor