Beltzington
Platinum Member
After deciding on a Bush Hog Squealer SQ172 I suffered sticker shock when the best deal I could find was $1750 +Tax. Granted that was new and included chains and slip-clutch, but I was not planning on spending $2000 to cut grass. I was set to pay this and be happy and then I find a slightly used Bush Hog 72" FM for $1100 dollars. Now I'm not cheap and always buy the best I can afford but $900 is allot of beer. So let me drag this one around the yard again.
8-acres, rolling hills and clumps of grass, nothing over 3/4", I believe the finish mower would cut fine as I have used my 38" lawn tractor to cut about 1-acre without any major problems. My biggest concern is the wear and tear of the FM mower bouncing over the rough terrain. I have no doubt my lawn tractor would break an axle or two with continued used. Cutting speed is also a consideration as I would like to cut at least 2-acres/hour. Look at the picture and give me your thoughts. TIA
8-acres, rolling hills and clumps of grass, nothing over 3/4", I believe the finish mower would cut fine as I have used my 38" lawn tractor to cut about 1-acre without any major problems. My biggest concern is the wear and tear of the FM mower bouncing over the rough terrain. I have no doubt my lawn tractor would break an axle or two with continued used. Cutting speed is also a consideration as I would like to cut at least 2-acres/hour. Look at the picture and give me your thoughts. TIA