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Some other thoughts... I agree with Jens that already having a BCS, adding a Grillo to your stable isn't going to be a headache free experience. Now, if the only thing you need it to do is run the sicklebar... Then you might consider a regular dedicated snowblower. I'm not sure how much...

Ferns are like tissue paper, they just dissolve. It also does a really good job on meatier growth like Japanese Knotweed and small trees. If you can get it to bend over far enough for a blade edge to touch, nothing stands a chance against the mighty flail mower! It's like suspending a wood...

August 2, 2025 - ~155 hours Mowed the paddock. Got the riding half done early in the morning. In the afternoon I finally got around to putting the 3-point hitch on so I could use the Heavy Hitch de-thatcher and landscape rake! Here I am testing it out on a couple spots on the lawn. I ran it...

On smaller two-wheeled tractors the procedure you're describing is called "bump starting". These smaller engines don't have a ton of torque or rotational mass to be able to dump the PTO clutch in one go without stalling when engaging some of the heavier rotational implements like stump grinders...

A flail mower would work nicely to knock down, cut, and mulch all the high growth. You might need to navigate around some of the larger 3” growth (depending on your flail) and come back for it with the brush hog later, but the flail will make quick work of the weeds and smaller trees. If it’s...

Yes, both the 1025R and 2025R use the 260B backhoe. Seat clearances might be a bit different though due to the different frame size - I'm not sure. I might just order one and see if I can make it work if they have a good return policy.

That looks nice, wonder if it would fit a Deere 260B backhoe. Flipping seats up and down is annoying, and I never use the "back" of the BH seat since I'm always sitting on the forward edge. If I could leave the tractor seat down, and a smaller BH seat down, without interference, that would be...

Congratulations on making a decision. I think you will be happy with the 1025R as a mower. One thing I will say, from personal experience, is look at every line item in your purchase. If there is an entry for mower setup, make sure it's done properly before you take delivery. I didn't know...

It's Bellon's version of the bush hog, I got everything from Earth Tools. Brush Mowers - Earth Tools I also have the Berta flail mower purchased from Earth Tools Flail Mowers - Berta, BCS, Bellon, Green Technik - Earth Tools. I notice there is a caster wheel option - I'll have to look at my...

Transportation, that's quite a different problem! In addition to the flail mower, I have the Bellon 28” Super-Duty Brush Mower. For me personally, one big advantage over the flail mower, is how much less it weighs! A bit of downward pressure on the handlebars and it's pretty manageable to get...

How bad a job does the bush hog do? $1500 is a lot for 3-4 hills, I'd probably keep hitting it with the bush hog and not worry too much about quality of cut. Use the push mower from time to time to improve the cut if it matters. I don't have experience with the Bellon. I have however...

Given this, ... who gets the new tractor?? I'd say that person's input should be most important in terms of ergonomics and preference. If your wife is going to be using it so you can get your tractor back, you want her to be happy. If you wife is taking your tractor and this new one is your...

I’ll go with a bent blade.

OK so weight's not an issue, you have what sounds like a nicely equipped 1526 that can go everywhere you need and do every job except mowing... what are you actual needs for this second small tractor? It's a lot of expense to fill the mowing gap, which you could plug much more effectively with...

What's your weight limit for mowing with tractor + MMM? That was a big factor for me, most of my property that I mow is in a flood plain. I came up with my weight limit and then found the biggest tractor I could within that limit, and it's worked out for me. I got a Deere 2025R and I know you...