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New mower to replace our 16 year old Bush Whacker came in Monday morning. We were looking at a Bush Hog 2815 or Rhino 3150, but with the recent price increases, the 2215 was what the budget could afford. The deck is 10 versus 7 gauge and its rated to cut 3.5" brush. That is more than I'll mow...

After 16 years, it is time to replace the BushWhacker. With the state of things today, wish we would have done it early last year. But hindsight is always 20/20. We were looking at Bush Hog or Rhino to replace the old mower and ended up with a Bush Hog. The decision came down to what we could...

Really enjoying the cab on the MF. Very quiet even running at PTO rpm. Plus, its nice and dry when you have to top fields in the rain. :dance1:

Tractor finally arrived today. The JD 5425 is a 83 HP machine. The MF 5609 is a 90 HP machine. Yet the difference between the two is much larger than 7 hp. The lift capacities, build of the 3 point hitch, loader, accessibility, and more is significantly better on the MF. The JD is a good...

Got to see my new tractor at the ag show in Raleigh today. It came straight from the port to the show. It still needs the loader put on and the final setup stuff done before its delivered. Should be here the week of the 16th. I'm blown away with how nice the tractor is. The cab is a step up...

Put $3,000 down on a new 5609 today. Orders placed with the factory in October. It'll take a few months to build the tractor and get to it the States. Probably looking at a January delivery date. Tractor specs: MF5609 - MFWD, Cab Dyna 4 transmission with autodrive MF941 Loader with a 83"...

Some pictures of the project:

I doubt you could pick a worse time to try and get a lawn going. My new house was completed today and we got our certificate of occupancy. Now I need to get some type cover crop or grass started to keep the topsoil from washing away. Aside from sodding, what works in South Carolina during the...

I have a John Deere 5425 with a 542 FEL. I installed the grapple hydraulic lines (hard lines and hoses) for the mid-mount 3rd valve. The grapple hydraulics terminate with what I believe are ISO 5675 3/4" steel body, 3/4" NPTF agricultural type quick disconnects. But I need the skid steer type...

Starting to look at a new 6430. Wanted to get a feel for folks experience with the 6030 series and what options are a must have. Tractor will be used for hay - square baling with a high capacity baler, round baling, stack wagon, etc. Probably go with two wheel drive and no FEL. We have 5...

We have about 30 acres in Sumter, SC that needs to be cleared. Most of the material is scrub oak, but there are a few trees up to 24" ~ 36" in diameter that need to be removed. The land is gently to steeply sloping sandy loam topsoil over a clay base. There are a couple small intermittent...

Here is a shot of the farm's new 5425. It still sitting at the dealer's lot, but will be delivered Friday morning. John Deere 5425 MFWD Cab with Air Suspension Seat 12F/12R PowrReverser with 540/540E PTO 15.5R38 In. R1 Radials - Rears 13.6-24 In. R1 Bias - Fronts 2 Rear SVCs 3 Mid SVCs...

I test drove a 5325 with a 542 NSL loader this afternoon. The 5325 had 2 midmount SVCs and 2 rear SVCs. It also had the 9F/3R transmission. After I let the tractor warmup, I backed it out the shed, set the throttle at about 1,400 rpm and proceeded to raise the FEL. I noticed I could only...

There is no way around it, I'm getting older. While I enjoy the freedom of my open station M6800 I'm growing weary of the poor climate control system on it. It seems the heater only works in the summer while the AC is on all winter long. I'm looking to move into a tractor with a cab. I am...

Gettin\' ready to cut hay One of the hay fields John Deere 4040 with New Holland Stack Wagon 'nother shot of the stack wagon Back end of the stack wagon