Mowing or periodically bush hogging 40+ acres here, with these observations:
* Zero with 60" rear discharge is faster (and more fun) than tractor with 72" rotary cutter but increasing speed differential increases discomfort
* Putting decent tires (I use Carlstar Versa Turfs) on the Z gives it...
Same problem in 2021 MX6000 - couldn't lift a cheek to fart while underway. Sometimes just looking over to one side or bouncing on a bump was all it took to cut the engine; not so good while on steep slopes. If you unplug the switch harness and jumper the two contacts together be sure it is...
I use the large Kubota Zero Turn mowers (ZD331 & ZD1511 - 60" rear discharge decks) on very hilly Virginia property for the most part. They out-mow the L4400 (Kubota tractor with 6' Bushhog) by a wide margin as long as the grass isn't over 14". Just don't bother with turf tires. I use...
Thanks BackRoad - I have the same MX6000 HST and 130 hrs, bush hogging in 80 degrees with steep hills and very high grass for 4 hours. I had just cleared the radiator screen to prevent overheating and 10 minutes later the tractor just stopped. Ignition key was hot to the touch and there was no...