Rear Finish Mower 5' or 6' RFM on the cheap?

amolaver · Sep 13, 2009

Reading and searching through threads, I keep coming back to First Choice. I submitted a contact request through their web site, but haven't heard from them. Are there any retailers in the mid-atlantic (northern VA or maryland preferred) who carry the brand? It looks like Sweet Tractors went out of business, and another dealer in Manassas doesn't list First Choice on their site (forgot the name).

So... Are there comparable units to the first choice at similar price points (or cheaper). I am only interested in rear discharge.

I know there are a million RFM threads, but haven't found the 'right' one, so apologies in advance if I just missed it.

ahm

SunnyJim · Sep 14, 2009

Sweet tractor is still in business. I just spoke to Ken Sweet maybe 2 weeks ago when I needed a U bolt for my First Choice tiller.

Sweet Farm Equipment Co.,Disc Mowers, Compact Tractors,Implements, Ship Nationwide Daily

Robertson Equipment in Colerain, NC carries some First choice equipment, I don't know if that would be any closer then going to Sweet Tractor. The Bush Hog brand mowers look pretty good as well and widely available in the Hampton Roads area of VA.

Bush Hog&reg - Performance You Can Count On

Howse RFM is also available in Hampton Roads. Old price list from earlier this year has it at $1550 for a 5ft.

amolaver · Sep 14, 2009

SunnyJim said:
Sweet tractor is still in business. I just spoke to Ken Sweet maybe 2 weeks ago when I needed a U bolt for my First Choice tiller.

Sweet Farm Equipment Co.,Disc Mowers, Compact Tractors,Implements, Ship Nationwide Daily

Robertson Equipment in Colerain, NC carries some First choice equipment, I don't know if that would be any closer then going to Sweet Tractor. The Bush Hog brand mowers look pretty good as well and widely available in the Hampton Roads area of VA.

Bush Hog&reg - Performance You Can Count On

Howse RFM is also available in Hampton Roads. Old price list from earlier this year has it at $1550 for a 5ft.

weird, couldn't get to sweet's web site last night. probably an issue on my end. i didn't realize they were in kentucky. going to southern NC to get my tractor (from the DC area) is a long enough trip for a few months. based on how much i want to spend (less than $1500 if possible), it would appear i am down to caroni, first choice, or the harbor freight types. based on the feedback, i'm leaning towards FC, but i'm certainly open at this point to alternatives.

ahm