rScotty
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- Joined
- Apr 21, 2001
- Messages
- 9,517
- Location
- Rural mountains - Colorado
- Tractor
- Kubota M59, JD530, JD310SG. Restoring Yanmar YM165D
Good question. I'm retired, so there is no need to mow quickly. The fields will be mowed once or twice a year. Same for the overgrowth on the trails - about 3 miles of mowing - a mile and a half on either side of the trails that have overgrowth.I'm going to bring up a related question to consider of how much time you have to mow?
Your actual mowing speed may depend on the thickness and height of the vegetation you are going to mow along with how slowly you need to travel in order not to turn over on hilly terrain, especially if it is uneven, rutted, has woodchuck holes, etc hidden in the vegetation.
If I understand what you've posted, you have about 7 total acres you want to keep mowed. Most fields are rough enough that you may only be able to mow at about 4 mph. With a 5' cutter, you would be able to mow an esimated 2.18 acres per hour so it would take you about 3.2 hours to mow all 7 acres. Mowing Calcuator | How many acres can I mow in an hour
I'll be plowing with the UTV. It's a Polaris Ranger with an enclosed cab and heat. I probably won't use the tractor much when its cold and snowy, unless the UTV is overwhelmed by too much snow.Seeing that you are in snow country;I would advise the L6060 HSTC.Cab is a necessity.Rent a excavator as needed.
Congratulations would love to see some pictures when you get it!I finally made up my mind. The L47 TLB should be delivered in a week or so. The dealer has it in stock. They're just waiting for the hydraulic thumb to come in. They will supply the box blade and forks, too. I'll get the grapple, flail, and woodchipper from other suppliers. Probably EA and WoodMaxx.