dodge man
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Isn't there something in the bible about "coveting thy neighbor's tractors". Were not neighbors so I guess I can be jealous all I want. Nice set up.
Christmas in April with Santa Barlow and a B2920 + ZD21
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Nice setup. Congrats on the new machines.
Brady is a great guy to deal with.
Looks like you've got some nice spring weather to break in those new machines.
After an unusually dry winter, we're finally in a regular spring snowstorm pattern, so all the warm weather projects I was just getting started on have stalled - either too much snow or too much mud during the warm days following, so I've been going through some major tractor work withdrawl. You can only plow so much snow before the warm ground melts it away.
Brady is a great guy to deal with.
Looks like you've got some nice spring weather to break in those new machines.
After an unusually dry winter, we're finally in a regular spring snowstorm pattern, so all the warm weather projects I was just getting started on have stalled - either too much snow or too much mud during the warm days following, so I've been going through some major tractor work withdrawl. You can only plow so much snow before the warm ground melts it away.
Charlton John
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Congrats! Beautiful looking toys you got there. I love the ZTR best of luck!
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Thanks,
I am very very happy I went to the 2X20 series - for my needs is perfect. Although I know I will miss my BX (put 750 hours on it in 6 years) I just "felt right" when I sat and drove right platform of the 2920. I did look at the 3200 and would just love to own one but for my needs I could not justify it at this time. There is something to be said about not going too too big - I remember once last winter I had to dig out a trench along side my house to get utilities from my main house to a new addition above the garage. Talk about tight spots! (see pic). So I have realized it is nice to have a balance between a small and larger frame - I think the 2X20 provides that and more.
I also very pleased with the decision to go to the ZTM instead of a MMM. I realize it is another engine in which I would have to care for but for me its a small sacrifice not having to deal with taking implements on / off. Although the ZD is overkill for my 1.5 acres of grass (2+ acres at my other property) I felt this would be one of my last mower purchases - I am sold on the Kubota line and quality. I did look at the JD, Toro and Scag however the ZD came with a fabricated deck and the diesel engine so I looked at this purchase as a investment for the long run.
When I finially got the ZD home I took it out to get familiar with the controls (I never drove one before) - after 15 minutes I was very comfortable (and I guess happy as the Girl Friend said I was grinning from ear to ear) - I have to admit its a blast - sadly I let her drive it as well - she woun't get off - the sinking remark which followed after her test drive was "I cant wait to cut the grass with it"! - Lovely.
I am very very happy I went to the 2X20 series - for my needs is perfect. Although I know I will miss my BX (put 750 hours on it in 6 years) I just "felt right" when I sat and drove right platform of the 2920. I did look at the 3200 and would just love to own one but for my needs I could not justify it at this time. There is something to be said about not going too too big - I remember once last winter I had to dig out a trench along side my house to get utilities from my main house to a new addition above the garage. Talk about tight spots! (see pic). So I have realized it is nice to have a balance between a small and larger frame - I think the 2X20 provides that and more.
I also very pleased with the decision to go to the ZTM instead of a MMM. I realize it is another engine in which I would have to care for but for me its a small sacrifice not having to deal with taking implements on / off. Although the ZD is overkill for my 1.5 acres of grass (2+ acres at my other property) I felt this would be one of my last mower purchases - I am sold on the Kubota line and quality. I did look at the JD, Toro and Scag however the ZD came with a fabricated deck and the diesel engine so I looked at this purchase as a investment for the long run.
When I finially got the ZD home I took it out to get familiar with the controls (I never drove one before) - after 15 minutes I was very comfortable (and I guess happy as the Girl Friend said I was grinning from ear to ear) - I have to admit its a blast - sadly I let her drive it as well - she woun't get off - the sinking remark which followed after her test drive was "I cant wait to cut the grass with it"!
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When I finially got the ZD home I took it out to get familiar with the controls (I never drove one before) - after 15 minutes I was very comfortable (and I guess happy as the Girl Friend said I was grinning from ear to ear) - I have to admit its a blast - sadly I let her drive it as well - she woun't get off - the sinking remark which followed after her test drive was "I cant wait to cut the grass with it"!
Well, you can either dump her so you can keep the 2 machines all to yourself, or give her a ring and marry her, and you'll have his-n-hers machines.
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Well, you can either dump her so you can keep the 2 machines all to yourself, or give her a ring and marry her, and you'll have his-n-hers machines.
Scary - sounds like you just got off the phone with her - in fact there was a point in time last weekend when the excitment was still fresh (after just taking deleivery) when she figured out that some of tractor funding could have been put to other uses!
Do'ya think she accept the ZD instead of a ring?
Charlton John
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Scary - sounds like you just got off the phone with her - in fact there was a point in time last weekend when the excitment was still fresh (after just taking deleivery) when she figured out that some of tractor funding could have been put to other uses!
Do'ya think she accept the ZD instead of a ring?
She might accept the ZD over a ring then you can use that ring money for more toys
I agree w/ your last post about using the ZTR actually makes cutting the lawn fun. I feel this way w/ my bottom of the line ZTR (all I could afford at the time) so I can only imaging how much fun it would be on that Kubota! I am planning on upgrading to a nice commercial unit in a couple years so I will be giving these a good look, it would be nice having matching equipment!
gordyy
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Looking good and she just might take that instead of the ring,
and I know the xmas in april thing just got my new tractor last night just at dark it showed up.
enjoy and have fun
and I know the xmas in april thing just got my new tractor last night just at dark it showed up.
enjoy and have fun
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GORDYY: What tractor did you get? I spent a year in ND. Is the wind still blowing? Hope the water isn't hitting you.
Hope the water isn't hitting you.
gordyy
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bought me a yanmar cubcadet sc2400
and yes the wind is blowing and the creek is high higher than its ever been
record flooding all over the place
I actually live right along the river just I live up on the high bank (no access not really a river view unless you get right up to the bank
however the people with those expensive houses and lots on the other side will have water in the rafters long before it hits me lol
lots of sandbagging going on up here
and yes the wind is blowing and the creek is high higher than its ever been
record flooding all over the place
I actually live right along the river just I live up on the high bank (no access not really a river view unless you get right up to the bank
however the people with those expensive houses and lots on the other side will have water in the rafters long before it hits me lol
lots of sandbagging going on up here