Mowing Help me justify a new X530

[mjm1]

Now mowing 1.5 acres with a GT 225, 42" deck with 2 bagger. Like the mulch, hate the bagger for leaves. Like the traction assist on the X530, 54" deck (which dealer says does not mulch well), will get the 3 bag powerflow for grass and cyclone rake for leaves. Mowing time (now 1.5 hrs) should be reduced to an hour. New machine will have a 4 yr warranty (or used has 3 years and saves $900.00. Should I stay with current tractor, which is in excellent shape, or upgrade in the Spring?

 

[greg_g]

I'm thinkin' this question would be better addressed in the JD lawn & garden forum.

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[mjm1]

Thanks, I will try to move it.

 

[mjm1]

Thanks, I moved it but do not know how to get rid of original post.

 

[JimRB]

How often do you mow? I bet I mowed 6-10 times last year. For me saving an hour would not justify spending $7,000. Looks like a neat lawn mower.

 

[mjm1]

This year mowed over 30 times, picked up leaves another 6.

 

[WilliamBos]

If you buy the X530, will there be more chores for it to do??

Had a loaner X500 a few years back, like the bigger platform compared to our CC LT1042, liked the gas though.

If you are comfortable with the price, your SO (if you have one...) gave you the go ahead, then I say go for it. You only live once.

 

[jenkinsph]

This year mowed over 30 times, picked up leaves another 6.

Dang! That is alot of mowing, how much growth do you get between cuttings? Like Jim, I mow maybe 6 to 10 times a year.

 

[mjm1]

Since I mulch have to cut more often. Commercial guys in So Maine all estimate 30x / yr. My son is in the business and I agree. Am also looking at a BX. A FEL would come in handy!

 

[Deere Dude]

Now mowing 1.5 acres with a GT 225, 42" deck with 2 bagger. Like the mulch, hate the bagger for leaves. Like the traction assist on the X530, 54" deck (which dealer says does not mulch well), will get the 3 bag powerflow for grass and cyclone rake for leaves. Mowing time (now 1.5 hrs) should be reduced to an hour. New machine will have a 4 yr warranty (or used has 3 years and saves $900.00. Should I stay with current tractor, which is in excellent shape, or upgrade in the Spring?

Some times I get sick of trying to justify everything. If I had to justify everything I bought I would have nothing. If you want it and you aren't taking from the table or the house-payments to get it, just buy the thing and enjoy it. If it's a nice tractor like the 530 you won't regret it.