Southern in Alabama, 64 yo, happened across the forum while trying to decided what mower I need to fit my needs. I have done a bunch of reading on the internet but this is my first post asking for help. I have a bad back and need a right knee replaced, getting old hasn't been much fun. Unfortunately my property was hit by a tornado on 4/27/11, but at least I had something left to work with, much luckier than many in the area. Only have an acre but use to only have to cut less than half that. I lost 42 oak and hickory trees 60 feet and taller. The canopy from the lost trees use to keep grass from growing, now it is a mess and tying to grow over with all kind of weeds and grass. Luckily I had assistance in removing most of the stumps. It is on a rough, steep grade so my old craftsman rider isn't helping. Thinking I need something that has traction control or 4 wheel drive. Would be nice to have something with ground attachment ability to at least make the area more user friendly. Local JD dealer has been NO help. Kubota dealer wants to sell me just what he has in stock, a GR2120 but I don't think this is what I need. Talking to a large JD dealer 60 miles away. He is recommending either a used 2008 X740 with 286 Hrs and a 54 deck. priced at $7900.00(no rear pto), a new X710 48 priced at $9379.00 or a new X540 48 priced at $6859.00. I prefer the 48" deck due to obstacles a 54" will not fit around. The X740 was a local trade in the dealer sold originally and has done the servicing, owner wanted a zero turn and from what I was told didn't use the X740 for anything but cutting grass. I turned wrenches for years both at work and at home because I enjoyed it and have hydraulic experience. From what I have read on this site, I know yall have much more experience and hopefully can provide some advice. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
Hey yall, need help please
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deerseeker001
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welcome from Wisconsin,i am sure someone here with this knowledge will help you.
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You would increase your chances of getting help by posting your question(s) with a descriptive thread title ("need help" is pretty general.
) in one of the more specific forums; e.g., John Deere Lawn & Garden.Good luck.
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Because of obstacles I use an x749 with 48" deck, the 4x4ws works well on slopes mowing around trees. Something similar should work for you from what you describe. I would also look into an x729 with the less costly gas engine as both are alot of mower and cost for a small lot.
