JDKu
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I don't know why but I can't find a lot of info on the GF1800. I'm on an acreage and want something to mow near trees (maybe an acre). I already have a tractor with mid mower pulling an offset mower in the open areas (3 acres) and intend to keep it for open areas. Will a GF1800 handle slopes and side hills as well as a tractor? I'm worried a new zero turn at this price point won't handle the slopes because I suspect this price restricts me to mid deck ztrs. I could mow the yard in 2wd with my tractor, but I do spin out once in a while and I understand you lose control of the mid mount ztrs in this scenario. One place i spin out is inches from my house. So I think a used front mount might be my only option at this price. Am I correct?
My yard is also pretty rough. I've read the GF1800 bounces a lot. Is it worse than newer zero turns at this price?
Would a 5k new mower be as reliable as the diesel powered GF1800 with 900 hour's on it?
I've heard the GF1800 doesn't cut as nice as the new ztr because of lower blade speed and less suction. But the web is contradictory on how well this mower cuts. Any experiences? I don't have a manicured lawn (no fertilizer and not watered - just thick in the low spots) so perhaps this isn't a concern. I'm looking at a gf1800 with a 60 inch deck. I'm happy with the cut on my MF GC2300 and its60 inch deck. It would be nice to know if the GF1800 cuts as well.
Thank you in advance!
My yard is also pretty rough. I've read the GF1800 bounces a lot. Is it worse than newer zero turns at this price?
Would a 5k new mower be as reliable as the diesel powered GF1800 with 900 hour's on it?
I've heard the GF1800 doesn't cut as nice as the new ztr because of lower blade speed and less suction. But the web is contradictory on how well this mower cuts. Any experiences? I don't have a manicured lawn (no fertilizer and not watered - just thick in the low spots) so perhaps this isn't a concern. I'm looking at a gf1800 with a 60 inch deck. I'm happy with the cut on my MF GC2300 and its60 inch deck. It would be nice to know if the GF1800 cuts as well.
Thank you in advance!