Lady needs advice on riding mower 5 acres with good size hill /rough terrain

[lisa6801]

Sold my cubcadet compact tractor. Need something that can handle a hill at one end of property (good size) and some rough terrain but mostly level (bottom land). Would like the capability to have a snow plow on front. I have about $5,500 to spend. Thought I would need 4wd but maybe not. If I have to clear my driveway, about 300ft. Clearing the driveway is secondary, I have a whole house generator if power goes out and can last a couple days. any recommendations?

 

[TnWV]

My JD X530 with HDAP rear tires does wonders on steep hills. They MSRP way out if your budget but I got mine on sale for 5,820. You could get into an X500 for your budget. Same machine without power steering or power deck lift. Both have diff lock and really climb with it engaged. I don't plow snow so can't comment on how good either will work but plows and even blowers I believe are available.

 

[DHD]

Check out the Husqvarna R322T AWD.
It's in your price range.
It's all wheel drive. Has great traction on hills.
The mower deck is out front, and will flip up for easy service.
Two lawn mower decks are presently offered.
A the Combi103 which is 42" wide and can be either rear discharge or a plug can be added turning it into a mulching deck.
The is also a 48" wide side discharge deck.
There is also an available front mount snow plow.

Here is a very popular thread about the R322T
http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=250230