LS MT240E or MT342
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Not sure if it is too late to change your order, but the LS finish mower might not be a great choice.....
My LS dealer actually talked me out of buying one from him! He said they eat belts every season and the blades are proprietary and expensive. There are better mowers out there at 1/2-3/4 of the cost.
My LS dealer actually talked me out of buying one from him! He said they eat belts every season and the blades are proprietary and expensive. There are better mowers out there at 1/2-3/4 of the cost.
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@ LS Tractor Owner, The 6ft LS finish mower was 2400 with discount. I probably wont try to change the order now, but what are the other mowers? If I have problems with this one I will try somethigng else. .Thanks for letting me know this.
I was out this morning and measuered the field I will be mowing, total 10.5 acres. ( not counting my lawn, which is 1.25 acres, I mow with a riding mower) But i will have some of that in food plots and might let some of that go.. Might need a bush hog b4 it is all over with. I have paid someone else to do this work for many years now. But I am retiring effective Dec 31. So i am making myself something to do,LOL..
I was out this morning and measuered the field I will be mowing, total 10.5 acres. ( not counting my lawn, which is 1.25 acres, I mow with a riding mower) But i will have some of that in food plots and might let some of that go.. Might need a bush hog b4 it is all over with. I have paid someone else to do this work for many years now. But I am retiring effective Dec 31. So i am making myself something to do,LOL..
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LS Tractor Owner
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- LS XG3025 TLB, Previously MT125 TLB, Craftsman GTS6500
There are many mowers out there, from Ag-Mier, King Kutter, Tartan, Etc...
I actually purchased a 72" finish mower from Betsco 2 years ago. I have used and abused it, cutting 10 acres where a brush mower should be used. I have actually cut 2' tall yuccas (tough as any 2" tree) with it.
It is a Chinese import, but Betsco stocks parts. I paid $1150 for it, delivered to my door in about a week. I figured I could buy 2 of 'em for less than some of the 'name brand' mowers.
They are having a "21% off" deal right now, good thru Dec 31st. Use coupon code 'dec21' (That's when I got mine on sale)
Here is a link:
I actually purchased a 72" finish mower from Betsco 2 years ago. I have used and abused it, cutting 10 acres where a brush mower should be used. I have actually cut 2' tall yuccas (tough as any 2" tree) with it.
It is a Chinese import, but Betsco stocks parts. I paid $1150 for it, delivered to my door in about a week. I figured I could buy 2 of 'em for less than some of the 'name brand' mowers.
They are having a "21% off" deal right now, good thru Dec 31st. Use coupon code 'dec21' (That's when I got mine on sale)
Here is a link:
Betstco Tractor Impliments
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FH-FM Finish Mower | Betstco Sales, Parts, and Service:
The Farmer-Helper finishing mowers allow mowing close to shrubs and building for faster yard maintenance. Either side may be used for close trimming, which is a feature that is not available on side discharge systems. The rear discharge gives you an advantage for eliminating grass buildup in...
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Torvy
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If you are cutting "fields", you probably don't want a finish mower. That is more for lawns...of course a lot depends on how you define 'field'.
I'm retiring at the end of the school year...my land will have little or no lawn. I have a few acres of utility easements that only get cut by them every 8 years...I'm getting a medium to heavy duty rotary cutter. I've got time to pick a brand on those...probably more about features per dollar.
Congrats! I am excited for you and a little jealous.
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@Torvy yeah, I think the finish mower might be a litte lite for what I am doing. But I am wanting a better looking cut. the bush hogging alway looks so rough. Thanks & hope you enjoy retirement.
@LS Tractor Owner, that is cheap enough. Sounds like they are tough, if I need another one in the future will definitely check these out.
Thanks for the info.
@LS Tractor Owner, that is cheap enough. Sounds like they are tough, if I need another one in the future will definitely check these out.
Thanks for the info.
ZetorSteve
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Sounds like you should have got flail mower. They do tall pasture grass and light brush and leave a nice non bush hog look.
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I seen those, but was not sure about them & they were expensive. If I live long enough, & my money doesn't run out,
probably will try one. some day. Might see if i can rent one.
ZetorSteve
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I seen those, but was not sure about them & they were expensive. If I live long enough, & my money doesn't run out,
A light duty one is the same price of the finish mower you purchased. That will be built more than heavy enough if you can use a finish mower in the same spot.