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pak7819
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Geeseman,
Some sections of the field where I mow between the rows are smoother than others so I'm constantly varying my speed as to not get knocked around too much. My tractor is Hydro and keeping it in low range (with the side console lever) I'm often switching between low and high speeds (with the toggle switch) as the conditions change in additional to varying my foot pedal input. On average it seems to take about 4.5-5 hours to mow all ten acres. This is done with one single pass down each row also,...which was my goal in going this route,...saving time.
I considered the route you took with a ZTR but opted to try this instead and am happy for now. I'm not sure how long this combo will work as eventually the trees get larger (the whole point,..right?). I admit I may have to opt for smaller mower or a ZTR eventually but am hoping this mid mount 84" gets to about the 5 year mark at least before the trees get too big.
I assume you're doing some similar mowing between tree rows? Curious to know if you can give me some estimated growth rates and sizes as the planting matures. I just planted my trees (10,000 total) in late April/early May as 1 year old saplings. All hard woods about the dia of a pencil, 12-18" tall.
Thanks,
Paul
Some sections of the field where I mow between the rows are smoother than others so I'm constantly varying my speed as to not get knocked around too much. My tractor is Hydro and keeping it in low range (with the side console lever) I'm often switching between low and high speeds (with the toggle switch) as the conditions change in additional to varying my foot pedal input. On average it seems to take about 4.5-5 hours to mow all ten acres. This is done with one single pass down each row also,...which was my goal in going this route,...saving time.
I considered the route you took with a ZTR but opted to try this instead and am happy for now. I'm not sure how long this combo will work as eventually the trees get larger (the whole point,..right?). I admit I may have to opt for smaller mower or a ZTR eventually but am hoping this mid mount 84" gets to about the 5 year mark at least before the trees get too big.
I assume you're doing some similar mowing between tree rows? Curious to know if you can give me some estimated growth rates and sizes as the planting matures. I just planted my trees (10,000 total) in late April/early May as 1 year old saplings. All hard woods about the dia of a pencil, 12-18" tall.
Thanks,
Paul
