Need to buy a new "don't know what"

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takesallkinds

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Need to buy a new \"don\'t know what\"

I am overwhelmed and getting more confused. I don't yet know the secret language you all are using. I want to replace a getting beat-up Simplicity RTG12. It's 16 years old, still can cut the lawn, but there's more to do now. Two horses and rented utility land added. Have about 1.5 acres of lawn, 1.5 acres of pasture (little rough, but the horses take care of most of it) and 1 acre of pretty rough (uneven, little rocky, wet grass field). The 12HP Simplicity currently does the job but I'd like to get it done a little quicker, with something that can take the bounces and still give a nice cut to the front lawn.
The time is only worth so much money. I first started thinking of a used sub-compact import. A little snow removal was a consideration. Garden tractors are too much $. Considering lawn tractors $2-4000 just for the lawn and something else for the snow. So right now I'm trying to figure out if I can get a rugged whatever that will do the nice job in the front and stand up to the back. Different mower attachments may be a consideration. I don't know. I've made 4-5 major mind changes the last 2 days. Any advice or considerations would be greatly appreciated. I can't afford to waste the money.
 
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Re: Need to buy a new \"don\'t know what\"

takesallkinds, Hi and Welcome to TBN, With a $4k budget your fairly limited. You may be able to find an Older 8N with a mower or bushog or another brand that would fit the bill, But I think you can find something if your willing to be patient... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Good Luck in your search
 
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takesallkinds,

Hi, sounds like you really do need a sub-compact for your chores. But, you'll be searching for awhile in your price range. You'll need a well built garden tractor at least. I would suggest a 2500 series Cub Cadet and a 315-8 Toro Wheel Horse. They both have strong frames, cast iron front axles and rear cast iron transmissions with steel drive shafts. The 315-8 is a belt drive transmission. They both have retail prices in your price range. Check out their websites. They show the different models with prices and various attachments. I have a Toro Wheel Horse 520XI. It's the next step up from the 315-8 garden tractor. I use to have a 314-8 and traded up to what I have now. I hope this info will be helpful to you.

arthurb,
 
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Re: Need to buy a new \"don\'t know what\"

Thanks for the advice. I think I'm going to give up on snow removal and concentrate on something that will do the mowing I require. It's gotta be tough!
 
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You might want to check out the Cub Cadet SLT 1554 which comes with decent sized tires to help smooth out the ride and a 54" mower. It's under $3000.
 
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Foruum Rule 2. Do not cross-post your message to multiple forums.

Refer to this duplicate thread.

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