New MF 471

[pennwalk]

BIG_R_Jr_3
Sweet looking place. Your MF looks like a strong one. Are you loving the hogging? Have you had the heart thumping thrill of a big rock or log rumbling around under the mower. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Or the joy of mowing barbed wire /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Chris

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

Hey Pennwalk, No I can't say that I've mowed over any barbed wire yet or any rocks or stumps or the like. But we were told by the dealer that the "Bush Hog" 286 mower machine would eaisly handle 2" trees and shrubs. Then when we got her delivered the Dealers helper told me that it would handle things as large as the size of his arm, which was around 4".... I was a little unsure about that at first and didn't try anything that large the first couple of days.....But the third day I had one single pine tree that was left in the field all alone and in a bad location so I thought what the heck lets see if it will handle it, drove right over the tree and she ate it like it was nothing, quiet impressive. I will admitt the bush hog machine was a good buy for me.

What I'm most impressed with is the ease at which this tractor handles this rough heavy junk of wild growth and at how efficient it is on diesel fuel, I have only filled the tank up one and half times... I'm growing in confidence that whatever is front of her won't be there much longer. But in the air of caution in any areas of uncertainty I feel more comfortable backing in with the bush hog first and try on clearing enough space to make a judgement call on hows my best plan of attack.......

 

[hunterridgefarm]

Big-R,
Very nice or should I say very mean machine.

I noticed the hog and box blade but it looked as if something else was on the trailer...could it have been a PHD?

The new MF dealer close to me has been in business for about a year and a half. I am keeping my eye on him to see how his inventory moves. Last time I was by there he had around 15 MF on the lot and added about 5 Kioti's.I have always liked MF but seems dealers are few and far between in my area. If he is still there when I look at Utility size the 461-471 will be a top contender.

Have FUN, Be SAFE!!

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

Hey Hunterridgefarm,

I just got back from property, after being on a 5 day "kick butt", take no names, type of mission...And I will admitt I'm a little tried.... You were correct on the PHD, is and was on trailer at delivery. However I'm still waiting on my pallet forks should get them the 20th of this month..... I've got lot of photos to post tomorrow of a couple new projects, oh ya after I'm done with work first, being away this long I'm sure that load will be heavy tooo.....

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

OK some more pictures; Its time to clear some land, Ready Set Go........

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

Just Go Right Through it Big Boy........

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

Then I cut through here and came across this area

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

Now it looks like this and there are plenty of big fresh deer tracks all around...........

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

Hey have any of you ever got stuck in the wet stuff, muck, or swamp ?? I think I've come across the right tool that will help... Meet aka "SWAMP THING"

 

[BIG_R_Jr_3]

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