New mower

[shade2u2]

Yesterday I finally was able to assemble & use my new FirstChoice 6' rear discharge mower unit. It went together without much difficulty, appears to be very well built (weighs almost 600 lbs), and it did a great job cutting our new yard (& some of the grass was pretty tall).
It's a great mower & fun to cut a couple of acres in such little time. I was able to back in near trees in order to cut very close to them & leave very little for trimming.

 

[tdenny]

Shade2u2,

That's good to hear since I'm hoping to get my mower (First Choice) sometime soon. So far the responses for their mowers are very good. Have fun.

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

If it's built anything like their box blade (the one I have and TD doesn't yet /w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif ), it ought to be sturdy enough for you. My "Light Duty" is as heavy as I'll ever need.

I'm now anxiously awaiting the beginning of production of the First Choice rotary mowers early this month. I ordered a 5' model from the dealer when I ordered my box blade so I could be the first kid on my block to have one. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

Once again, I went with the "Light Duty" version because I don't think my tractor could move what they must call a "Heavy Duty" model. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I imagine I could use one as a chipper/shreadder, though. /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

 

[BrettW]

Shade, what size tractor are you pulling the FC mower with?
weight, PTO hp? thanks, bw

 

[bnixon]

Shade2u2,

Great to hear. I am waiting on my 7' FC finish mower as well. Sound like you are enjoying yours. When can you get some pics up? What all was involved in the assembly?

Thanks,

 

[shade2u2]

I'm using a NewHolland TC33 (about 3500 lbs & about 27 PTO hp if I remember right) with no problem. In my opinion, I may have handled a 7', but the 6' will be more tree friendly.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

I will try to take some pictures tonight, but will have to spray it off first due to it being so dusty when I mowed. It broke my heart to get the mower dirty... /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[shade2u2]

Here's a pic of the new mower. It is still filthy from the first cut.

 

[shade2u2]

Here's the tractor, mower, new grass, & new house in the background...

 

[JimMc]

What do you get the man who has everything? Nice place. Congratulations /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[BrettW]

Shade, looks like the mower has no chain guard, do you find that you are throwing stuff a lot?