New MX5400

[Steppenwolfe]

Which width did you get?

15 ft... The Befco is rated to mow up to 8mph. That seems a bit aggressive for what I will do, 4 to 5 mph.

 

[Popgadget]

It really depends on the ground. If it’s smooth like a sod field, I think that 8 would be believable. If it’s a typical pasture, 4 might be pushing it.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

It really depends on the ground. If it’s smooth like a sod field, I think that 8 would be believable. If it’s a typical pasture, 4 might be pushing it.

I have been bushogging it in 1st gear, high range. That rides very comfortable and does a nice cut. So I figure the same with the Befco. 2nd gear might be a little too fast. Shoot.... at any speed it will be an improvement.

 

[oosik]

Stepp - that's a MIGHTY FINE looking new tractor. There are sure times when I wish my M6040 was shod with R-4 tires. Then here comes the winter snows followed by the spring mud and, once again, I'm glad I have R-1's.

I've spent way too much time looking at/drooling over a brand new bush hog type cutter. Finally, reality hit. I simply do not have that much to cut here on the 80. Plus the M6040 is open station and I would die from all the dust and ash kicked up.

Like the man said - "I love the smell of Napalm in the morning". There is NOTHING like the smell of a brand new tractor. Have fun Stepp ..............

 

[murphy1244]

Nice machine Steppie! I really like that shredder!

 

[workinonit]

My new finish mower for 30 acres of nice, smooth pasture.

That's a Befco. I have that same FM in a 20 foot. Mine is a Frontier 2120. I bought mine slightly used for less than half price quite a few years ago. Probably the best attachment I have ever owned. I really want the hydraulic kit that disengages the deck locks. Since I upgraded to a cab tractor that function is a challenge. I can't seem to find anyone around here that will or can get it for me.

 

[riptides]

With those finishing mowers, I need to do some calculations on - money vs. time.

I could expand my "lawn" to over 40 acres. LOL.

Beats getting hot, dusty and beat to all hades on the ZTR. That could be returned to just front yard duties. LOL.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

With those finishing mowers, I need to do some calculations on - money vs. time.

I could expand my "lawn" to over 40 acres. LOL.

Beats getting hot, dusty and beat to all hades on the ZTR. That could be returned to just front yard duties. LOL.

I know what you mean... I was spending two days on the zero turn to just mow 15 acres, then the next week I'd do the other half... Told wifey no way was I spending the rest of my life on a mower.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Finally got the new MX delivered yesterday with the Land Pride stump grinder attached. Had to wait two weeks for the rear remotes and the 3rd function on the loader. She's a beauty!

 

[buck12]

Finally got the new MX delivered yesterday with the Land Pride stump grinder attached. Had to wait two weeks for the rear remotes and the 3rd function on the loader. She's a beauty!

Congratulations. Nothing like shiny new orange paint.