Buying Advice New Tractor Help - Kubota B2601 or Deere 3025e

[rkidd]

I didn't have any problem at all getting mine off once I figured out the steps. Found out my gauge wheels turn 90 degrees at a height that allows me to simply roll it out sideways.

Exactly right!!!

 

[prof fate]

Huge learning curve on a zero turn. Not as easy as it looks.

Took me a few mowings to get it down pat, after 3 years it's not an issue.

At the farm there's a mile of fence to mow, both sides...a MMM is easier, a rear mount sucks. rips / bends the posts (all steel ones).

Saw a DR 'weed whacker' that could be tractor mounted...thinking that over

 

[jon171717]

I moved from a Kubota 2620 to a JD 2038R a year ago. I can't tell you a single thing that I think was better on the Kubota. The reason I started looking for a new tractor in the first place was because my Kubota dealers service was just awful. Whatever you decide to go with, make sure the dealer is top notch.

 

[paulfun9]

Took me a few mowings to get it down pat, after 3 years it's not an issue.

At the farm there's a mile of fence to mow, both sides...a MMM is easier, a rear mount sucks. rips / bends the posts (all steel ones).

Saw a DR 'weed whacker' that could be tractor mounted...thinking that over

Stop hitting the posts with it and you won’t have that problem.

Sorry but the reality of it is that every person I ever met who had a problem with busting things up with a rear mount just simply could not drive anything very well at all. I use a rear finish mower and get a better cut, get closer to things and have less to trim with the weed eater than any mid mount I ever owned or used. This all without tearing anything up ever!

 

[Diggin It]

Saw a DR 'weed whacker' that could be tractor mounted...thinking that over

Really? I've been trying to figure out how to do that, both mount and power.

I suppose it has a 'DR price' though doesn't it?

 

[prof fate]

Stop hitting the posts with it and you won’t have that problem.

Sorry but the reality of it is that every person I ever met who had a problem with busting things up with a rear mount just simply could not drive anything very well at all. I use a rear finish mower and get a better cut, get closer to things and have less to trim with the weed eater than any mid mount I ever owned or used. This all without tearing anything up ever!

i've not found a way to mow a mile of fence and get under the fence and not hit post every so often. a rear mower is just that much harder to watch. I do not want to weedwhack it and the lady of the house doesn't want chemicals

 

[prof fate]

Really? I've been trying to figure out how to do that, both mount and power.

I suppose it has a 'DR price' though doesn't it?

on sale for $1100.

I hate string trimmers..no idea if this 'string' lasts longer or what it is made of.

3-Point Hitch Trimmer Mower: String Trimmer and Fence Mower | DR Power Equipment

 

[s219]

on sale for $1100.

I hate string trimmers..no idea if this 'string' lasts longer or what it is made of.

3-Point Hitch Trimmer Mower: String Trimmer and Fence Mower | DR Power Equipment

The first iteration of the product had many issues, but DR did a redesign a couple years ago that seemed like it would solve the problems. I haven't read all the reviews since then but a quick glance shows an improvement from all the previous 1-2 star reviews.

I contemplated getting one to mow the ditches along my driveway, since sickle mowers were out of sight on price. Then I thought about building a 3-pt mount to position an old lawn mower off to the side. In the meantime the ditches grew in a bit and we like the look better. Problem solved for $0.

 

[TBone]

The treadle is odd for the first hour, then you have absolutely no conscious knowledge that your foot is even on it and doing it's thing. I sure wouldn't let that have any weight on deciding. If your brain is unable to convert that treadle action to unconscious muscle memory in a very short time of use, you likely need to wear a helmet and carry a droll towel....

Actually the treadle was odd for about the first 8 hours for me. Now I kinda like it.