Picking up new toys

[dperkins]

Recently joined the forum when I found it while doing research for a new CUT and mower. I was looking at upgrading from a BX1850 with a MMM and boxblade that has performed flawlessly for last 4 years in a multi-purpose role, and ended up getting a B2620 with FEL and a ZG222-48P to handle mowing duties. I got what I felt was a good deal and am excited to pick it up tomorrow. I have about 5.5 acres or so to mow and several more wooded acres to take care of so this combo was what I decided on after lurking on the board for a while and seeing what thoughts were on the various models. Looking forward to finding more information on various attachments and which ones are good or bad and why.

 

[skspurling]

Congrats! From personal experiance, I feel I can say you made an excellent choice. Did you keep the box blade?

 

[dperkins]

Yes, I kept the box blade and 4' brush hog I had been using with my old unit. Figured there was no sense in replacing them as they are in great shape now and wouldn't add much value to the trade.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new equipment.

 

[dperkins]

I made the trip down to Ardmore this morning and picked up the tractor and mower. Put a couple hours on each one this afternoon.

 

[red4now]

Congrats as well!

So shiny and new - time to get some dirt on that FEL!!

Nice truck / trailer combo BTW...

Have to also remember that they are not "toys" when your significant other is within earshot.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. :thumbsup:

 

[skspurling]

I was chatting with a neighbor shortly after changing a belt and right before testing my work. He laughed and said my equipment was quite a toy. I thought about it and corrected him. I said I wished it was just a toy. I think of a boat or a motor cycle as a toy. These things are tools. If it were a toy, I'd have less work to do! LOL!

 

[dperkins]

Congrats as well!

So shiny and new - time to get some dirt on that FEL!!

Nice truck / trailer combo BTW...

Have to also remember that they are not "toys" when your significant other is within earshot.

Thanks...and your spot on with the wife comment. she called me out on it when I said something similar.:laughing:

 

[TripleR]

I was chatting with a neighbor shortly after changing a belt and right before testing my work. He laughed and said my equipment was quite a toy. I thought about it and corrected him. I said I wished it was just a toy. I think of a boat or a motor cycle as a toy. These things are tools. If it were a toy, I'd have less work to do! LOL!

It ain't work if you like doing it.:thumbsup:

I could pay someone to do all my "work" and spend less money than we have in equipment.