CCL
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I'm a new registered user on TBN, but have been lurking around for a while...
Took delivery of a X748SE/62C today, replacing the X540/54 we've had for just about a year. The X540 was better than the JD185 we had previously, but I wasn't real happy with the 540's ride, the ergonomics and seat comfort, and especially the way it sucked gasoline like no tomorrow (not too surprising I guess - 27 hp from gasoline has to have a price). My wife mows about 7 acres including the pasture maintenance, and she'd burn through 5 - 7 gal each mowing.
Haven't had much time yet on the 748, but so far, I can't think of anything better for mowing the area we have. The air suspension seat is fully adjustable, comfortable, and great on our fairly rough terrain. The Yanmar's very quiet and smooth-running compared to the 540 v-twin, with a pleasant "thrum-thrum-thrum" sound with the 62C engaged. I'm expecting a big fuel consumption bonus over gas - plus, we get off-road diesel for about the same or less than regular gas. The hydraulic lift controls are much better than the 540's and the extra ports will allow a front blade hook-up this winter when the snow flies again.
Anyway, looking forward to updating you all as we (or Jan) puts in more seat time. On first impression though, this is an awesome machine!!
Took delivery of a X748SE/62C today, replacing the X540/54 we've had for just about a year. The X540 was better than the JD185 we had previously, but I wasn't real happy with the 540's ride, the ergonomics and seat comfort, and especially the way it sucked gasoline like no tomorrow (not too surprising I guess - 27 hp from gasoline has to have a price). My wife mows about 7 acres including the pasture maintenance, and she'd burn through 5 - 7 gal each mowing.
Haven't had much time yet on the 748, but so far, I can't think of anything better for mowing the area we have. The air suspension seat is fully adjustable, comfortable, and great on our fairly rough terrain. The Yanmar's very quiet and smooth-running compared to the 540 v-twin, with a pleasant "thrum-thrum-thrum" sound with the 62C engaged. I'm expecting a big fuel consumption bonus over gas - plus, we get off-road diesel for about the same or less than regular gas. The hydraulic lift controls are much better than the 540's and the extra ports will allow a front blade hook-up this winter when the snow flies again.
Anyway, looking forward to updating you all as we (or Jan) puts in more seat time. On first impression though, this is an awesome machine!!
