Hello everyone. I am new here and thought I might seek some advise on choosing a new mower. I just purchased a new home with quite a bit more property than I am used to. Here are some details...
5 acres. - 1 acre lawn, 2 acres field and 2 acres hardwoods
Field is somewhat rough/uneven and I would like to keep it mowed high
Lawn is on a hill, very steep in places
I use a Toro 426 42" now and can mow entire lawn but it takes forever.
Looking for a larger mower/GT/small tractor
Needs to be more stable on hills and provide better traction
Needs to be able to cut high for field. 4" + would be great.
I would like to have a bagger for leaves.
I like the thought of eventually getting a box blade and smooth out field.
I have looked at the following...
Cub RZT - tried it on my yard and I went for a ride down the hill. Not gonna work.
John Deere X500 - I like everything about this except the price.
Cub 1000 and 2000's - The 2000's look sturdy enough but I dont know if I can pull anything with rhem.
Cub 5252 - Good price on a used one. I dont know if tractor and deck is just too big for my lawn. Also i cannot add a bagger. Have to do pull behind.
Would you suggest one size/model over another? Am I missing any tractors that may be better fit? Just looking for everyones thoughts...
Thanks in advance!
5 acres. - 1 acre lawn, 2 acres field and 2 acres hardwoods
Field is somewhat rough/uneven and I would like to keep it mowed high
Lawn is on a hill, very steep in places
I use a Toro 426 42" now and can mow entire lawn but it takes forever.
Looking for a larger mower/GT/small tractor
Needs to be more stable on hills and provide better traction
Needs to be able to cut high for field. 4" + would be great.
I would like to have a bagger for leaves.
I like the thought of eventually getting a box blade and smooth out field.
I have looked at the following...
Cub RZT - tried it on my yard and I went for a ride down the hill. Not gonna work.
John Deere X500 - I like everything about this except the price.
Cub 1000 and 2000's - The 2000's look sturdy enough but I dont know if I can pull anything with rhem.
Cub 5252 - Good price on a used one. I dont know if tractor and deck is just too big for my lawn. Also i cannot add a bagger. Have to do pull behind.
Would you suggest one size/model over another? Am I missing any tractors that may be better fit? Just looking for everyones thoughts...
Thanks in advance!