Mower style advise needed.

[Jchonline]

SS is the worst choice. Nice big machine with big tires. Or you can get some weed slingers and pull them behind an old truck! Weed Slinger Bush Hog For Sale -- Mabank Texas Website Hosting Services - Mabank.Net

 

[ruffdog]

Bumps is one of the biggest reasons I switched to a Toolcat. It handles skid steer implements up front, has a pto and 3pt out back (5610), has 4 wheel suspension and all wheel steer. I too planted forage and prairie grasses where I had 1800 trees removed.

 

[arto98607]

I see they have a suspension, but still pretty small (tiny) wheels compared to a real tractor.

Nice machine no doubt but kind of pricey.

 

[ruffdog]

I see they have a suspension, but still pretty small (tiny) wheels compared to a real tractor.

Nice machine no doubt but kind of pricey.


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Yes, the tires at 27/29" are smaller than many tractor rear tires, including the TC33D I had, but there is no comparison between the two on ride quality. It's like comparing a hay wagon to a modern car.

 

[shooterdon]

If at all possible, see if a local farmer wants to hay it. Even if you let him use the land for free, you are farther ahead than buying something and then investing more time to take care of it.

We had 142 acres with 40 acres of open field near a neighboring farm when I was a boy. My dad charged the farmer $40 a year to use the 40 acres...that was over 50 years ago. Win-win.

 

[arto98607]

By "real tractor" above, I meant something like this, but perhaps little newer version!







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[Jchonline]

Bumps is one of the biggest reasons I switched to a Toolcat. It handles skid steer implements up front, has a pto and 3pt out back (5610), has 4 wheel suspension and all wheel steer. I too planted forage and prairie grasses where I had 1800 trees removed.

Good luck mowing 50 acres with that!

 

[4570Man]

I’d get a wider mower like at 12’ footer or maybe bigger. You’ll have to go snail slow but that was the point.

 

[Deere Dude]

I don't know, but would pulling a 6,000 roller when wet smooth out bumps or would it just compound the problem?

 

[1in9twist]

Excellent information guys, I really appreciate it. I was also thinking a ( Tracked) skid steer for the AC and cab. ) But was guessing it would be a rougher ride. ( Was looking at a Kubota SVL 95 )

I mowed it down to about 6" or so, so I can really see the highs and lows. I will hit it with a drag and see what happens. The bummer is darn near anywhere where the ground is scratched, these **** thistles pop up and spread like crazy.