Big Finish Mower

[Tritonman]

I am in the market for a big finish mower. 84 inches or more. Any suggestions and price ranges. Thanks

 

[greg_g]

First Choice GM35-84. If you're anywhere near me, I've got one you can test drive. I think they're still retailing under $2000. Used obviously depends upon condition, but I'd guess decent ones could go upwards from $1200

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[radman1]

I bought a new 84" rhino a couple of years ago. Price was $1800 but traded in a 72" rhino for $1200. (Bought the used 72" rhino on an auction for $700 the year earlier but didn't like the side discharge). When talking to the dealer about the trade in on my 72" rhino mower, he said it would be $600. I said, I was hoping for a little higher. He gave me a puzzled look and said "You want to pay more?" Then I realized he was telling me I would have to pay $600 difference with the trade in. I stammered a bit and then told he I misunderstood what he said. I promptly agreed to deal!

From what I have heard, I believe a new 84" rhino will be considerably higher. My 84" rhino was the welded deck model. The latest models use a pressed deck. I prefer welded decks over pressed decks but otherwise they look about the same.

I would definitely recommend a rear discharge deck, especially in the larger decks. The dispersal of the clippings is much better with my 84" rear discharge than my prior 72" side discharge.

I also have a 90" bobcat mower from the front of my TC. It mows similar to the 84" Rhino but easier to manuever because I don't have to look back.

 

[Nightrain1]

A finish mower in the 84 to 90 inch range will run some big bucks. The Land Pride I checked out was 5k +.

 

[Builder]

First Choice GM35-84. If you're anywhere near me, I've got one you can test drive. I think they're still retailing under $2000. Used obviously depends upon condition, but I'd guess decent ones could go upwards from $1200

//greg//

Got a link to the GM35-84? Chinese?

 

[greg_g]

Got a link to the GM35-84? Chinese?

Nope, made in USA, far as I know. See First Choice Equipment

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[RickB]

A finish mower in the 84 to 90 inch range will run some big bucks. The Land Pride I checked out was 5k +.

The Woods RM990 is an excellent finish mower as well (90"). Not for the faint of wallet though.

 

[Builder]

Nope, made in USA, far as I know. See First Choice Equipment

//greg//

Thanks for the link. I'm interested in the 84" deck size. I either need a finish mower that can handle thick, taller grass or a multi spindle bush hog.
I'm kinda stuck between a tough finish mower or a light bush hog, but don't want anything cheap quality or crazy expensive.

 

[greg_g]

I either need a finish mower that can handle thick, taller grass or a multi spindle bush hog.

If it helps, the only thing I use my GM35-84 for is pasture maintenance. I rotate sheep between/among paddocks every 20 days, and mow down the rough stuff they left behind. I also use it to top brome sage when seed heads start emerging in late August. The disadvantage is that the highest setting is 4.5 inches. With a rotary cutter you can leave a good six inches behind - some even eight inches.

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[xlr82v2]

Thanks for the link. I'm interested in the 84" deck size. I either need a finish mower that can handle thick, taller grass or a multi spindle bush hog.
I'm kinda stuck between a tough finish mower or a light bush hog, but don't want anything cheap quality or crazy expensive.

Builder,

You should definitely check out the Woods RM990 then... I believe it is exactly what you're looking for... only 6" wider. But like the other guys have said... not for the faint of wallet! John Deere has the same mower in their Frontier lineup... but I don't remember the model number... but you can find it easily... it's the exact same mower in green paint.