mower recomendations

[packman911]

Just built a house on 2.2 acre wooded lot and right now mow about 3/4 acre. It's not that smooth and has lots of rocks and fallen limbs so need something rugged. I want to slowly clear and add grass to about another acre. Right now I have a Troy Bilt Bronco (MTD). It still runs good, but the deck just gets beat to death. I've replaced it once and spindles once. After about a half year whith the new deck the bottom piece of metal that hold the mulching plug in (a pitiful piece of plastic) got torn off again. Looking for a definate upgrade for ruggedness.

Thanks - Rick

 

[Topkicker]

I don't know what your willing to spend, but a sub-compact tractor with a belly mower and FEL would be very rugged and handy on helping you clear the property.

 

[IslandTractor]

Seems you are describing an area that is not lawn but needs mowing and cleanup. A walk behind DR mower will do the job well but at only 30 inches or so would be slow if you intend to mow frequently. Next step up would be a 20 something horsepower SCUT or CUT with a brush hog or flail mower. I cleared about four acres of similar land using a Kioti CK20 and a 48" brush hog. Lots of choices in that size range.

 

[packman911]

I might just look at renting a bushog or even a skid steer when I want to reclaim. I saw someone in another post recommend throw aways which I may consider when this one bites the dust.

Thanks Rick

 

[MESSMAKER]

Rent a tractor with a landscape rake and a plug areator and go to work. A weekend will make a big difference.