Buying Advice Need Advice On How To & What To Mow This With

[BigBoyToys]

It's not a money thing. it's a principle thing with me. And, as I'm sure many of you know, the wife not being happy is not an option regardless of cost.

SCREW PRINCIPLE..."SPEND THE MONEY" :thumbsup:
Remember..."HAPPY WIFE...HAPPY LIFE"!!! :laughing:

 

[dodge man]

This is how I look at it:

Safety - the right tool will let you do the work safely.
Money - the money spent on a cheap solution is probably money down the drain. Quality equipment holds its value for years.
Quality of life - I spend money and time on things that will make my wife and family happy, safe, and content. I think this solution falls into one or more of these categories.

Call it rationalizing or whatever you like. I don't mind spending money on equipment. It's an investment that will pay back in enjoyment, safety and quality of life.

I more or less agree with this statement. I tell people, you have to put a value on things. It appears to me you aren't putting a value on buying the right piece of equipment. Thats OK though, important things to some people aren't impoortant to others. All I know is the small tractor I bought, probably $12,000 to $13,000 about 10 years ago is some of the best money I ever spent.

 

[sandman2234]

So... I guess considering a Steiner is out, so how about considering spending the money from another angle. If you buy the wrong piece of equipment, your widow isn't going to get much for that piece of junk after you roll it down that hill, head over heels, with you on it. The right piece of equipment, if it is only used on those hills, will probably last a lifetime (you mentioned 12 years). Most likely the "right" piece of equipment can be sold at that point, as a low hour machine for a good chunk of your investment back. However, the "even more right" piece of equipment will not be a low hour machine, because you will have found other uses for it besides just the mowing. Consider all the variables is what a piece of equipment is able to do, and go from there.
David from jax

 

[TedReese]

I have seen that. Would be perfect. They don't sell it in California.

Drive up to Oregon and buy one. No sales tax.

 

[AxleHub]

I'd like to point out that solutions come in all shapes and sizes and prices. They don't have to be a 5 digit cost to be an effective benefit. My point is. . . you can't "scare someone " to get them to agree with an opinion but you can turn them off from listening. But you can create positive ideas that gets someone to look in other directions . . . as long as you understand their hot buttons and what is their turnoffs.

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

Metro there is a lot of good advise here which is why I love tbn. One thing you also should know we LOVE to spend other people's money Good luck in your decision.

 

[MetroHick]

gee i dont know what best for you. All I know is if a mower deck is scalping and you blame it on the width -- this makes me think -- wait - what kind of tractor is it doing that?! there is a difference between a suspended deck and deck that rolls on the lawn. also - i think if you just want to mow - and its all hills - you may need a diesel zero turn to handle that kind of a load.

or maybe have you looked into a BX with a fine cutting deck that is 48 inches for the top and hook up a 60 inch rear grooming mower that has 4 wheels using a quick hitch just for the hills?

What is scalping is a John Deere tractor with a tow behind mower.

Thank you. The BX looks very interesting. new with just a belly mower, $11k, but I could look for a used unit within my price range. I'll keep my eyes out.

 

[MetroHick]

You make very valid points. If I had the right piece of equipment, I might not have to spend a day and a half every other week mowing a trimming.

 

[MetroHick]

I came here for advice on a reasonably priced piece of equipment to get a job done. Instead, you all convince me to spend a ton of money. OK, fine. I will.

Don't be surprised if my wife comes on here in a few weeks all angry that she's not getting new couches or something and yells at you guys.

 

[MossRoad]

Well, this is why I'm here doing research. I could go on mowing my place just the way I am now for some time. I'm 48 now. I won't be athletic enough to feel comfortable putting myself in the positions I put myself in now. Ya know .... you slow a bit with age. i can't see a 60 year old self mowing like I do now.

I'm a bit of an odd duck when it comes to money. I could go buy a loaded SCUT tomorrow. It's not a money thing. it's a principle thing with me. I shouldn't have to pay $12k to mow my less than 1 acre field (rest of property is flat enough). I look at my slopes and what I've mowed it with and ... I really don't see it as that big of a deal. Maybe it is.

The reason i decided to post here was because I was coming up with NOTHING on my own. I read through this forum and I saw solutions, but expensive solutions. Thought I would try to solve the issue a creative way. This is an incredible forum though. People are so helpful and knowledgeable.

Another solution to my problem is to let the weeds get 6' tall and pay someone $250 to mow it twice a year. Sure it would look like crap, but you guys know how much time I'd save. But then the wife would .... not be happy. And, as I'm sure many of you know, the wife not being happy is not an option regardless of cost.

You know, I've got the perfect solution for you.....

Terraced planters with ground cover and flowers....

Seriously... look at how many hours per year you have to mow that hill and for what? It's not a show lawn. It would be absolutely beautiful with terraces, walking paths, flowers, shrubs and specimen trees.