What would you do?

[OhioGuy]

I've got a 200 foot row of pines that I just get as close as I can on with the tractor and a three or four times a year I fire up my $5 yard sale push mower and do some trimming.

I have a couple Homelite grass shears that I trim around the 15 or so trees with, maybe a little more often. I can usually convince my wife to operate the second set!

I don't use the weedeater around trees because it damages the bark and can set the tree up for all kind of diseases/infestations.

I'm with Dave on the value of the older Cubs, I have personal experience with the 1641, 1860, 1862, 1872, those are "forever" tractors.

Curt

 

[Undercover]

I just seen cub now has the i1042 that is kinda what i'm looking for?The i1046 & i1050 have been out for a year now and as far as i can tell they are working good over all.(not much time). I have been thinking if i should trade my 07 gt 1554 38hr for the i1042? The new cub is $2700 my trade would be $2200 for the 1554.To be honest i will have to think up duty for the 1554 the i1042 i would use more but not sure if i trust it yet.