Ledgemere Farm
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Anybody have one? I am looking at getting one with a broom for my mowing business. Thanks.
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beenthere
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Have the X485, all wheel steer, but no broom - yet! Great tractor. Mucho power, great ergonomics, very comfortable. Other than a couple more hp, and larger tires for all wheel steer, and hood - they are similar to the previous 445 model.
I am very happy with mine and have had the 425, 445, and now the x485. Anything in particular you want to know?
I am very happy with mine and have had the 425, 445, and now the x485. Anything in particular you want to know?
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What size mower do you have?
beenthere
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I run a 54" deck, and mow about 8 acres with a lot of trees. Have an MC 519 cart and a 54" plow blade on the front.
Bought my first 425 in '98. I would highly recommend the all-wheel-steer for the sweeper, and find it is ideal for any side-hill work. You can run on a side hill and make a turn uphill without slipping a tire. It has positraction too, but I find I rarely need it for most jobs.
Bought my first 425 in '98. I would highly recommend the all-wheel-steer for the sweeper, and find it is ideal for any side-hill work. You can run on a side hill and make a turn uphill without slipping a tire. It has positraction too, but I find I rarely need it for most jobs.
MDNY
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I am getting close to talking with two dealers over the next few weeks about an X585, FEL, Cart, MMM (not sure 48" or 54") and a back blade. Based on this what can I figure as a good deal?
I figured the 48" mower based on the layout of my lawn, even though we will add some additional grass down the road I don't need the extra width.
I figured the 48" mower based on the layout of my lawn, even though we will add some additional grass down the road I don't need the extra width.
beenthere
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I would recommend the 54" deck, as the 48" will not 'stick out' beyond the wheels enough to do much trimming. Not sure why they even offer that narrow deck. I find the 54" to be very good around trees and such, but I would feel the 62" to be just too wide.
Price? No idea for your area and with your dealer.
Price? No idea for your area and with your dealer.
Cecil
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For comparison purposes, I have a quote on a JD 2210 with FEL and 54C MMM, $12,750
Carts are cheap, back blades are widely available.
The 2210 is a frame size up from the X5xx, so take that into consideration.
Cecil
Carts are cheap, back blades are widely available.
The 2210 is a frame size up from the X5xx, so take that into consideration.
Cecil
MDNY
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Thanks guys. I didn't make it out yesterday after working in the yard all day. I managed to reseed the lawn since last year when our new lawn was put in about a week later most was washed away. So today we get a torrential downpour and hail. Oh well. I am ready for fertilizer in June and August to help it along.
I am going to look in more ernest ove the next couple weeks at the x585 and 2210 just to make sure I get the right machine.
My concern was having too big of a machine to cut the lawn and too little of a machine to do the yard work I need. Move gravel, mulch, dirt cart the debri etc. I know I don't need a full size CUT in the 29D or 4210 range.
I will go 54" on the mower I just ddin't want it to be in the way at the wrong times.
I am going to look in more ernest ove the next couple weeks at the x585 and 2210 just to make sure I get the right machine.
My concern was having too big of a machine to cut the lawn and too little of a machine to do the yard work I need. Move gravel, mulch, dirt cart the debri etc. I know I don't need a full size CUT in the 29D or 4210 range.
I will go 54" on the mower I just ddin't want it to be in the way at the wrong times.
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Ledgemere Farm
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That sounds like a decent price. I already have a tractor with an FEL, I just need a mower and a broom. I know I could mow faster w/a commercial mower, but my lawn jobs are for fun, so time isn't a factor. Tough choice between the 2210 and an X series. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
You might want to check out the rubbermaid dump carts if you haven't already. They are great. I got the 15 cu ft one. It was around $269 but it'll last forever which is more than I could say about a steel one.
Bob_Skurka
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Might want to look at the Steiner or Ventrac tractors?
Their smaller units are priced a bit lower than the largest JD X series and have front mount mowers and front mount sweepers that are easy to switch (5 minutes to change implements). Both brands have articulated frames that make turning tighter too. Steiner 415, Ventrac 3000 can both be had for around $9k without the sweeper but with a mower deck.
Their smaller units are priced a bit lower than the largest JD X series and have front mount mowers and front mount sweepers that are easy to switch (5 minutes to change implements). Both brands have articulated frames that make turning tighter too. Steiner 415, Ventrac 3000 can both be had for around $9k without the sweeper but with a mower deck.
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Good idea. I'll see if I can figure out where the sell them around here. Thanks. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Bob_Skurka
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Steiner has a dealer locator on their website that will search by zip code. Ventrac has a phone number on their site and you can just call them. They put me in touch with a district representative who is actually the guy who delivered my newest tractor, he was very helpful.
On a side note, swapping front mounted implements on the Ventrac is about a 5 minute process (actually LESS than 5 minutes) while installing the front mount blower on my Cub Cadet is usually 30 to 60 minutes of swearing and bloody knuckles <and one trip to the emergency room for a broken finger>. I don't know what it takes to swap implements on a Deere X Series so I offered the Cub comparision to the Ventrac. The Steiner and the Ventrac have near identical front connectors so swapping implements on the Steiner should be a 5 minute, or less, proposition.
On a side note, swapping front mounted implements on the Ventrac is about a 5 minute process (actually LESS than 5 minutes) while installing the front mount blower on my Cub Cadet is usually 30 to 60 minutes of swearing and bloody knuckles <and one trip to the emergency room for a broken finger>. I don't know what it takes to swap implements on a Deere X Series so I offered the Cub comparision to the Ventrac. The Steiner and the Ventrac have near identical front connectors so swapping implements on the Steiner should be a 5 minute, or less, proposition.
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