Need a narrow tractor for around my trees

My new work tractor is a 1995 Tafe 35DI and I have just added a Rhino 160, 60" rotary mower for cutting around my little trees. I'm up to about 25 acres of them now, so it keeps me busy.

Problem is the new mower turns differently than the old Walco 60". It has a much longer "tail," and I've lost four walnuts and a couple of spruces due to navigational errors in the last day.

The other problem is that a crew came in and planted 8000 seedlings in a day this spring, but some of the eight-foot rows are too narrow for my 5' 6" tractor. Oops. Government grant work, eh? So now I need to slalom the length of 15 rows (650'), cutting around a tree every 10'.

The family Simplicity 38" mower will do the job, but I'd rather have something with taller wheels and the kind of endurance that can work around trees for the next fifteen years or so.

I don't need 4WD or a loader on this tractor, though a belly mower and 3 pt hitch would be good.

I'm pretty sure live PTO is a necessity, and that likely lets out the Gray market tractors, which would otherwise be quite desirable.

How about some suggestions, with approximate values? I live in Eastern Ontario.
 

Christmas tree farmers here have Shropshire Sheep to keem things mowed. The breed doesn't bother trees and just keeps everything mowed.
you'd prolly have a hard time keeping them alive in your area though (predators)
 
Pasquali might have something for you.
http://www.pasqualitractor.com/content/welcome-american-pasquali
 
I have looked at one of those. A retired sawmill owner in my area bought it to use as an ATV.

It seems a bit heavy for mowing, a thirsty 45 hp. Nice machine, though.

The guy wants about $5,000 for it. My winch might look good on the back of it, but I can't see it with a belly mower.
 
I would go with a zero turn mower or a JD 2305 like Buick and deere said. I have a JD2305 and it is great for getting in tight places.
 
I've been watching an ad for a Massey Ferguson 1010 2WD with 1400 hours on its diesel engine. It seems to be in pretty good shape for an '87. What can you tell me about this model, and its approximate value in Ontario?
 
I'd look for a commercial out front mower. Even a good used one would do the trick. It doesn't have to be a zero turn to be way more maneuverable that 3 pt. mower. Dave
 

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