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Re: I need help with tractor purchase. Mowing 7 ac
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Posted by Badly Bent on September 13, 2006 at 10:56:31 from (68.170.174.105):
In Reply to: I need help with tractor purchase. Mowing 7 acres! posted by AceandGary on September 12, 2006 at 19:57:48:
I see you've had plenty of advice, both helpful and critical. I mow about 3-4 acres on my property with a MF 135 and a 72" rear discharge Woods mower. I love the tractor, love the mower, and love my time mowing, so I don't rush. Normally I spend about 3.5 hrs mowing with this set-up. I only have a couple of recommendations. Get a diesel with power steering if possible. Diesel will be cheaper to operate (less fuel) on an hourly basis, and the power steering, while not necessary, is extremely helpful. The down side of these two attributes are that they add to the overall cost of the tractor. My tractor has a Continental gas engine, 35 hp or so, and has no problem with the 72" mower. I think you would want 25-40 hp in your tractor as well. My MF135 is a dream of a tractor, but I did some small bushhogging the other day with a neighbor's Ford 2000 and liked it pretty well. I like my 135 because it has an exhaust that exits under the tractor which allows me to mow under some pretty low trees without damaging anything.
The bottom line is that there are numerous options and loads of choices because there are lots of tractors in that size and horsepower range. If you want to discuss them in a more detailed manner, my e-mail is open.
Tim
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