Re: Re: Re: Re: What's the best way to finish mow 5 acres??
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Posted by Indian Guy on April 30, 1998 at 08:22:15:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: What's the best way to finish mow 5 acres?? posted by Mark North on April 30, 1998 at 07:34:13:
: Thanks for the replies. : If the mower is behind the tractor, do the tractor wheels squish down the grass and keep it from getting cut properly? :
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: : : : I currently have a number of small tractors and I am looking for a cost effective way to mow 5 acres. I have an AC B, JD B, Farmall BN, Ford 8N, but what I use to cut my lawn is a reliable MTD 18hp 48" tractor. : : : : Iwant to get a bigger cut though 6 - 8 foot. Should I get some old reel mowers to put behind my tractors. Do reel mowers require alot of maintenance? Should I get a flail mower secondhand for the 3 pt 8N? How about a six foot 3pt rotary mower? How about an old golf course mower? What's a good price for any of this stuff? : : : : I currently use a tow behind brush hog to mow the larger fields. : : : : I hate cutting grass and would like to get a cheap faster way of doing things so I can do work that really needs to be done around the farm. : : : : Are there other people out there who hate mowing this much? Please comment and provide guidance. : : : I use a Ford 2N and a Woods 5 foot deck finish mower to cut about 8 acres. I agree, mowing grass rates right down there with prostate exams, but the finish mower makes the job go better. Get something with stabilizer chains to keep you from having to fuss with the hydraulics all the time. Of course price is dependent upon condition!
: : : : Grateful, : : : : Mark : : I suggest a 6 foot finishing mower. I have 5 acres and use a 48 model Ferguson TE-20 (basically an 8 N) and mow with a Land Pride 6foot finishing mower. It has 4 tires on it to kep the cut even. You never have to play with the hydrolics at all. If you need more info. please e mail me. : : I found my mower used for 600.00 The gang set ups with reel type mowers are best used as finishing mowers for clear even surfaces like golf courses and university campuses. They are kind of a hassle to set up properly after sharpening and finding a body who does a really good job sharpening them is getting to be like the quest for the holy grail. We used to set them to cut at about 4" and cut the U of U weekly. Rotary mowers now seem to be the weapon of choice because they'll suck up everything and cut it even if 4000 students wnader over the lawn. For pasture or rough ground I'd recommend the common rotary decks. If you want a golf course finish then the reel is the only way to fly. Hope this helps. Me
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