Need advice. 3 flat acres. 5k mower

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Mike126

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I am purchasing a house with 3 acres that are relatively flat with limited obstructions. I have a budget of around 5k and am looking to get the most for my cash. I am looking for advice on deck size, brand and model. There are a bunch of dealers close so servicing and warranty for most brands is not an issue.
 
Mike126 said:
I am purchasing a house with 3 acres that are relatively flat with limited obstructions. I have a budget of around 5k and am looking to get the most for my cash. I am looking for advice on deck size, brand and model. There are a bunch of dealers close so servicing and warranty for most brands is not an issue.
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If you want a commercial quality mower in the $5k range you can get a 52" husqvarna mzt or a snapper pro s125xt. Both offer commercial fs series Kawasaki engine, commercial zt3400 hydros, and commercial welded decks. I mow a little over 4 acres with a 48" commercial mower. I have numerous obstacles. Such as trees, slopes, a shop, above ground pool and deck, and my kids outdoor play sets. Takes me a little over two hours.

I don't know what brands are available in your area, but you can put some money down and finance some other model mowers for 48 months at 0% interest.
 
Mike126 said:
I am purchasing a house with 3 acres that are relatively flat with limited obstructions. I have a budget of around 5k and am looking to get the most for my cash. I am looking for advice on deck size, brand and model. There are a bunch of dealers close so servicing and warranty for most brands is not an issue.
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The first thing I would ask is what type of mower are you looking to buy and with 3 acres I'm going to assume your wanting a Residential or Commercial ZTR. Toro makes or has some High end Residential and low end Commercial units that would be in that price range that would do the job along with Hustler and Scag and Exmark, those are the brands I'd look to for a quality mower. As far as deck size goes I wouldn't go any less than a 48" and depending on how much time you want to spend mowing you can increase that up to as much as a 60" cut and I'd make sure what ever size you buy that you make sure you get at least an 18000 BTS (blade tip speed) I also wouldn't go any less than the 2800 drive units.
I'd also advise you to go with the Kawasaki engine, that would be my first choice, second choice would be the Kohler engine. The thing I look at and ask about when buying a mower is warranty and as far as I know Toro has the best warranty going. 3 or 4 yr with 4 or 500hr some w/ unlimited hours on there residential mowers and a 5yr 1200 hr on there Commercial mowers, Hard to beat.
 
Mike126 said:
I am purchasing a house with 3 acres that are relatively flat with limited obstructions. I have a budget of around 5k and am looking to get the most for my cash. I am looking for advice on deck size, brand and model. There are a bunch of dealers close so servicing and warranty for most brands is not an issue.
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Welcome to LMF Mike, lets see what arises from your first post
on a very very old topic?
LMF carries a substantial search engine which is reasonably
intuitive... the link is at the extents of top right for the page.

Yeh, I hear you... reading 'old' info is not near as exciting as that
fresh new cut of the fast growing thread, hey?
Yet sometimes you can really dredge up some very relevant info.
Yer get lucky this time around as I put up this link I fell across
which may get you using the SE tool in searching "acre deck size" +
6 months + posts - children,,, as preferences.
No quote apostrophi ;)


http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/mower...ing-mower-nebraska-post209872.html#post209872

Trust that fetches you some more fat trout :cool:

KK
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[42" @ 18K fpm fairly chews them acres, spittin' grass 25' wide - say no more]
 
As Ric says Toro makes some good mowers which would serve you well. I would also tell you to take a look at the Kubota Kommander line, if you have a dealer near you. They have been well received since their arrival three years ago.
 
Mike,

Cutting 3 acres regularly can still be a real and regular chore. Depending on your work schedule.

Do you want this machine to do any other property service: haul firewood, plow or blow snow, etc.? Is it only to cut?

I would also look for at larger, used machines, etc. for consideration of your budget. Some of the initial depreciation is then gone.
 
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If I had to mow 3 acres regularly it would be something with a 72" mower that would pull four 24" push mowers using a home designed hitch for a total of 168" minus over lap.
 
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