It's starting already with buying all the "junk" I gotsta have! /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif , I just bought a 4 row JD planter today. Urgently going to be looking a rotary mower. *I have a 5103 JD 4wd, 45 hp and I think PTO hp is around 38? 540 pto I believe.
OK, SO....
1)My back-end is 80" SO to cover the tire tracks I'd need 7 footer BUT, not sure if my tractor would be ok with 7' (does have cat 1&2 3-pt), not sure if I can find a 7 that will allow for 38 hp from PTO?
2) MAIN QUESTION, few people said to stay away from "cheap" rotary mowers like at Tractor Supply, they also said to "not get the shear pin/bolt BUT rather get a slip clutch and stumpjumper". Agree????
Which companies have solid brands and which brands would you stay away from??
My main thing is, I want as big and bad as I can get, I have that personality of kinda tearing stuff up and being rough on my stuff, I put it to the limit, let's say I might push trying to hack-up some bigger trees. I want reliable as I can get- good quality. It'll also MAINLY be used for mowing food plots, native grasses, paths through brush. I also will be using it to turn whole deer into Deer Burger. /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
BOTTOM LINE- where can I find what I am describing above, the best quality BUT at the best prices, do you know any good places for great deals or advice on getting "this mower" that I'm describing for a good price? And, ya'll have any price ranges on what you think I'll be spending? Should I go used? THANKS!!!
OK, SO....
1)My back-end is 80" SO to cover the tire tracks I'd need 7 footer BUT, not sure if my tractor would be ok with 7' (does have cat 1&2 3-pt), not sure if I can find a 7 that will allow for 38 hp from PTO?
2) MAIN QUESTION, few people said to stay away from "cheap" rotary mowers like at Tractor Supply, they also said to "not get the shear pin/bolt BUT rather get a slip clutch and stumpjumper". Agree????
Which companies have solid brands and which brands would you stay away from??
My main thing is, I want as big and bad as I can get, I have that personality of kinda tearing stuff up and being rough on my stuff, I put it to the limit, let's say I might push trying to hack-up some bigger trees. I want reliable as I can get- good quality. It'll also MAINLY be used for mowing food plots, native grasses, paths through brush. I also will be using it to turn whole deer into Deer Burger. /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
BOTTOM LINE- where can I find what I am describing above, the best quality BUT at the best prices, do you know any good places for great deals or advice on getting "this mower" that I'm describing for a good price? And, ya'll have any price ranges on what you think I'll be spending? Should I go used? THANKS!!!