Why did this require starting a new thread? :dunno:
Just askin'.....
Just askin'.....
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Would this work for ya?
http://www.waynesfarmmachinery.com/images/Rhino%20FX17_sm.jpg
In all seriousness, I think you're making this harder than it needs to be. If quality of cut is most important, and you have indicated that it is, and you REALLY want (I'm not convinced that you NEED) an FEL, then buy a Legacy and be done.
Getting a CUT to mow your yard will tear the **** out of it and quite frankly, be cumbersome compared to a Legacy. I've always believed you were a Broadmoor (top trim)/Conquest/Prestige customer since they can accommodate a front bucket (probably all you would ever need if you're honest to yourself) and snowblower....your two primary requirements.
I think you should at least acknowledge that a 10 gauge welded frame with either a K62, K66, K72 (respectively) with limited slip/locking rear end and fabricated heavy gauge mower deck is probably all that you would ever need for your whole 2 acres. I also think that the FEL is something you likely won't use nearly as much as you think. My dad's neighbor has a John Deere SCUT and never uses the FEL he bought.....but he's quick to let you know he has one!
For the times that you may need it, it may be cheaper to rent an FEL than to buy and store it as mentioned by others.Not sure how I, or anyone else can help you at this point. I think you have been given your answer by many (to go with Conquest/Prestige), but you don't seem open to that idea because your wimpy Regent got tore up (hey man, I have a Regent....so I'm not bashing) and now you think you need a war tank to mow some grass and push some snow.
You may want to just take a break from researching for a few weeks and revisit this later with a fresh head and a clear perspective. Your perspective may change. My advice: The next time you're on your Regent, ask yourself honestly "I know I need more than what I have, but how much more unit do I truly need to handle essential tasks around the house?? Good luck!:fing32:
Picking out the right Simplicity unit gets easy at this point. If you pass on the Legacy (more unit than you need IMHO), then you're left with Broadmoor, Conquest, or Prestige. You know you're gonna need a fabricated deck and that is available on each of these lines. They all have the same chassis so really you just need to decide how heavy duty of a transaxle you need (I think they would all be fine for you probably), whether you want a limited slip or full locking rear end, and then choose creature comforts like hydro lift, etc. if you value those types of conveniences. They all use pretty much the same attachments.Platinum, it seems you and I have reached the same conclusion.
You are absolutely right. I think I need to figure out just HOW MUCH I NEED? Thats the real question isn't it? Before you know it you can spend a lot of money and have a huge tractor which you don't need.
I have my demos tomorrow and will probably provide some feedback on what this all means to me.
Your also right on the Regent lol. It's just that I can't see physically any simplicity mowers where I live to to answer the question of whether or not a conquest, prestige etc.. will meet my needs and last a long time
I have my demos tomorrow and will be able to hopefully answer a few more lingering questions, but after that it's time to let it all sit in and reevaluate.
Thanks all for being so patient and providing your thoughts.
What do you think?:dunno:
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