Recent content by Cerviperus

Well, so I am a complete and utter traitor. I spent around 2 hours at the local John Deere dealer yesterday (at the non-stop pestering of a buddy of mine), and it looks like I'm going green. I'll be getting a 1025R (2019) with the 60" auto-connect MMM, 48" rotary with full chain guards & slip...

To answer some of the questions posted by the last couple of you... Do I need a rotary cutter/flail mower. Yes. That's one of the primary functions I want out of new equipment, whether it's on a tractor or a pull-behind for my ATV. My current trails and feed plot are manageable with my...

Another question: Is the drive-over deck options worth the additional $300? I've seen mention that it may not be compatible with the BXpanded under armor. Any info on that? I don't necessarily mind pulling the deck out the side, but if it makes things even a little easier I don't mind the...

When we re-did the driveway last fall, we ran out about 40 tons of CA6 with my buddy's BX1800. We just used the bucket, and didn't even bother with a blade. To smooth everything out, another buddy has an old pallet rack (looks almost like chain link but solid and reinforced) with some chains...

Smaller size is absolutely a consideration. Storage constraints aside, I believe the smaller scale of the BX will definitely fit my mowing needs better, both around the house and on the trails. I'm not at all concerned about the lift capacity "shortcomings" of the BX compared to the B series...

My wife is tired of hearing Messick's theme song if that tells you anything! lol Again, thanks for the info on the flails. I was curious on backing up with the flails, so you beat me to that one. I think that would be something I would use for sure, especially if I do end up with the BX. As...

Good info. Thanks. This whole process has me so frustrated, and it's mostly my inexperience with tractors as a whole. I know the results I want, just not entirely sure how to get there.

Have you used the flails from Bestco? Assuming I stay with a 26hp, I wonder if I would need the standard, medium, or heavy duty? I wouldn't mind staying in the 48" range... I'm never in a hurry when I mow anyway.

OK. So here's where I'm at, and need some additional feedback. Wife & I met with the dealer this weekend and tentatively agreed on the BX2680 with 60" mid-mount, and 60" rotary cutter. The larger rotary cutter (I initially inquired about the 48") was recommended by the dealer, who swore up...

Disregard my previous comments, said sale is on hold until I get some confusion cleared up between the dealer and me.

Most helpful. Thank you, sir. That's what I was hoping to find, some real life experience with one.

I hadn't considered a flail mower. I actually wouldn't be opposed to one of those at all. Anything larger than a small sapling, and it's going to get a chainsaw anyway. I think the assumption from these dealers is that I'm going to be making trails in rugged jungle. I currently mow my ATV...

My wife & I are looking into getting a new sub-compact. Well, I'm looking, she's just ready for me to buy something so I quit talking about it. My biggest problem is simply my complete unfamiliarity with tractors, other than borrowing a buddy's older BX1800. So I know what functionality I...