Greeting's all, just discovered this site. Just purchased a MX5800 for our property here in southern Tenn. The land is hilly and rocky but I've already bush hogged most of the rocks with the old tractor in our fields. But want a quality cutter because they seem to re-sprout. I'm reading mixed reviews on Landpride. I'll be purchasing the heavier/higher quality unit whatever I go with. I think I'm leaning towards the Bush Hog or Woods, but I don't have any first hand experience with either. Our last bush hog lasted over 20 years, so I really don't care about saving $500, but don't want to blow and extra $2,000 either.
Also, the dealer does not recommend I go with a 7' cutter. You guys agree, even if I get a heavier bucket with the loader? There are roads all over our property up and down hills and thru the woods and many pretty steep sections I'll be maintaining. Part of me would like the extra width, but not if it's a handful. And on top of that, I won't be buying an inexpensive, light 7' cutter either, so does that also point towards the 6'?
Sorry, I'm sure this comes up all the time here. I used the Search, but would like some direct advice.
Also, the loader has the standard bucket. I've heard about an upgraded bucket with replaceable edge? Since we deal with rocks is that a smart upgrade. I will not be using the loader to handle soft materials like manure or landscaping materials.
After 25 years using an old gas Ford 3000 I'm sure I'm going feel like I'm in heaven with this new rig. Thanks for the inputs!
Also, the dealer does not recommend I go with a 7' cutter. You guys agree, even if I get a heavier bucket with the loader? There are roads all over our property up and down hills and thru the woods and many pretty steep sections I'll be maintaining. Part of me would like the extra width, but not if it's a handful. And on top of that, I won't be buying an inexpensive, light 7' cutter either, so does that also point towards the 6'?
Sorry, I'm sure this comes up all the time here. I used the Search, but would like some direct advice.
Also, the loader has the standard bucket. I've heard about an upgraded bucket with replaceable edge? Since we deal with rocks is that a smart upgrade. I will not be using the loader to handle soft materials like manure or landscaping materials.
After 25 years using an old gas Ford 3000 I'm sure I'm going feel like I'm in heaven with this new rig. Thanks for the inputs!