Lx 4020 rops or cab (or 3520 cab)

[MartyTractor]

Is that a 72” mower on it?

Yes. 72” mower

 

[SDT]

Considering cab versus open station for LX 4020. Live in SW virginia, Appalachian mountains. Cab with AC and heat sounds nice. Also no bugs or dust and not getting sunburn/skin cancer. Will spend 50-60% mowing 6 acres. Rest grapple work clearing out edge of woods and hoping to get a wood chipper to make mulch. Also tilling garden yearly. Plan to also fence in 10 acres or so with post hole digger. Also have 500 feet driveway to plow when we get snow. Also considered using square baler with the 4020.

I like the middle mount mower as I have many Christmas trees and fruit trees to mow around.

I currently have a BX and feel it’s a little tippy for loader work along my woodline as it’s on a hill. 20-25 degrees steepest hills at most but can go up and down most of the hills and don’t have to do much side hill driving. My concern would be that the cab model is significantly less stable than rops. Anyone have any thoughts. Either way would fill tires and likely get the oversized R14s as the larger tires are also 2.6” wider or so which is basically like wheel spacers.

Looking for people to steer me one way or another. Cost isn’t issue but if someone can convince me the 3520 is just as good wouldnt mind saving money, but doubt it can run a baler. Thanks

Depends upon what you intend to do with it.

From your post it seems that a cab version is right for you unless you spend lots of time driving around and beneath trees.

I had 5 Kubotas (all but the smallest recently sold prior to a 1,750 mile relocation) and all were open station due to extensive use beneath tree/brush canopy. About 15 years ago I bought a super deluxe NH with cab because it was a once in a lifetime deal but didn't use it except in rare situations and sold it with about 50 hours on the meter for more than I paid for it after four years.

The cab model will be marginally less stable on hills but I would certainly not buy the optional, oversized tires as they will raise the center of gravity significantly, decreasing stability on hills.

I would not even consider trying to operate a square baler with either model except, possibly on level ground, as they are not heavy enough and the brakes are not adequate.

 

[McMXi]

Depends upon what you intend to do with it.

From your post it seems that a cab version is right for you unless you spend lots of time driving around and beneath trees.

I had 5 Kubotas (all but the smallest recently sold prior to a 1,750 mile relocation) and all were open station due to extensive use beneath tree/brush canopy. About 15 years ago I bought a super deluxe NH with cab because it was a once in a lifetime deal but didn't use it except in rare situations and sold it with about 50 hours on the meter for more than I paid for it after four years.

The cab model will be marginally less stable on hills but I would certainly not buy the optional, oversized tires as they will raise the center of gravity significantly, decreasing stability on hills.

I would not even consider trying to operate a square baler with either model except, possibly on level ground,as they are not heavy enough and the brakes are not adequate.

See post #17. The OP bought an LX4020 so it's a done deal.

You might want to update your profile since you're now in Big Sky country.

 

[SDT]

See post #17. The OP bought an LX4020 so it's a done deal.

You might want to update your profile since you're now in Big Sky country.

I rarely, if ever, read all (any? responses prior to posting. Yes, good idea regarding profile.

Well, can't figure out how to update profile so I guess it will stay as it is.