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I have 3 hay fields that I want to maintain. I can't find any farmers in my area that want the hay. I have a JD 4410 4WD to mow these field (about 30 acres) and looking for advice on what type of implement will do the job that I am looking for. I used a 5' brush hog and I am not really happy the the results, I am looking for a better finish cut. If I mow the fields with my mid mount finish mower I will need to mow it at least 2 or 3 time a year. I thought about a side bar cutter but that cuts the grass in long lenghts, ideal for bailing. I want to mulch the grass so it willing rot back into the ground faster. What about a Flail Mower, will that do the job any better or quicker than a finish mower? Thanks for Your Help.

Maintaining Old Hay Fields
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by nccfixit

Hi, I just sold my 1996 JD 955 with 60" loader & 60" mid mount mower. I am looking to buy the JD 4410 ehydro with the 73" loader & 72" mid mount mower or the JD 4610 ehydro set up the same way. I was thinking of the larger tractor, but I tried out a 4510 and was no impressed with the speed of the loader compared to my JD 955 and the new 4410. The 4410 is much quicker. I still want to mow my lawn with the new tractor. The way I set up my lawn for mowing, the size of the tractor is not going to be a problem. I have a small business that I could use a set of pallet forks, so I was thinking of the larger tractor. Also I have 210 acre wood lot that we use for hunting and recreation, so we are always building and maintaining trails and I have another parcel of property that is vacant farm land that I am mowing about 24 acres. I have truck and trailer large enough to handle either size tractor. My thoughts are, the larger tractor weight may cause problems mowing the lawn in the early spring when the ground is still wet. I like my turf tires on the 955 and the new tractor I would get the turf tires as well. The larger tractor and more horse power would be benifical when mowing the larger fields, I am also thinking of putting the JD48 backhoe on the new tractor. Either tractor takes the same bucket , mid mount mower and the same backhoe. I was all set on the JD 4610 until I tried the speed of the front loader, it is much slower than that of the 4410. Any imput would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou, John

what to buy
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by nccfixit