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Thanks, Art. Following ths board, off and on, over the past six months, I have to say I'm impressed and grateful for the readiness of folks like you to take the time to respond to those in need of advice. Based on my previous experience with tractors (Kubota L 355SS, M 5030, B 7100, B 2400, B 2910), I am inclined to go with more horsepower rather than less. So, I think I'll stay with the ZD 28, especially since I often have to deal with long grass. Any further thoughts would be welcome.

Kubota ZD 28 60 vs 72 mower
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by feeneyjohn

I am thinking of buying a Kubota zero turn ZD 28, but am not sure whether to go for the 60 inch mower deck or the 72 inch. The latter would have the advantage of greater acre per hour productivity and the deck would extend farther out beyond the frame of the tractor to facilitate mowing under trees, etc. But I have heard that the 72 inch deck is much more likely to scalp uneven ground (and I have plenty of that). Moreover, I don't get to mow as often as I should, so the grass (and weeds) get long and maybe the 60 inch mower would better handle that situation. In any event, I'd really welcome the views of the pros both on the mower size issue and any opinions on the ZD 28.

Kubota ZD 28 60 vs 72 mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 13 Post by feeneyj

In recent weeks I have also been pricing Kubota tractors. The following are with fel (Kubota) and R4, but without cab:
L3130 - 16999
L3830 - 19998
L4330 - 21898

These prices are for face-to-face purchase i North Carolina and do not include transportation ($450 to northern Virginia). Hope this helps. Good luck.

L3430 and L4630
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by feeneyjj

Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. I should ask dealers what check chains are. Anyone have additional thoughts, particularly on using these cutters with a
B 2910? No fel, so presume I'll need front weights, but how much?

Woods BB 60 vs Bush Hog SQ 600
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by feeneyjj

Art, as usual your comment is right to the point. Problem is that this absentee landowner (overseas for 5 and a half years until earlier this year) would need a grounds crew, all armed with chainsaws. In any event, I take it you agree that a cab's glass would be in imminent danger from the branches, i.e., that there have been no dramatic improvements in this regard since I saw that John Deere lose its side window about 15 years ago. I'd love to leave the yellow jackets and the Virginia heat for the comfort of a cab.

Hope this is of some relevance to you, Jonathan. Let's hear what you decide.

Should I get a cab
Kubota Tractors
Replies 29 Post by feeneyjj

New to this but have enjoyed and already profited immensely from these discussions.<br>
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I will shortly buy a B 2910 to replace my B 2400, which has been excellent (and which I will be selling - only 320 hrs). I have 84 acres in northern Virginia and I will get a 60" light-duty rotary mower, probably Woods or Bush Hog, for the long-grass/moderate-weed fields that I mow less often. I have an M 5030 with a serious Bush Hog for the really heavy stuff (saplings and stout brush), but want the convenience and safety of HSD for those less often mowed but still not too challenging areas. In other words, it is the desire to have that 5 foot light duty cutter that has pushed me to the B 2910.<br>
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For where I need to have the grass looking good, the 10 or so acres around the house, I use the 60" mmm on the B 2400.<br>
It lets me get into the tight places, around trees, etc. But the B2910 is about 7 inches wider than the B 2400, and I was wondering if the wheels will get in the way of accomplishing with it what I can now do with the B 2400. In which case, it might make more sense to go with the 72" mmm since the 72" mmm would reach out well enough beyond the wheels -- although I would give up some maneuverability in terms of overall width. (The 72" would run about $600 more as well -- not an insignificant consideration.) <br>
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I would love to hear from you guys. Have to make my mind up in the next few days.<br>
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60 quot vs 72 quot mmm on B2910
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by feeneyjj