Tractor drawn has the advantage of being more versatile (you can detatch the tractor from the mower and use the tractor for other tractor related tasks) BUT
I think the disadvantages for a mobile operator (i.e. - having to service a number of different properties) in my situation would be basically weight and size.....
A tractor in the 80 HP range would weigh a bunch....then you'd have to add the weight of the mowers too....I think the total would be more than my 1 ton wouod care to pulll......Also, I suppose the length of this combo would force me to buy and even bigger trailer....I have looked at a Toro 580 D (80 HP , 16 foot cut, approx 6500 lbs) With this there will still be enough room on my trailer to have a Ferris 3000 or 48" walkbehind (or I could take both...
Walk behind in the bed of the truck
3000 on the trailer).
Finally, at least for me , I think looking backwards to see the mowing decks would be harder than having a large out front deck and some side wings.....
I suppose w/ practice the pull behind could be OK tho.......Thanks for your idea tho'.....I have thought also thougt
of adding a self powered wing or two to my zero turn....(of course I'd add
a large hydro tank and a good cooler to make it easier on my wheel motors......it may be a scary combo on steep down hills tho')
Andrew
