Mosby
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I have a Bobcat zero turn that is built like a tank. My neighbors all bought Husqvarna's around the same time and they are all on their second mower. With mower's you get what you pay for.
This ^. That kind of pasture your into compact tractor territory. 60” deck cruising you can mow an acre pretty fast. Mine also has a beer holder and I rigged a second to the ROPS bar. ROPS bar can also be used for gun holder for shooting gophers or pigeons when out and about.For a yard that big, I'd be looking at 60" or bigger mower deck.
I have a Massey Ferg GC1701
25hp diesel
60" mid mount deck which is removable
pto
1/2 yard front loader bucket
I have a scag 52"...used to take me 2 hrs on a sit on to mow 3 acres..now it takes me 45 min...thats 75 more minutes to sit on the porch and drink beer....life is all about perspective.Any zero turn. Mine is a John deer just because I got it for cheap. Cut mowing time in half. The one flaw is it also turned mowing into not a drinking sport, which in turn really lost my interest in mowing. It is possible to hold a beer while flying through the yard at Mach mowing just not easy.
I have 3 acres to mow as well. Bought a Ferris 3100. 36 HP and 61 inch deck. I also use my Dad's Kubota ZTR from time to time. Using my Dad's Kubota REALLY makes me appreciate the suspension on the Ferris. If you have a Ferris dealer nearby I'd recommend giving them a shot.
With as much as we have to mow, and the fact that we live out in the country without any neighbors for over a mile, if its green we'll take it excluding thistles. I know people in the city hate dandelions, but they are a native species and attract a ton of pollinators and goldfinches (IA state bird). You can also eat them and turn them into wine.Man, I’m envious of some of you guys with acres of grass!
I’ve got nothing to add relevant to the discussion of mowers, but maintaining my own lawn is kind of obsession/hobby.
In the event anyone is interested, check out “r/lawnporn” on Reddit.
Some of the lawns and effort that people put into maintaining them make me and my obsessive interest look like an amateur.