Need opinions on B3200 mower size and pricing

[watersniper]

I am looking for a tractor to do it all... Be my main mower, move dirt, brush cut, plow snow, till garden, lift posts for my hop yard operation I have 6 acres, 1.5 wooded. My land is flat. 650 ft. gravel drive. Aprox. 2.5 acres in finish mowing.

So far I am leaning towards a B3200 with a MMM, fel, rear blade for pushing snow. Other stuff can be rented or added later.

Which mower deck should I get? 60" or 72"? One dealer is steering me to the 72 because he says trimming around stuff will be easier with more deck sticking out. (he also has several 72's on the lot and no 60's).


Pricing without negotiating yet is right around $20,350 for B3200, FEL, 72" deck. Is that high still? I have 2 dealers I am working with as of now. I have not pulled the trigger yet.

 

[meanjean]

Search rear mount vs mid mount.
My $$$ is on rear mount.

I'd encourage you to buy the biggest mower your tractor will handle.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

I agree with Meanjean, look into a 3pth finishing mower off the rear. Get one with a rear discharge deck and not a side discharge. I'd be willing to be you'd save quite a few dollars buying a rear finishing mower. You dont have to get a rear mower from the deal. Theres tons of places that sell quality mowers at pretty reasonable prices. Check with Tractor Supply.