Acreage Living
Apr 14th 2006, 12:44 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by moneypen20
Certainly no one around here would dream of collecting the cuttings. 
Just wizz round on the ride on and leave everything behind. Back on the veranda for a beer to view the result 
Just wizz round on the ride on and leave everything behind. Back on the veranda for a beer to view the result 
Having said that, the grass had been left for months, and that first time, I didn't want swaves of grass on the ground. Why? I have no idea...
Apr 14th 2006, 12:47 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
It's the sort of mistake you make once.
Having said that, the grass had been left for months, and that first time, I didn't want swaves of grass on the ground. Why? I have no idea...
Having said that, the grass had been left for months, and that first time, I didn't want swaves of grass on the ground. Why? I have no idea...
that's it. leave it , let it dry and away with the winds!
Apr 14th 2006, 2:21 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by avroncotton
For those buying a ride-on mower, I will give you the benefit of my error: I bought a cheap mower, which is fine but what you pay extra for is a wider mowing deck (which means I could be having a beer an hour earlier) and a more powerful engine; which means in tall grass or going uphill ther mower doesn't struggle.
Just thought I'd give some free advice
Just thought I'd give some free advice
We have just bought 2 acres after renting on 900 sq metres which we found very restrictive after out UK 1/3rd of an acre, would rather have more than less and if you keep on top of it it shouldn't get out of hand.
Apr 14th 2006, 10:05 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by annqldau
My husband will love you he is busy trying to convince me to buy the bigger better one and i'm sure he will enjoy the beer an hour earlier.
We have just bought 2 acres after renting on 900 sq metres which we found very restrictive after out UK 1/3rd of an acre, would rather have more than less and if you keep on top of it it shouldn't get out of hand.
We have just bought 2 acres after renting on 900 sq metres which we found very restrictive after out UK 1/3rd of an acre, would rather have more than less and if you keep on top of it it shouldn't get out of hand.
The 'bigger one' in question is a John Deere LX280 with a 48" deck
Apr 14th 2006, 11:45 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Is that a zero-turn? I am hooked on them - they are so manoueverable although this does mean you can "lose" small shrubs and the occasional garage or shed......
Beware he bigger deck if you have uneven ground - they can scalp easily even if you set them high.
Beware he bigger deck if you have uneven ground - they can scalp easily even if you set them high.
Apr 15th 2006, 1:48 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Thanks for all the replies guys. The bikes are a consideration, but I won't be annoying the neighbours. The estate we are most interested in has 'no trails bikes' in the covenants ! Great excuse for us save about 10K in bikes !
The points of view are interesting to read and the wildlife/fire aspects certainly ease some fears !
Thanks again,
SD.
The points of view are interesting to read and the wildlife/fire aspects certainly ease some fears !
Thanks again,
SD.
Apr 16th 2006, 7:40 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by Wol
Is that a zero-turn? I am hooked on them - they are so manoueverable although this does mean you can "lose" small shrubs and the occasional garage or shed......
Beware he bigger deck if you have uneven ground - they can scalp easily even if you set them high.
Beware he bigger deck if you have uneven ground - they can scalp easily even if you set them high.
Apr 16th 2006, 9:05 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by annqldau
Suprised he hasn't started a ride on tractor thread as it seems to be most mens fantasy... :scared: .
Apr 16th 2006, 10:35 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by Wol
When you get to "a certain age" your fantasies do seem a little more mundane.... <g>
Apr 16th 2006, 11:01 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by 232Bar
The zero turn, although a nice shiny piece of kit, is getting into big $$$$ territory. My budget is around the $7k mark so a zero is definitely on Fantasy Island
$7 for a whipper snipper more like.
Apr 16th 2006, 11:17 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by 232Bar
The zero turn, although a nice shiny piece of kit, is getting into big $$$$ territory. My budget is around the $7k mark so a zero is definitely on Fantasy Island
Apr 16th 2006, 11:21 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by lesleys
No it's not. Take a look at the Toro range - you're well within. We're going for a semi-professional Toro and that's about $8k. There are 2 cheaper zero-turn models.
I'm quite happy to cut manually just for the exercise.
Apr 16th 2006, 11:34 am
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
I only want a ride-on so I can pull a trailer. I'm quite happy to cut manually just for the exercise.
I'm quite happy to cut manually just for the exercise.
Apr 16th 2006, 1:46 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by JaneandJim
You need a quad bike for that then.
Apr 16th 2006, 9:32 pm
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Re: Acreage Living
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
I only want a ride-on so I can pull a trailer. I'm quite happy to cut manually just for the exercise.
I'm quite happy to cut manually just for the exercise.Sun must be getting to you..
.Can you use quad bikes on the road in Aus???