Disc Mower 2.5K

sea12

Following on from a recent forum on which is better, Topper or mower, I am going to buy a 5.6 -6 ft disc mower with topping skids.

With a budget of 2- 2.5K, I know I will only get a second hand one,can anyone suggest what make you would go for
or better still a dealer that has some good ones at the moment.
Based in midlands.

Many Thanks,

irishh_bob

sea12 wrote: »

Following on from a recent forum on which is better, Topper or mower, I am going to buy a 5.6 -6 ft disc mower with topping skids.

With a budget of 2- 2.5K, I know I will only get a second hand one,can anyone suggest what make you would go for
or better still a dealer that has some good ones at the moment.
Based in midlands.

Many Thanks,

kuhn is probabley the best , lely is good too but both of theese makes are expensive , wouldnt touch either morro or fort , thier the same mower btw , morro became fort

reilig

I agree with Bob, Kuhn are recognised as being the best out there. They are well built with quality steel - but you'll pay for them. It might be hard to find a good one second hand, but if you can, it would be the weapon of choice.

krazyfarmer

Over buget i know. But just got a price for new malone 8 ft mower €5450 incl vat. New Kuhn 8 ft disc mower €5800 incl vat

dryan

I have a one of them Fort (2060) disc mowers.
Have it about 7/8 years now.
Hasnt given me an ounce of bother.
Mind you, its well cared for. stored under roof and well maintained. Im the only user. Does a great job on my mowing, topping and even a bit of hedge trimming every year.

I dont have the luxury of comparing it to the Kuhns or Lelys of todays world but it does the job for me and does it well.

Atilathehun

dryan wrote: »

I have a one of them Fort (2060) disc mowers.
Have it about 7/8 years now.
Hasnt given me an ounce of bother.
Mind you, its well cared for. stored under roof and well maintained. Im the only user. Does a great job on my mowing, topping and even a bit of hedge trimming every year.

I dont have the luxury of comparing it to the Kuhns or Lelys of todays world but it does the job for me and does it well.

Agreed. There's one near me. 6 or 7 years, and does only farmers own work, including topping. Some not so smooth ground into the bargain. Wouldn't be a fella that would always keep grease in the grease gun either:cool: Stll going grand.

sea12

yep Ive seen the Fort but a dealer I know fairly well advised me to keep away from them.
Its hard to find kuhn, or other good make in decent condition second hand.
Will have to keep on the look out.
Thanks for the replies

leg wax

had a fort and it gave no trouble sold it to a friend and is still going and we are still friends,have a maragon now and its just as good do a lot of jobs around for neigbours topping and cutting hay ,both mowers would not be the best for rocks and very rough work or owners.

sea12

Anyone have any experience of a Sip mower? Seen one within price range but not familiar with them.

dasheriff

Kuhn are a great mower alright but i have a 9 foot krone myself and iv never had a problem and she does all my topping and second cut of silage etc..