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I like the reliability of Kubota. Have a 3710 HST 4d. had it 22 years. I finish mow prox 10 to 13 acres. I use to use a belly mower. worked ok but I mow around a lot of apple trees. I finally went to a pull behind TPH PTO finish mower.

Way easier to attache and unattached, Easier maintenance and can get closer to trees and obstacles without getting smacked by branches. I found they are more ruggedly built then mid mounts as well. I will probably never use my belly mower again.

Unless you are dealing with steep or changing terrain, 2wd drive with turf tires will do. If not then 4wd with R2s or if more severe terrain: Ags. For under 10 acres prox 35 PTO hp is plenty for mowing and even running a loader and other implements. I have run a 72 inch blower off it, a 2 staget Valby 150 chipper, a 20K splitter and 6' bush hog. That tractor has done everything.

The Kubota Has 1500 hours on it and is very reliable.