I'll admit that the brushhog has only been used 4 times in the first year but I expect that to be continual as the seasons pass. I used it last at the end of the summer and it will be used again once I'm finished with all the leaf cleanup from fall to mince the leaves and clear out any weeds and saplings still in place from the summer.
I did the 50hr service on the tractor myself. Hydralic fluid change and filter along with cleaning the pre-filter. I also did an oil and filter change. It is pretty easy to work on.
50hr Service by
willtel, on Flickr
50hr Service by
willtel, on Flickr
Oil pump suction screen by
willtel, on Flickr