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Erik Ks farmer 02-17-2013 17:22:50 199.241.240.16 Report to Moderator	I have never owned a disc mower or disc moco, for the simple reason that I will only run a mower conditioner and I can not afford a late model disc version. I am very leery of buying an older disc mower, as I understand it they are very expensive to maintain and unlike newer models the turtles are not independently serviceable like the newer models. Depending on your needs I would suggest one of two things, either a newer 488 New Holland mower conditioner which is nearly identical to your 479 but is still in production. Or a late model 3pt disc mower which will sell for similar money to the disc moco you are looking at. I ran a 488NH and 489NH over 400 acres of first cut for several years with very minimal repair. This will be my first year with a 12 foot 8360 CIH hydra swing, I am hoping that it will cut my mow time considerably with the 3 foot larger cut and the ability to maneuver faster with the hydra swing tongue. [Reply]   [No Email]
DeltaRed 02-17-2013 18:30:55 71.208.220.239 Report to Moderator	Eric,you're gonna love that hydroswing! I have run one for 20 years.They are nice because you dont have another engine/drivetrain to deal with.   [Reply]  [No Email]