It depends on your property size. The 2025R (24.2 HP) handles mowing and light landscaping perfectly. Need more power? The 2038R (36.7 HP) tackles brush clearing and snow removal with ease. For heavy-duty work, go with 4 Series tractors like the 4044M or 4066R for maximum power and premium features.

24-25 HP: Perfect for mowing and light landscaping (2025R, 3025D)
36-43 HP: Ideal for brush clearing, tilling, and snow removal (2038R, 3043D, 4044M)
65+ HP: Best for extensive property management and year-round work (4066R)

Front-end loaders transform your tractor into a powerful material handler with up to 2,200-pound lift capacity. Mid-mower decks integrate seamlessly for efficient lawn care, while box blades handle grading and leveling with ease. Rear blades are perfect for snow clearing and driveway maintenance year-round.

John Deere skid steers, compact track loaders, and excavators are essential for flood prevention, allowing you to build protective berms, clear drainage systems, and move materials quickly during emergencies. Compact track loaders excel in wet conditions, while excavators can dig drainage ditches and create retention ponds.

While these terms are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences. A brush hog typically refers to lighter-duty rotary cutters designed for maintaining pastures and cutting lighter vegetation. A heavy-duty rotary cutter is built for tougher jobs like clearing thick saplings, dense briars, and overgrown fence rows that Tennessee summers produce. For the thick, woody growth common in our area during peak growing season, you’ll want the extra cutting power and durability of a heavy-duty rotary cutter rather than a standard brush hog.

 The X350’s 42-inch Edge cutting deck offers excellent cut quality with its deep design that creates better airflow for lifting grass before cutting. It outperforms many competitors in this price range, giving you a more even cut and better grass dispersal, which is especially important during Tennessee’s heavy growing season.

 You’ll typically need to sharpen blades 2-3 times per year with regular use. You can spot dull blades without removing them to examine the blades. Just look for brown, frayed grass tips after mowing instead of clean cuts, or grass clumps that don’t discharge properly. If your mower starts leaving uncut strips or you notice the engine working harder than usual, it’s time for sharpening!