I already have 35 horsepower tractor, I have 5 acres to mow about half is lawn the other half more weeds with a gradual slope. I tried the finish mower I wasn't extremely crazy about it especially going up hills with it, always seemed to pop up in the air and leave high spots of grass, it also makes the tractor considerably longer. I like the idea of a zero turn, but not the idea of a additional piece of motorized equipment to maintain
My yard is 4A, and I, like you, already have a similar tractor (JD 3039R) and I have a Woods 72" finisher on the 3-pt.. Even with a few slopes here I have no problem with this setup..
IF I didn't have a tractor, the zero-turn would be used... But ye gods, those things are expensive.. Good ones running 7 grand +++...
The Woods cost me $2K....
However, those that have 'em sure love the time savings they offer.. FWIW.
