Many of the compact tractors have a forward facing mid mounted PTO shaft to drive mid mounted mowers.

If the tractor is equipped for it, I would certainly consult the dealer about a mid mounted mower. Probably 72 to 96 inch mowing swath, depending on terrain. If you go too wide, you will scalp the high spots if the ground is not fairly smooth, which is not the same as level.

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