"L Alpert" wrote in message
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Sorry if this is repetitive, but I subscribed to this NG just recently.

I will be moving to NE Connecticut the beginning of next year, and I will
need a good all round lawn tractor.

I'll be on 4.5 acres, a good portion of it cleared (grass). I'd also like
to be able to snow plow, as the driveway is paved and about 200 ft. long.
I'll probably want to have a hitch and trailer as well, as so I can make
it a good all round multi purpose vehicle for hauling things like firewood
as well as other things around the yard.

I'd like to get some practical opinions on some different brands and
models. This is new territory for me (never had to use more then a 5 hp
push mover), though I am mechanically inclined so maintenance doesn't
worry me.

Thanks in advance.

First a little about terminology, they differentiate between a *lawn*
tractor and a *garden* tractor - with the GT being a little heavier duty.
At first blus it sounds like you need a GT or something big.

I wouldn't try to *plow* a 200' driveway in NE CT with an LT or a GT. That
sounds like either a snowblower attachment to a GT or a plow on a bigger
unit.

With that much lawn you'll need something with a wide mower deck - say 48"
or better.

I'm now thinking 3 machines - a new Zero turn mower (they are much faster at
mowing), a medium size walk behind snowblower (new or used), and a used
tractor with cart.