Best mower for a grass strip

[Yadama]

Hi EAA'ers

Seeking some advice on the best mower for maintaining 5 acres of grass runway?

Any advice appreciated.

[FlyingRon]

We use a zero turn mower with an extra "sidecar" mower deck. Takes about 2 1/2 hours to do our 3000x75 runway (and the extra stuff on the outside of the runway lights).

[Mike Switzer]

I have a Woods P990 pull behind finish mower that cuts pretty nice. They also make it with a 3 point hitch. The belts slip if the grass gets too high & wet in the spring, but cutting a runway regularly that wouldn't be a problem.

[martymayes]

Ganged reel mower. Won't leave any grass blades lying in windrows on the surface as it grinds the grass to pulp.

[Yadama]

Thanks Guys

anyone have any experience with a Kohler powered Kubota?

[SteveCostello]

We have one out at the farm. It's been a godsend! A touch loud (hearing protection is a MUST), but reliable and powerful.

One note: I highly HIGHLY recommend springing for the suspension seat. One day of mowing a few weeks ago laid my back up pretty bad due to getting jostled around so much.