Thanks for the compliments..but you sure ask tuff questions for this blond to answer...
The tractors are all hydros...and I have no clue how many hours they have on them...alot! We've run them for about 10yrs now, with not to many major problems...
Hay has been mowed on this ranch with mowers since the beginning of time, and my guess would be that it's a tradition more than convenience. It was a sad day when we finally quit putting up stacks about 6 yrs ago. Hubby just likes the mowers I guess..and yes they're dbl 9ft. mowers...and they work great.
Now don't quote me on all my answers...I'm just the photographer..lol