Owings, Maryland 38.6856 N 76.6752 W | Its not a batwing but I have a JD 1018, love it !!!!!! 1000 pto is the difference between man and mouse, works good for me, I can chop 4-30" corn rows, cut around farms twice a year.
Heck I cut mostly with the 3020, 1000 rpm shaft allows me to need less power, 10' isn't big but plenty for myself, moves easy on highway.
Can't really advise any further due to limited knowledge. I do strongly suggest shying away from the 540 rigs... O&O, Joe |