Iplayfarmer
Super Member
I'm sure this has been discussed already, but I have two excuses for asking again...1) I'm too lazy to go look it up, and 2) I like getting the fresh input. That's the point of a forum anyway isn't it? ...to discuss?
I'm expecting my tax return soon thanks to the pitter patter of little tax credits. I'm planning to get a rear mower for my small (18 HP gross) tractor. I think that I want a rough cut mower, but I'm not sure yet.
I'm getting it primarily to mow my two pastures after the horses have selectively grazed leaving only the weeds. I may do some custom jobs in the area (more as favors to friends than anything), and some of these places have some pretty high weeds. I may use it on my lawn occasionally when I am in a hurry or just looking for some extra seat time, but the main purpose is to mow the pasture.
I know that a rough cut mower will be cheaper. I know that a finish mower will make things look nicer. Here's what I still don't know...
Will a 4 foot finish mower require the same amount of PTO power as a 4 foot rough cut mower? Will one need more power that the other?
Are there things I can do with a rough cut that I can't do with the finish mower? (mow taller weeds? thicker brush?)
Are there other advantages/disadvantages to either that could help in making the decision?
I'm expecting my tax return soon thanks to the pitter patter of little tax credits. I'm planning to get a rear mower for my small (18 HP gross) tractor. I think that I want a rough cut mower, but I'm not sure yet.
I'm getting it primarily to mow my two pastures after the horses have selectively grazed leaving only the weeds. I may do some custom jobs in the area (more as favors to friends than anything), and some of these places have some pretty high weeds. I may use it on my lawn occasionally when I am in a hurry or just looking for some extra seat time, but the main purpose is to mow the pasture.
I know that a rough cut mower will be cheaper. I know that a finish mower will make things look nicer. Here's what I still don't know...
Will a 4 foot finish mower require the same amount of PTO power as a 4 foot rough cut mower? Will one need more power that the other?
Are there things I can do with a rough cut that I can't do with the finish mower? (mow taller weeds? thicker brush?)
Are there other advantages/disadvantages to either that could help in making the decision?