TMR
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Just noticed that the B2650 has a "floating" deck vs the B2601 which has a "Suspended" deck?
I believe the Floating deck rides on the ground on the deck wheels?...while the Suspended deck is essentially lowered to a desired mowing height and is suspended unless it hits a high spot where the deck wheels (anti-scalping) then prevent hitting the ground...but mostly supported from suspended linkage from above?
Seems to me that the Suspended gives you more choices? Perhaps you need to change deck wheel settings on the floating decks to alter your mowing height?
What are the benefits of the Floating deck set up??? Seems to me that the Suspended allows you more control of cut height while in the operator seat and actually mowing?
Do I see this correctly? Might actually move me from a B2650 (Floating deck) to a B2601 (Suspended deck)...basic stats are pretty close but the B2650 appears a bit larger and I would probably chose that if not for the deck???
Am I missing something here or am I on the right track by thinking I would prefer the Suspended deck choice of the B2601???
Also, still considering a $2K lawn tractor and not having a deck on the B Series at all. Only issue is two machines to trailer as well as it would be nice to put all mowing hours on tractor instead of lawn tractor. Could add a finishing mower which would work well for much of my mowing.
Thanks All...Tom R
P.S. Is there any difference in "ease" of removing and re-attaching the deck between the Suspended deck on the B2601 and the Floating deck on the B2650?? Seems like the Suspended deck attachment structure (i.e. dial adjustment et al) would be a bit more complicated than on the Floating deck?? Tom R
P.P.S. Another thought/question...I would assume that the "wheels" on a Floating deck would be much sturdier than those on a Suspended deck as the Floating wheels appear to be designed to ride directly on the ground setting the mowing height?...while the wheels on a Suspended deck are designed to only contact ground when hitting a "high" spot? Maybe they also swivel? Tom R
I believe the Floating deck rides on the ground on the deck wheels?...while the Suspended deck is essentially lowered to a desired mowing height and is suspended unless it hits a high spot where the deck wheels (anti-scalping) then prevent hitting the ground...but mostly supported from suspended linkage from above?
Seems to me that the Suspended gives you more choices? Perhaps you need to change deck wheel settings on the floating decks to alter your mowing height?
What are the benefits of the Floating deck set up??? Seems to me that the Suspended allows you more control of cut height while in the operator seat and actually mowing?
Do I see this correctly? Might actually move me from a B2650 (Floating deck) to a B2601 (Suspended deck)...basic stats are pretty close but the B2650 appears a bit larger and I would probably chose that if not for the deck???
Am I missing something here or am I on the right track by thinking I would prefer the Suspended deck choice of the B2601???
Also, still considering a $2K lawn tractor and not having a deck on the B Series at all. Only issue is two machines to trailer as well as it would be nice to put all mowing hours on tractor instead of lawn tractor. Could add a finishing mower which would work well for much of my mowing.
Thanks All...Tom R
P.S. Is there any difference in "ease" of removing and re-attaching the deck between the Suspended deck on the B2601 and the Floating deck on the B2650?? Seems like the Suspended deck attachment structure (i.e. dial adjustment et al) would be a bit more complicated than on the Floating deck?? Tom R
P.P.S. Another thought/question...I would assume that the "wheels" on a Floating deck would be much sturdier than those on a Suspended deck as the Floating wheels appear to be designed to ride directly on the ground setting the mowing height?...while the wheels on a Suspended deck are designed to only contact ground when hitting a "high" spot? Maybe they also swivel? Tom R
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