beenthere
Super Star Member
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2001
- Messages
- 18,067
- Location
- Southern Wisconsin, USA
- Tractor
- JD_4x2_Gator, JD_4300, JD_425, JD_455 AWS, added JD_455, JD_110, JD_X485(sold)
I wouldn't hesitate (do it often) doing it with any of my Deere 425, 455, or X485 all with 54" decks. The only problem is getting the cut material out the discharge. I have the discharge cover off, but the first pass sometimes the cuttings plug up, and have to clear them by going a couple feet in reverse. Thistles are no problem, but when they lay over, the blades miss cutting them off. So there too, have to back up to get them up into the deck. I've mowed several acres and some prairie trails this summer with the diesel 455 that has the mulcher blades. Handles it with ease.
Just watch your belts and give it a try, and stop if the mower will not handle it. But I'd at least try.
Just watch your belts and give it a try, and stop if the mower will not handle it. But I'd at least try.