Foozle
Silver Member
I'm getting ready to purchase an L5740 this weekend and would like to get the following attachments:
Box Blade
Rotary Cutter (BrushBull)
Finishing Mower
Rotary Tiller
This is my first purchase so I have a few novice questions that I was hoping to get input on. First question is how do I determine the width of the tread marks that I'll need to cover? In the spec sheet there is 1) overall width (min. tread) of 67.3", 2) wheelbase of 75.4", and 3) rear tread of 52.2" and 56.3". I'm not sure what all three of these mean and which is the width I'd need to cover with my attachments to hide the tread marks. I'm assuming 72" would be ok, unless that wheelbase number of 75.4" is the one I'm supposed to use.
On the tiller, I'd like to cover at least the width of the treads, but I'm also faced with a decision related to the "duty" of the attachment. They offer Standard Duty (Cat 1), Commercial Duty (Cat 1) and Super Duty (Cat 2). The tilling depths are not too different, ranging from 7 1/4" to 7 3/4", so not a big deal there. Any advice on how to determine how heavy-duty I should get? I'd mainly use for a 1 acre garden, and potentially for creating new garden space, or preparing rows for a possible vineyard at some point.
On the box scraper I have even more choices. Assuming that 72" would cover my treads, I have the following to choose from: Standard duty (555 lbs), Medium duty (628 lbs), Heavy duty (802 lbs), Extreme duty (850 lbs). I'd use for breaking new ground for gardens, tearing up a bamboo stump/root area, and grading/leveling ground to prepare area for a new barn. Any advice on this?
On the Rotary Cutter (BrushBull), I'm going with the 84", but only two choices on duty, as the HP requirement on the Heavy duty is beyond my tractor: Standard duty (1076 lbs) and Medium Duty (1280 lbs). I have about 10 acres to cut about twice a year.
For the finishing mower, similar in that there is standard, medium and heavy duty. I have about 3 acres of lawn to cut.
Too many choices -- Help!
Thanks,
Dave
Box Blade
Rotary Cutter (BrushBull)
Finishing Mower
Rotary Tiller
This is my first purchase so I have a few novice questions that I was hoping to get input on. First question is how do I determine the width of the tread marks that I'll need to cover? In the spec sheet there is 1) overall width (min. tread) of 67.3", 2) wheelbase of 75.4", and 3) rear tread of 52.2" and 56.3". I'm not sure what all three of these mean and which is the width I'd need to cover with my attachments to hide the tread marks. I'm assuming 72" would be ok, unless that wheelbase number of 75.4" is the one I'm supposed to use.
On the tiller, I'd like to cover at least the width of the treads, but I'm also faced with a decision related to the "duty" of the attachment. They offer Standard Duty (Cat 1), Commercial Duty (Cat 1) and Super Duty (Cat 2). The tilling depths are not too different, ranging from 7 1/4" to 7 3/4", so not a big deal there. Any advice on how to determine how heavy-duty I should get? I'd mainly use for a 1 acre garden, and potentially for creating new garden space, or preparing rows for a possible vineyard at some point.
On the box scraper I have even more choices. Assuming that 72" would cover my treads, I have the following to choose from: Standard duty (555 lbs), Medium duty (628 lbs), Heavy duty (802 lbs), Extreme duty (850 lbs). I'd use for breaking new ground for gardens, tearing up a bamboo stump/root area, and grading/leveling ground to prepare area for a new barn. Any advice on this?
On the Rotary Cutter (BrushBull), I'm going with the 84", but only two choices on duty, as the HP requirement on the Heavy duty is beyond my tractor: Standard duty (1076 lbs) and Medium Duty (1280 lbs). I have about 10 acres to cut about twice a year.
For the finishing mower, similar in that there is standard, medium and heavy duty. I have about 3 acres of lawn to cut.
Too many choices -- Help!
Thanks,
Dave