Mowing What Mower?

[JohnKim]

I have a Kubota L2550 and am about to buy a finnishing mower. Should I get a 5 ft or will the 2550 handle a 6 ft okay? Thanks for any info

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have a 6' Landpride RFM. I used it on a B7800 with no problems. Now have a L3240HST and use the same mower. It works fine except when I get close to the top of a real steep hill and it slows the tractor down. I had a cheap piece of junk RFM before the Landpride. Get a good one if your going to use it. If your going to just have it for looks it doesn't matter. If your mowing a level yard then that will make a difference in your needs.

 

[rbargeron]

I'd say go with the 6 footer - if the grass is too thick you can always slow down or take a narrower bite. Most times it will be ok.

 

[Ob1kubota]

I have a Kubota L2550 and am about to buy a finnishing mower. Should I get a 5 ft or will the 2550 handle a 6 ft okay? Thanks for any info

I agree with Dick go with the 72" you might be surprised even in thick grass because your PTO set at 540 RPM = approximately (depending on your final drive) near 17,000 FPM with a 24" blade. And I'm guessing without doing discrete math to back it up.

 

[botakix]

hey guys, hope you dont mind if i ask a question, but was wondering about the landpride mower you have, johnthomas. is it rear discharge and are you happy with it? i have a 5ft side discharge mower, and it has been a great mower, cuts good and no repair issues at all. i am thinking about going with a 6ft landpride rear discharge, patriot model, and was wondering about your experience with yours. hope i dont step on any toes, by butting in on this thread, and if so, i apologize.

 

[thl]

JohnKim,

My tractor is a B2150 and I have the 72 inch Kingkutter finish mower from TSC. It is a great combination. I set the mower up high for my pastures and low for the lawn around the house.

Terry

 

[SCtractorguy]

I have a 5' Sitrex rear discharge that I pull behind my L3240.
I think a bigger mower would be nice to get my 2 acres mowed faster. I just can't see spending the $ though. I've never had it bog down.

 

[kbiddle]

I have the landpide 6' patriot model and I love it....
I have not had a singel issue with it and it provides a very good quality cut...it cuts about 3+/- AC a week...
Good luck

 

[L4400]

That tractor will have no problem with a 6' finish mower. I used one with my old L2500 which I think had 22.5 pto hp, for 8 years until I traded the tractor in, with no problems.

 

[JohnKim]

Okay, Thanks guys for all the help. Bought a 6ft today and mowed with it for a couple of hours. Does good behind the little 2550. Just got the 2550 a week or so ago. Sold an old Ford and bought the Kubota. Really surprised at the power this little tractor has. always been a Ford man but sold on Kubota now.