Rear Finish Mower John Deere 272 Finish Mower

[JohnLoeffler]

I have a John Deere 272 finish mower which I use with a Kioti CK30 tractor. The only purpose is to keep my 5 acre lot cut. I have planted field grass and mow the field about once a month. The mower's blades have been sharpened regularly. The mower really does a poor job of cutting. I originally thought I would get a brush hog but decided the finish mower would leave a better looking cut. Any one have experience with this mower and any suggestions on improving the look of the cut?

Thanks.

 

[dusty3030]

Poor as in what?
What are you trying to cut?
Are you running your tractor up at PTO speed?

 

[JohnLoeffler]

The mower leaves intermittent grass uncut. The cut is not smooth at all. The grass is field grass planted two years ago. I run the tractor at full PTO speed.

Thanks.

 

[dusty3030]

If you slow way down does it cut better?

If so (if it doesn't have them already) I'd consider a higher suction blade.

 

[JohnLoeffler]

It cuts a little better but not a lot better.

 

[jenkinsph]

How tall is the grass when you cut it? What height are you cutting the grass to?

 

[DH44]

With a finish mower you are going to have to mow more than once a month to get a smooth cut.

 

[JohnLoeffler]

With a finish mower you are going to have to mow more than once a month to get a smooth cut.

Thanks but I have mowed when grass is only 6 inches and it still does a poor job.

 

[JohnLoeffler]

Usually my grass is about 8'' to a foot. I'm cutting to the lowest setting on the mower. (I have experimented with raising the wheel setting, even to the highest setting).

 

[dusty3030]

Thanks but I have mowed when grass is only 6 inches and it still does a poor job.

Does your 272 have 4 gauge wheels or just 2 on the back? If just 2 in back be sure the mower is level, and the front lip isn't dragging the ground.