Rotary Cutter Suggestions For a B2650

[RSKY]

I would definitely go with a 5'. When mowing with a tractor I have always found that wider and slower is the best. Your back and kidneys will thank you. In thick stuff you either slow down or take a smaller cut. With a narrower mower there is only so fast you can go and you can't cut any wider.

My 5' Howse cost less than $1000 six or seven years ago and has survived plenty of abuse. With 16 PTO hp I have never had a problem.

RSKY

 

[TheMan419]

My tractor is 24 hp. Can't remember what it is rated at the PTO. I have a 5 foot TSC mower. It had no problem with waist high weeds or even a bit taller than that. In that mess I could go as fast as I wanted and not bog down as long it was not wet. Now that I am mowing just horse pasture I wish I had a 6 foot to be honest. I can go as fast as my kidneys will allow and take a full cut with not issues.

the TSC mower is fine for my 18 acres of pasture. I have taken down some 2 inch saplings with it. Pushed them over with the bucket and slow and easy drove over them and let the mower shred them. I would NOT want to do a ton of those with the mower, but since I am now mowing regularly they won't be back.

 

[art]

I dunno, as slow as I need to go due to rough ground as well as having to trim around some trees and rock outcroppings I feel cutting only a 3 1/2 swath has to take longer than 4 1/2?


Thanks Art, if you wouldn稚 recommend anything heavier l?ll cross off the 1860.

You are mowing yearly so the growth would not be over one inch so why go heavier.

 

[Milo]

You are mowing yearly so the growth would not be over one inch so why go heavier.

Good question, Art. I suppose it's only that a slightly heavier duty RC will be less stressed and last longer? LOL in reality it's really a non-issue as any of them'll likely outlast me! I should probably focus more on cut quality.

 

[MESSMAKER]

You can get by with the power you have with a 5 foot unit. . You should watch your weight. I would to try to stay close to 500#. The more HD units can be hundreds of pounds heavier and will put you in the case of "The tail wagging the dog".

 

[Milo]

You can get by with the power you have with a 5 foot unit. . You should watch your weight. I would to try to stay close to 500#......

I was leaning toward LP RCR 1860 with its high tip speed and heavier gauge build over the 1260 (which was a problem for the person who left a review here on TBN) but it weighs right at 600#.

 

[WVH1977]

Have you considered a Woods? I love mine. Very built and solid cutter. Maybe a BB48X?

 

[Milo]

Have you considered a Woods? I love mine. Very built and solid cutter. Maybe a BB48X?

I wouldn't be opposed to Woods they make good implements, my rear blade is Woods. Want a 5' that weighs no more than 600 pounds though. I'll look on their website, not aware of any place close by that sells them. Might even reconsider a flail.

 

[Texasmark]

I run a 5' with my 2400. Does ok on normal grasses. If I get into a thick spot, just move over and don't cut a whole swath. Or if the whole thing is big just drop a gear. Main thing is to keep the rpms at rated hp to keep the "energy" in the blade.....mass x motion. My size tractor is normally sold with a 4' mower but 4' doesn't cover your tire tracks. I'd rather slow down, or move over rather than have my tires smash what I'm fixin to cut.

 

[Milo]

That痴 my thinking too Mark.