Kubota GC-F30H Grass Collector on F3060

[Hysyde]

I just recently purchased a F3060 to replace my aging F2100. After 12 years of cutting with an old F-series, I just couldn't see any other type of machine fitting the bill.

I came across this machine, and was a little hesitant given it only has a 60" deck, but it's relatively low hours (2100) and obviously has been cared for. There aren't many used ones out there that haven't been ridden hard and put away wet.

I was originally very excited to get a grass collector, as that's something I've always wanted. I have to get out the rake after almost every mowing, and this is going to make fall cleanup much faster. But man, it's a monstrosity. My F2100 feels like a lithe little dancer compared to this thing. Couple with the ROPs, it's much more cumbersome to maneuver around my many obstacles, and the ditches I was mowing are a no-go with that collector sitting up high.

Does anyone have a manual for a GC-F30H collector? I'm hoping that there's instructions for relatively quick mounting/dismounting, but looking at it, I can't see how it could be quick in any way. I'm also just not sure how I'll lift it off without a loader or gantry.

Anyone have any experiences with these?

 

[Brown Dog]

I just recently purchased a F3060 …

I’m not sure about your questions.

Are those welded on tubes up front for extra weight ?

 

[Hysyde]

I’m not sure about your questions.

Are those welded on tubes up front for extra weight ?

The square tubes welded on the deck was for a homemade de-thatcher the previous owner had built.

I'm mostly wondering about general thoughts on the high-dump grass collector. They seem pretty rare.

I'm hoping someone can share their experiences with mounting and dismounting it. I can start undoing things and figure something out, but I'm hoping to figure out the proper procedure.

Cheers