25hp primarily for mowing?

[hiddentacocatneddih]

Assume there is no good service and find the manual and parts.

 

[GWagon]

If there is a dealer anywhere near you look at TYM. If you won't be frequently transporting skip the 25 hp, their 37 hp with FEL and cab is very reasonably priced. When comparing TYM tractors to same hp other brand tractors TYM usually weighs more and lifts more.
I have the T264 and am shocked with what it will lift. I needed small machine to access back yards with backhoe.

 

[WinterDeere]

When comparing TYM tractors to same hp other brand tractors TYM usually weighs more and lifts more.

Another way of saying exactly the same thing is, "when comparing TYM tractors to the same weight tractors of other brands, TYM has less horsepower."

While I might benefit from a heavy low-HP machine, as my use of the tractor is mostly loader work, it sounds like the opposite of what the OP needs. He is looking for horsepower to spin a mower, and would probably benefit from a higher HP/weight ratio, if the primary use is mowing.

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

Another way of saying exactly the same thing is, "when comparing TYM tractors to the same weight tractors of other brands, TYM has less horsepower."

While I might benefit from a heavy low-HP machine, as my use of the tractor is mostly loader work, it sounds like the opposite of what the OP needs. He is looking for horsepower to spin a mower, and would probably benefit from a higher HP/weight ratio, if the primary use is mowing.

My first question is are they all tested the same?

Same test standard ?

Same location on the tractor test ie flywheel vs PTO output and so on

 

[WinterDeere]

My first question is are they all tested the same?

Same test standard ?

Same location on the tractor test ie flywheel vs PTO output and so on

Good question. Not my area of expertise, but I know there are standard test methods defined, so it should just be a matter of looking to see if they're citing the same standard. If they're citing different standards, then I'd guess you need someone familiar with the standards to dig into the test methods, and tell us what it all means.

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

Messicks has some videos on it

Same goes for loader testing with where and how they test it

 

[djohn550]

A 25hp tractor should handle a 60" flail mower well; a 72" might be too much. Brands like Kubota, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson have good cab options. Consider a bit more than 25hp for more flexibility without jumping into emissions issues.

 

[careyo63]

24 hp. YM2000 Yanmar which is my lawn mower! Frontier 1060 FM.. Rear discharge is the way to Go!! Owned and used it to mow with for 15 Yrs.. 3.5 Acre WKly..

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[Sid Post]

The advice I almost always give out is SHOP THE DEALER! The color so often doesn't matter and lower price doesn't mean a thing if you can't get good service.

That assumes the dealer is still there a few years later. I saw my John Deere dealership get sold to a corporate monolith and my favorite Kubota store go seriously downhill during COVID and really hasn't recovered since.

Now, my Kubota service needs are met by the Kubota dealer that is 4th closest to me (i.e. a lot further than the other 3).

Today, I'd be most likely to buy a second Massey or, possibly a cabbed TYM. The 30hp~50hp options from both brands are really good and I have more confidence in them being owner-supported in the future than most of the other brands. Dealer support isn't as good as "big" Green but, big Green doesn't care about small property holders like dealerships that depend on non-corporate leases to make a profit and stay in business.

 

[Sid Post]

Another way of saying exactly the same thing is, "when comparing TYM tractors to the same weight tractors of other brands, TYM has less horsepower."

While I might benefit from a heavy low-HP machine, as my use of the tractor is mostly loader work, it sounds like the opposite of what the OP needs. He is looking for horsepower to spin a mower, and would probably benefit from a higher HP/weight ratio, if the primary use is mowing.

You still need good weight to run a rotary "bush hog" mower safely. If you don't have a good BALANCE of weight to power, your tractor isn't going to work well for you.

My Kubota L4600 has plenty of power to pull a 5' or 6' rotary "bush hog". What it doesn't have is enough tractor weight to be balanced on uneven ground or while transporting the mower in the pasture safely at more than a fast walking pace without bouncing like a teeter-totter.