54" versus 60" Deck on BX

Av8r3400 · May 12, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

From all the posts, the 60" seems to be and adjustment nightmare where the 54" is very simple to level or adjust. Also haveing done both, the 54" is *much* easier to R&R.

Cut is comparable. 60" will of course cut a given area faster, though.

Musclford · May 12, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

( From all the posts, the 60" seems to be and adjustment nightmare where the 54" is very simple to level or adjust. Also haveing done both, the 54" is *much* easier to R&R.

Cut is comparable. 60" will of course cut a given area faster, though. )

Can anyone confirm if the 2350 is improved on adjusting or R&R ing the deck?

Thanks for the replies

proudestmonkey · May 13, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

I'm not sure I get your post. I was reading through the mower deck manual the other night (same manual for all the BX mower decks). The only difference that I can tell in adjusting the 60" from the 54" is the self-balancer, which couldn't be simpler (turning two nuts that hold springs on either side of the balancer bar to ensure they are within spec height of each other). It looks to me like the adjustments between the two are identical in every other respect.

proudestmonkey · May 13, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

As to your trailer and shed door width, as described in your other post, only you can decide if that limits your choices. As to the quality of the cut, I went with the 60" for reasons others have stated: wider deck makes cutting around trees, etc. easier, it has a self-balancer that the lesser decks do not have, and it is quite a bit more rugged, and I plan to use it for a long time (and it is alot heavier, which is a drag in a way, but it will help with a lower center of gravity on these hills).

Musclford · May 13, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

( I'm not sure I get your post. )

Read Av8r3400's post above. I was wondering if the 2350 had any improvements to the older BX's. Sounds like the 60" is kinda difficult to adjust????????

Thanks for your replies

Henro · May 13, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

 Sounds like the 60" is kinda difficult to adjust???????? 

I have come to believe that I am always the last to know...but I wonder what adjustment is necessary after initial setup? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Now I know I am a bit simple minded, but it never occured to me to buy anything but the 60" MMM for my BX, since I did not have to be conerned about getting between anything narrow.

Again, no first hand experience, but how much difference can there be between the 54 and 60 inch mowers as far as taking them off and putting them back on?

My impression is that few will argue that the BX will power the larger mower without much issue, even in high grass.

If getting between things is not an issue, then choosing the larger mower almost seems like a "no brainer" to me...

I am quite happy I went with the 60 inch mower myself... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Av8r3400 · May 13, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

My statement about adjusting is based solely on posts that I have read here. I have never adjusted the 60" deck. I have helped my neighbor R&R his for the past couple years (he has a 72 year old back...) so I can say with first hand knowledge that the 54" goes on and off much easier.

Scrounger · May 14, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

I went thru this and had ordered the 54" deck. The dealer didn't have the 54" so I was upgraded to the 60" for the same price. I wont tell the dealer without his OK, but I can tell you that I can trim with the 60" deck very nicely since it hangs out just enough.

Its easier around obstacles and does an excellent job on trails and the lawn.

I would go with the 60" you can't go wrong.

I do wich mowing took more time since I love being on the tractor, but the 60" is really the cats meow in this case.

Scrounger · May 14, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

I went thru this and had ordered the 54" deck. The dealer didn't have the 54" so I was upgraded to the 60" for the same price. I wont tell the dealer without his OK, but I can tell you that I can trim with the 60" deck very nicely since it hangs out just enough.

Its easier around obstacles and does an excellent job on trails and the lawn.

I would go with the 60" you can't go wrong.

I do wich mowing took more time since I love being on the tractor, but the 60" is really the cats meow in this case.

JoeG · May 15, 2006

Re: 54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

I do agree that if the 60” works for you then get it. For $100 the only thing that should stop you should be size limitations (not to be glib about finances.)

But… the arguments as to why the 60” is better don’t add up in my mind. How can anyone’s positive experience with a 60” mower justify a conclusion that it is superior to a 54” mower?

Both units are wider than the track of the tractor, we know that. The 6” increase can mean 3” additional inches of clearance on the left (drivers) side if the units are centered under the tractor. That’s a big if. My recollection of these two units is that they are justified along the left side of the tractor equally; that most of the additional 6” is actually on the discharge side of the mower. If that’s true then out the window go the theories about mowing against ditches and better turning radius. Calling all 54” and 60” owners out there, how about providing us measurements from the left 3ph lift attachment bracket to the outside of the mower?

Maybe I’m wrong?