54" versus 60" Deck on BX

[Musclford]

54\" versus 60\" Deck on BX

I'm wondering why they would make two decks with in 6" of each other? It's like a 100.00 difference, but would the 54" reduce scalping that much for a yard that is uneven?

I'm thinking the 54" would probably cut better, and I'm mowing with a 44" now that does great, only maybe a 1/2 hour of cut time, so do I really want the 60". Because I'm not mowing a flat field, maneuverability would be the best. Also, I suppose If I put it in the shed and put a roll up door on the shed, finding something bigger than a 60" door could be more costly.

Any thoughts?


Attached is a pic of the yard before the circle drive..

Thanx,

 

[Bob_Young]

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

No answers, just another question. Would the 54 be easier to remove and replace?

Beautiful lawn, BTW.

 

[LBrown59]

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

<font color="red"> With the 60 incher you can mow closer to ditches because it sticks out farther from the side of the tractor</font>

 

[Renob]

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

Fordman,

For many reasons..... Search for the posts.......... Get the 60 incher! You won't be sorry.

 

[AMR]

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

I can only offer opinions based on my own experience. I have a BX23 with a 60" mower and bagger and I have had a terrific experience. The cut appears to be as good as anything I have seen, manuverability is terrific, I have tight spots around the house, and it cuts well on compound slopes, this is a photo of what I cut.

Attaching/detaching is a breeze, I can't imagine that any deck could be easier or quicker.

 

[AMR]

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

attached is a second photo of what what I have to cut, good luck with whatever you select

 

[rbarker]

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

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( but would the 54" reduce scalping that much for a yard that is uneven?)</font>

No, the 60" has a self balancing system that the 54" doesn't to help address scalping.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Because I'm not mowing a flat field, maneuverability would be the best. )</font>

No, actually you can trim closer with the 60 because it sticks further out the side making it easier to manuver the mower in close. Unless you have someplace to mow that a 60" deck won't fit and the 54" will the vast majority here will recommend the 60". It's been discussed at great length over the past few years.

Good luck with whichever you chose and happy tractoring! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Volfandt]

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

It's all about which MMM will fit the application. Both are fully suspended 3 blade MMM's. Due to it's larger size and weight the 60" has a self balancing system to help keep it level and to prevent it from gouging when mowing uneven terrain. I guess the 54" doesn't require it.

Since the 60" sticks out further from the tractor, it shortens the turning radius around obstacles and also allows the tractor to sit out further from trees etc when mowing around them.
All these points have been pointed out.

Both give an outstanding cut.

After measureing all around the abode I went with the 60". Since I do have to mow around and under quite a few trees, the 60" has worked out very well for me. Had it been too big I would have had no problem going with the 54".

Volfandt

 

[grandad]

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

Sometimes you run into space or clearance considerations that dictate a smaller mowing deck.

For instance, my 10ft. landscape trailer was not wide enough to handle the 60" deck. The 54" just fits and saved me from having to upgrade the entire truck/trailer towing package.

I doubt Kubota was thinking of this when they decided to offer both the 54" and 60" decks, but I'm sure glad they did so.

 

[Musclford]

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

Isn't amazing how you can think one way and it really isn't so.

I never thought about the distance it sits away from the tractor. Now that you mention that, it makes perfect sense. I'll be able to cut much closer with the wider deck.

The balance thing doesn't make sense why they would do that for 6" of deck, but they must have their reasons.

I don't think I have anything that I couldn't mow with the 60" that I could with the 54". The shed door is only 48" now...
Dooh!!! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

</font><font color="blue" class="small">(
"For instance, my 10ft. landscape trailer was not wide enough to handle the 60" deck. The 54" just fits and saved me from having to upgrade the entire truck/trailer towing package." )</font>

GREAT, never thought of this, now that I want the 60", guess how wide I made my custom trailer for my ATV? Yep, 60".

Ever feel that you can't win? /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Now, could you please explain or tell if anyone has used the Fine Cut MMM versus the Standard MMM. The Fine cut only comes in 54" - 10 Gauge, the Standard has 54" or 60", with 10 Gauge - 9 Gauge respectively...

Obviously the 60" standard is the beefier, but once again, because the Mower is my primary usage, has anyone ever bought the Fine cut???

I love this site.. Thanks for the responses, I know alot of these questions are many repeats that other newbies have asked before, but it's always nicer to repost, than search through the thousands of posts...

Thanks everyone!!