Mowing Advice as to mowing machine?

[Brent C.]

Curtis, I am seriously considering moving into a Kubota GL3940 w/ FEL and 72" mmm. I mow roughly 4 acres and have an additional 2 acres to bushhog. I was also concerned that the wieght of the tractor would be to much for the lawn but I don't believe so. The tractor will also allow you to do all the other necessary chores, maintain drive, tilling, etc. I presently have a Kubota B2710 and am just looking at moving up to a larger tractor.
JCMSEVEN, I would be interested in hearing more about what tasks you perform with your JD 3720. Your insight would be helpful to moving forward with a larger tractor purchase. Many thanks.

 

[jcmseven]

Brent,

I use my 3720 for finish mowing, loader work, grading and smoothing my long driveway and light duty landscaping. I have a RFM, front boom mounted snow blade for winter, a box blade, FEL, and landscape rake for my machine. It is a powerhouse of a tractor. It is not too big, but not too small and has the PTO horsepower to run some real attachments. I have had two 3720's over the years, in fact, I got the first one delivered to NC when they first were released. I really feel it to be an excellent machine. One thing I really like about the 3720 is although a large heavy machine it is surprisingly manuverable and compact enough to fit into spaces one thinks it would not go. It also is light enough to be reasonable to trailer. This is one reason I sold my 4520. It was a great tractor, but with a 4/1 bucket, large R4 tires which were loaded front and rear and a 72" box blade and multiple hydraulic ports and hardware it was a LOAD, even for a 3/4 ton truck. This machine rides pretty as you please on a trailer, which makes me feel more comfortable transporting it places.

John M

 

[Brent C.]

John, is your JD 3720 your primary lawn mower for your 4 acres? I currently have a 72" mmm and think I would prefer the mmm on a new tractor vs. rfm due to not having to look back all the time. My wife thinks I am crazy wanting to move into a much larger tractor. Maybe so?? But, I like the idea of additional HP when needed! I will be utilizing this tractor primarily for mowing. I will also maintain a 400' driveway, bushhoging, tilling, and some landscaping. As always, comments are appreciated. Brent.

 

[DuaneW]

Haven't seen this suggestion so far so I will. I would consider trading the current tractor on a ZTR, brand, fuel used is up to you, me I would go diesel, then look around at dealers in your area an try to find an old 50 to 60 hp tractor to rough mow with and do any other chores. You can usually pick up older farm tractors fairly cheap. brand doesnt matter unless you have a preference, dealers for parts do matter.

DuaneW.

 

[jcmseven]

Brent,

Yes my 3720 is my primary mower. I do not have that much grass but I mow and common area for our neighborhood and for my dad. My neighbor, who is in marginal health, has a large yard and I also mow for him. I prefer the RFM because most of my mowing is more open and I have to change attachments often, so the convenience of the RFM makes it the choice for me. The mid mount mower for the JD mid frame compacts is a great mower and rivals the cut of any mower out there. It is also a snap to use for one who prefers a mid mount. If mowing is the primary task (for me it is not) a mid mount is a good choice. But, if one is planning to change attachments a lot going mid mount is a bad idea. These mowers weigh a ton and are difficult to mount and dismount, no matter what the consensus might be. If your tasks can allow your tractor to retain the mid mount mower than go that way, if you are to be switching over a lot, I would recommend the RFM over it.

John M