Belly mower vs 3-point finish mower

[Sodo]

It seems MUCH easier (and cheaper) to attach a 3-point finish mower than a belly mower.
These 3-point hitch (finish) mowers roll on four casters, same as many of the belly mowers.

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Here's a pic from Titan Attachments website. Price: $1617.00

3-point hitch mower R&R is substantially easier, quicker.

Has anyone compared both?

The 3-point finish mowers don't seem to be very popular.

 

[brewdog]

I’ve had a belly mower on one of my New Holland Tractors and it was constantly getting hung up things. The belly mower did a good job mowing but the maintenance and removal were miserable. I bought a woods finishing mower and will never go back to a belly mower.

 

[zzvyb6]

I have both. Belly (finish) 72" mower came with my JD1070. Barely fits under it. Negates use of the 3 pt hitch. Takes time to install and remove, best done on a smooth concrete surface. Not the best location to service blades or for cleaning it. Side discharge only, not the best cutter for very tall grass, weeds, or leaves. Rear mowers come a lot wider if you have the power. Can take some study to get around fences, trees, and buildings. I only used a 2 pt hookup with a chain. On and off in a minute. Comes in side or rear discharge versions.

But I quit all those options and went with a front mower which can handle 72" side discharge finish, 76" rear discharge (for the very tall stuff), a broom for snow, and even my PTO generator. Easy to clean and service blades. As a dedicated machine, it's ready to go in a moments notice. Has a steering wheel. Can be run by anyone.