do newer vemeer disk mowers last as long as a krone mower

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cowski

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I would like too know how long the newer vermeer disk mowers last? Compared to a krone.
 
   / do newer vemeer disk mowers last as long as a krone mower #2  
Well I would say Krone is well known as being solid and long lasting, Vermeer makes good farm/construction equipment, too. I haven’t owned either brand (although a Krone rake is on my horizon). I have a Pottinger disc mower and it’s been outstanding.
Havent heard of a lot of Krone problems.….
 
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I've owned both brands of disc cutters. My guess is Krone cutter bar is more prone to cracks causing oil to leak than Vermeer which appears to have thicker cutter bar & utilizes grease in lieu of oil. Amount of grease in each module of Vermeer is more difficult to monitor than Krone cutter bar. I think Vermeer segmented(modular) type cutter bar would be easier to repair if repair was ever required. I prefer Krone's shaft drive with slip clutch over Vermeer's belt drive. I've cut a hay field with areas of Love grass that would cause the Vermeer cutter belts to jump off & Krone will keep cutting.
 
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Both units are fine machines. The Vermeer company wise is privately held. The industrial division of Vermeer is over 80% of the company. They actually sold off Lely Hay to AGCO. Yes AGCO owns & manufacturers the Vermeer disc mower transmission. The question is Vermeer AG products being manufactured by Vermeer are reducing. Kubota wants a 5' wide baler made here in the USA. Connect the dots it could happen.
Krone has many items made in Poland by SaMASZ.
 

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