F series question

[arto98607]

............................zip................... but I think if you get into a heavy grass you're going to have trouble getting the volume of grass out from under that deck with a rear discharge. Heavy grass will result in a large volume of grass that's getting thrown out from that mower.

The side discharge deck outlet is probably 28 - 30 inches wide vs. rear discharge outlet width of 72 inches so large volume of grass clippings should not be a problem because of RD outlet.

Blade selection also plays part in it.


Glad to hear you like the F3680 - my F3060 has 3500 hours on and I am looking forward to many more years of operation life left.


:thumbsup:

 

[Hay Dude]

The side discharge deck outlet is probably 28 - 30 inches wide vs. rear discharge outlet width of 72 inches so large volume of grass clippings should not be a problem because of RD outlet.

Blade selection also plays part in it.


Glad to hear you like the F3680 - my F3060 has 3500 hours on and I am looking forward to many more years of operation life left.


:thumbsup:

What’s really cool about the Fs is if you have a rear discharge deck and you have real heavy grass you can add a front flail mower.

 

[Bigpuddie]

The big question for me is that the F 2690 SERIES is $6k more than the ZD1211...is it worth it?

 

[Hay Dude]

The big question for me is that the F 2690 SERIES is $6k more than the ZD1211...is it worth it?

From my perspective, yes, but that’s because I have tremendous hills and would love to be able to swap the mower for a blower or a flail mower.
That being said, I’d look for a 3860 or 3060 to get the extra HP without a DPF.

 

[jcummins]

My zero turn was a one wheel drive got stuck many times... So in my case, yes.

Flat ground probably no.

 

[Bigpuddie]

From my perspective, yes, but that’s because I have tremendous hills and would love to be able to swap the mower for a blower or a flail mower.
That being said, I’d look for a 3860 or 3060 to get the extra HP without a DPF.

I found a f3680 with only 150 hrs...very clean. However he wants $18k with a new snow blade and 72" deck. It is extremely clean, but does that seem high for a 2013?

 

[628pm]

For me it seems a little high, What would a new F2690 cost around your area? I really like my F2690, would probably buy one again. But hoping it will last a very long time if maintained properly.
Again for me it is a high price, I would offer 16k to 16.5k. Probably right now it would be a good time to buy.

Good luck on whatever you decide, whether it is the used F3680 or a new "F", in my opinion you can't go wrong. Just remember what I said in an earlier post about mulching kit and 72 inch mower.

 

[Bigpuddie]

For me it seems a little high, What would a new F2690 cost around your area? I really like my F2690, would probably buy one again. But hoping it will last a very long time if maintained properly.
Again for me it is a high price, I would offer 16k to 16.5k. Probably right now it would be a good time to buy.

Good luck on whatever you decide, whether it is the used F3680 or a new "F", in my opinion you can't go wrong. Just remember what I said in an earlier post about mulching kit and 72 inch mower.

I agree with your offer figures. New F2690 running about $21800. I appreciate your input

 

[arto98607]

Whatç—´ really cool about the Fs is if you have a rear discharge deck and you have real heavy grass you can add a front flail mower.

Two years ago I came close to buying a flail mower for my F3060 but backed out.

I found only one manufacture (Peruzzo) making flail mower that would fit F-series but it was only 60 inches wide model. As far I recall the price was somewhere over 4 grand + shipping from a Midwest dealer.

At the time I would have paid 4 + grand if they had a 72 inch model.

It looks like they now have a 72 inch version!

Too bad.

 

[Hay Dude]

Dang you guys!
You are getting me back into looking at an F to replace my ZD331.....again....:laughing:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

The big question for me is that the F 2690 SERIES is $6k more than the ZD1211...is it worth it?

Last year I traded my F3080 toward a new F2690 RD and then bought a used ZD1211 SD with 40 hours and added a mulching kit. So yes, the F was worth the difference but a decent priced used ZD became available so there you go. But rear discharge or side with mulching kit is the only way I go.

 

[groundcover]

The flail looks like a pretty slick rig !

 

[Bigpuddie]

Last year I traded my F3080 toward a new F2690 RD and then bought a used ZD1211 SD with 40 hours and added a mulching kit. So yes, the F was worth the difference but a decent priced used ZD became available so there you go. But rear discharge or side with mulching kit is the only way I go.

Thanks John...good stuff

 

[arto98607]

The flail looks like a pretty slick rig !

It does but the current price is $4500 for 60" and $4900 for 72" models.

Pretty hard to justify by someone who already has F with good rotary deck and a tractor with a brush hog!

Oh well, maybe next time...

 

[Hay Dude]

I just found an F for $8,000. Has 1800 hours, rear discharge 72 deck, good tires. Appearance is surprisingly good.
I feel my debt to income ratio getting worse!

 

[arto98607]

Please post us few photos!

 

[Hay Dude]

Please post us few photos!

I dont know if you mean me, but heres a photo

 

[arto98607]

I dont know if you mean me, but heres a photo

Yes I meant you, thanks.

That mower looks good and their price will probably stay more firm as the snow behind the mower disappears!

$8 grand may sound like lot of money and it is...
You could save a bunch by buying one with 3000 - 4000 hours on it at a half the price, and spend the next year's (or two?) free time and bunch of money fixing it.

The end result of fixing up one depends a lot on your repair skills and doing your homework before buying one & much more homework while repairing it.


I would inspect this unit carefully for maintenance records, mechanical wear and hydraulics, rear axle, steering linkage (any hydraulic leaks, oil condition?) etc. and if it checks out do my best negotiating the price as best possible and buy it before it's gone.

The used Kubota F mowers will usually sell fast. (Here in the Pacific Northwest it is usually hard to find used Kubota F model)