Finish mower sizing?

[s1120]

OK, just kind of thinking out loud here, but sence all my lawn mowers died this weekend, and the 8N is just sitting there doing nothing, I was kind of thinking a finish mower would be kind of neat to have right now. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif What size mower would an 8N run? I know I could use a 5' brushcutter, but what about a finish mower? Would a 6footer work?

 

[shady1701]

I have 20 pto hp 2200# tractor and a 6' 652# finishing mower is running great so i'd say if the 8n has 20 pto hp i'd work since 5' bush hog i'd say i'd get it done then..

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

My JD 4200 HST has about 20HP at the PTO and Deere recommends a 5' brush hog and a 6' finish mower, for what that's worth.

I'm sure someone on here either has or had an 8N they used for finish mowing.

 

[fivestring]

Paul, the 8N will pull a 6-footer easily. How wide are the rear tires? Try not to go too much wider than that or you'll "hook" things as you go by. A rear discharge is the way to go...doesn't sling grass on the cars (like your old Ford) or the house (like your new one)! I have a 17 PTO hp Iseki tractor (4wd) and pull a 5-foot First Choice rear discharge.

 

[shady1701]

my finishing mower doesn't push and i don't have a double clutch or o/r clutch of course i'm knocking on wood i quess.

 

[s1120]

Hey Harry. Columbia County people are just coming out of the wood work lately. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif I do know about the ORC. One of the first things I will get when I get a cutter. Thanks.

 

[GSS]

Yopu shouldn't have any problems with a 6' finish mower. In fact, I know of a really nice one for sale near Pittsburgh... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

- Gerald