Front Wheels for Finish Mower

[mike1128]

I recently bought a Yanmar 147 with a MF 48" finish mower. My property is pretty uneven, and using the finish mower scalps pretty bad. The mower has check chains which I use to keep the front of the mower level with the rear of the tractor, but I still get a lot of scalping. I'd like to know if anyone out there knows of a company that makes universal front wheels that can be adapted to a finish mower. That sure would improve the scalping I'm getting. THANKS!

 

[greg_g]

Yeah, AgriSupply sells a kit - but it's pricey. You might want to consider an anti-scalping roller instead.

//greg//

 

[mike1128]

Thanks, Greg. I should have mentioned the mower does have a roller on the front, but the problem seems to be the skids on each side of the front.

 

[greg_g]

Ok, then it appears you just have the wrong mower for the terrain. I'm pretty sure you can buy an appropriate mower/cutter for the price you will pay to modify this one to meet your needs. If you didn't look at the wheel kit I mentioned, we're talking $450+

Alternatively, you might modify the skid height. I don't recommend it though. You'll be trading off scalping for skid marks.

//greg//