general questions regarding implements.

Gary_in_Indiana · Jul 8, 2003

Certainly a tiller is not something you'll use more than a couple times a year (usually spring to prepare for planting and fall to till after the harvest, if you choose) but nothing can replace them when you do need them. They can also come in quite handy for breaking up hard soil you want to move with your FEL or rear blade.

Rear discharge mowers are preferred by many for a couple of reasons. Unlike side discharge mowers, they can be used next to a building going in either direction. They also cut down on grass buildup and windrowing. Essentially you get a better looking cut with taller grass than you will with a side discharge mower. The rear discharge leaves the grass over the width of your cut rather than trying to force it all out a side chute.

RCannon · Jul 8, 2003

anybody correct me here or add... I don't even have a tractor yet!
MMM..harder to clean than tow behind.
MMM.. easier to mow around obstacles.
MMM..causes issues when doing other work...ie tilling
MMM... difficult to remove???
Tow behind..How high can you lift them to clean under them?
Are they easy to hook up?

Golfgar4 · Jul 8, 2003

( I don't even have a tractor yet! )

Well, neither do I, so I guess that qualifies me to answer! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

( MMM..harder to clean than tow behind.
)

Yup!

( MMM.. easier to mow around obstacles.
)

Generally speaking, yes. Some will say that it just takes a little getting used to with a RFM. But you can back the RFM under low tree brances and such. Can't do that with a MMM.

( MMM..causes issues when doing other work...ie tilling
)

Yes, ground clearance problems. Nothing like getting hung up on a 2" mound! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

( MMM... difficult to remove???
)

From what I've heard, they're considering having ALL MMM's painted blue because they've been cursed at so often!

( Tow behind..How high can you lift them to clean under them?
)

Depends on your particular tractor. You've probably seen a few pictures of RFM's in the raised position. You should be able to lift them high enough to fairly easily spray with a hose or pressure washer.

( Are they easy to hook up?
)

Again, it kind of depends on the particular tractor you've got. But as with most things, a little practice goes a long way. Definitely easier than most MMM's. There are the new attaching systems, like JD's I-Match, or after market quick hitch systems that you can put on your 3 pt hitch, but I think once you do that, you're limited to only being able to use implements with that particular system. I could mistaken on that though.

Like I said, I don't have my tractor yet either. But after reading everything I can on TBN, I don't believe I'll ever have a MMM. But of course, that's just my opinion! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

fivestring · Jul 8, 2003

Ditto on Golfgar4's answer. MMM's advantage is mowing close to stuff. Most everything else is a disadvantage. If you plan to do any plowing at all, the MMM will have to come off. If you go in the woods, the MMM will have to come off. I have a rear discharge First Choice rear mount mower. Much easier to clean, take off, put back on, service, etc. That's my 02. Hope this helps...... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

gws · Jul 8, 2003

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MMM..harder to clean than tow behind.
MMM.. easier to mow around obstacles.
MMM..causes issues when doing other work...ie tilling
MMM... difficult to remove???
Tow behind..How high can you lift them to clean under them?
Are they easy to hook up?
)

The answer to all these questions are "It depends". It depends on what tractor, what mower. Some MMM come up pretty far so cleaning isnt an issue, some dont. Some use the 3pt for lift, some dont. How easy is to mount, again it depends. SOme MMM just slide under, some you have to drag. Simiarl issue with towables. If your on a nice concrete floor attaching is its easier than on dirt.