Hogging With the 2520

[Runner]

Chuck,

I hear what you're saying. That's the reason I'm not a pilot....

Forgot to mention, I ran the machine at 2500 RPM the whole time I was mowing. Not sure why exactly, but I just have some kind of mental block about running things "wide open" unless really necessary. So, I usually experiment and find the lowest RPM setting that still gives me the performance I need without bogging or any other ill-effects. In the case of the rotary cutter, and with the hills I was pulling it on, 2500 seemed right.

I can get away with less when using the RFM, like around 2400 or so.

 

[n3ra77]

Thanks for the pictures.

Has anyone used a flail mower with the 2520? Is so, what size and brand? When I get my tractor one of the big uses will be rough cutting and some of it is near houses and there are bunches of kids in the area, so a flail (although expensive) might be a bit safer.....

Still thinking about the 2520 and now maybe the 2720.

Thanks

 

[Runner]

N3,

As far as I can tell, JD doesn't recommend a flail mower for anything with less than 25 PTO hp, so that would also leave out the 2720. However, I'll bet you could still get one to work with either tractor. Seems like JD is more concerned about the weight of attachments sometimes as opposed to the actual hp required to run them, even though they list hp as the limiting factor in their catalogs.

 

[BlackRaptor]

That looks like fun.
Awesome Pictures.
Brush cutting with a BushHog is a blast.

 

[Spud67]

Great pictures.

I just received my RC 1060 for my 2320 and working with it this past weekend was a dream. The 2320 handled it very well cutting the 5 - 8 acres we have around our place. Most of the cutting was through dried up grass and weeds from last year, the new growth hasn't done much yet but with the warmer weather this week it will take off soon. I wasn't sure if teh 2320 would handle this mower but it does and in heavier grass I will just slow down a little more so it will not bog down.

One question about the 3 point hitch. How much play if any should there be in the bottom arms of teh 3 point hitch? Should the attachment be able to sway from side to side a little or should it be steady? When using the tiller and now teh RC1060 I have the unit pretty steady so it doesn't sway very much at all.

 

[Runner]

Spud,

Not sure how this translates to the 2320, but us 2520 guys can't have ANY play in our draft arms or they will hit the tires. The "new and improved" draft arms may make a difference on this.

Mine are always tight and I haven't noticed any ill effects, even running a 675 lb rear finish mower. Plus, I'm not crazy about the idea of heavy attachments being free to move around too much back there anyway. Just my view on it.

 

[Spud67]

Thanks Runner, I haven't used too many tractors with a three point hitch so I was just wondering. When I use any of my three point equipment I have the draft arms tight. So now I know I am doing things right.

The mower is excellent and I am happy with it.

 

[Engine66]

Looks good...I liked the pics. Now about the clippings left behind? Do you bag, mulch, leave them in place? Depending on how much material is left behind, I let the clippings dry out, then sometimes mulch with a MMM, sometimes bag. Just curious how you do it...if at all. Looks like a nice piece of property...enjoy!

 

[Runner]

Engine66,

I just let the clippings lay. However, I also always keep the cutter at a high setting too (8" or so), so the clippings tend to filter down into the grass pretty well. After a few days, it pretty much disappears.

Wish I could say the same about the clippings from the finish mower. We've had a lot of rain around here this spring, so the grass has been getting a little too tall between mowings. I leave the lawn grass pretty tall too, about 5 inches, mainly so it will handle the summer heat better.