How are the MMM with buildup?

[Haywire]

Got my 2660 in December, and am looking forward to spring and the grass cutting season. My old JD LT-180 required hosing out after every other cut (~2 acres each).

How do the Kubota decks fare when it comes to clippings building up under the deck?

Ian

 

[beenthere]

I don't get any buildup to speak of. Maybe a quart scraped off when I change out the dull blades.
Depends on how wet the grass is, and what other type mowing you do - more than the deck IMO

If your previous deck required cleaning, then your new deck will likely require the same.

 

[leonz]

Got my 2660 in December, and am looking forward to spring and the grass cutting season. My old JD LT-180 required hosing out after every other cut (~2 acres each).

How do the Kubota decks fare when it comes to clippings building up under the deck?

Ian

Ian, Since you bought a belly mower YUCK!!!!!!!
Buy some "Mow Deck" spray to make the deck
non stick and just save your money and buy a
small rear mount flail mower from Ken Sweet.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

I do not think any deck will be immune from buildup. Spray with vegtable oil, teflon spray, or add deck wash nozzels.

Washing mid mount deck in pond while attached to tractor is not advised as others have tried as the tractor sinks fast.

David Kb7uns

 

[TripleR]

We didn't clean ours out at all this year nor did we spray it. There is minimal buildup.

 

[The Haymaker]

Don't mow when it's wet? Seems to be the cure for any mower I've owned, mid, rear, or otherwise.

 

[RTII]

We didn't clean ours out at all this year nor did we spray it. There is minimal buildup.

Same here....................

 

[Evil the Weasel]

There is moisture in the grass even if you are careful to mow in dry conditions. I clean mine 2 to 3 times a season.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Ian, Since you bought a belly mower YUCK!!!!!!!
Buy some "Mow Deck" spray to make the deck
non stick and just save your money and buy a
small rear mount flail mower from Ken Sweet.

Leonz: I know you always push the flail mower. Which flail mower do you own?

 

[Haywire]

I priced a 60" flail mower... Yeesh! Over $2K. Not this fellow. A tiller is much higher on the list and for less money.