Hill Farmer
Silver Member
I've been daydreaming about a new tractor again and one of my main tasks will be mowing rough ground. When I purchase a tractor I want one well suited to pull a 15' flex wing mower. Should I spec 2 or 3 hydraulic valves for this? My uncle has 3, with the valve for each wing in the float position. This allows him to pick up either or both wings to clear obstructions. If I only had two valves, and that is what I see the most of, does it just pick up both wings together or one and then the other with no choice on which wing goes up first?
While I'm on the subject, is a 75 PTO HP a good minimum to consider? The mowing is not that thick, mostly briars, persimmon shoots, and ragweed along with fescue and sage grass. However the terrain is hilly and rough. Speed is not really an issue it's rough enough to make a guy want to go slow.
While I'm on the subject, is a 75 PTO HP a good minimum to consider? The mowing is not that thick, mostly briars, persimmon shoots, and ragweed along with fescue and sage grass. However the terrain is hilly and rough. Speed is not really an issue it's rough enough to make a guy want to go slow.