Kubota drive over mower deck.

aesanders · May 30, 2006

I was just reading about the mower decks on the B3030 and the 72" deck says it is a drive over deck. I only thought John Deere's decks were drive over decks. Anyone use this feature? Also, how easy is it to take the deck on and off?

Also, it states that it is compatible with the BH 75 hoe. Anyone use the mower deck with the hoe attached?

Here is the link for the capabilities Kubota MMM Deck

aesanders · May 30, 2006

I was just reading about the mower decks on the B3030 and the 72" deck says it is a drive over deck. I only thought John Deere's decks were drive over decks. Anyone use this feature? Also, how easy is it to take the deck on and off?

Also, it states that it is compatible with the BH 75 hoe. Anyone use the mower deck with the hoe attached?

Here is the link for the capabilities Kubota MMM Deck

MessickFarmEqu · May 30, 2006

It is a drive over, but frankly I would not mess with it. Its really easy to roll the deck between the wheels, infact it maybe easier than blocking the wheels and working the tractor over it.

It can be mounted with the BH75, however the backhoe does limit how high you can lift the mower deck.

MessickFarmEqu · May 30, 2006

It is a drive over, but frankly I would not mess with it. Its really easy to roll the deck between the wheels, infact it maybe easier than blocking the wheels and working the tractor over it.

It can be mounted with the BH75, however the backhoe does limit how high you can lift the mower deck.

Stef · May 30, 2006

I'm sorry to contredict you MessickFarmEqu, but I have a B3030, a BH75 and a MMM. You need the 3P lift arms to raise and lower the mower deck. To mount a BH75 you have to remove the lift arms so you cannot raise or lower the deck. I thought the lifting was the same as a BX23 and I discovered that it's not.

When I received my B3030 from the dealer. The FEL, the MMM and the BH75 was on (yes you can raise the mower, lock it in place and remove the 3P lift arms and mount a BH75 afterward). But to remove the MMM, I removed the BH75, put back on the arms, lower the mower deck and removed it, removed the arms and put back on the BH75.

Stef · May 30, 2006

I'm sorry to contredict you MessickFarmEqu, but I have a B3030, a BH75 and a MMM. You need the 3P lift arms to raise and lower the mower deck. To mount a BH75 you have to remove the lift arms so you cannot raise or lower the deck. I thought the lifting was the same as a BX23 and I discovered that it's not.

When I received my B3030 from the dealer. The FEL, the MMM and the BH75 was on (yes you can raise the mower, lock it in place and remove the 3P lift arms and mount a BH75 afterward). But to remove the MMM, I removed the BH75, put back on the arms, lower the mower deck and removed it, removed the arms and put back on the BH75.

ovrszd · May 30, 2006

I wonder if you need the independent MMM lift kit Stef??? What you described would be a PITA. Also one other question, is the MMM carried by the tractor when mowing or does it run on the guage wheels??? Thanks for the info!!!

ovrszd · May 30, 2006

I wonder if you need the independent MMM lift kit Stef??? What you described would be a PITA. Also one other question, is the MMM carried by the tractor when mowing or does it run on the guage wheels??? Thanks for the info!!!

Stef · May 30, 2006

( I wonder if you need the independent MMM lift kit Stef??? )
I don't know what you're talking about. My dealer never mentionned any option like that and I never saw any option available for the 3P hitch. Is it a guess? If not, I would be interested in one for sure. Oh and btw what is a PITA?

( is the MMM carried by the tractor when mowing or does it run on the guage wheels??? )
The MMM run on the gauge wheels. It's not a suspended deck. The 60" and 72" decks work that way.

Stef · May 30, 2006

( I wonder if you need the independent MMM lift kit Stef??? )
I don't know what you're talking about. My dealer never mentionned any option like that and I never saw any option available for the 3P hitch. Is it a guess? If not, I would be interested in one for sure. Oh and btw what is a PITA?

( is the MMM carried by the tractor when mowing or does it run on the guage wheels??? )
The MMM run on the gauge wheels. It's not a suspended deck. The 60" and 72" decks work that way.

Stef · May 30, 2006

OK, I see now what an independent MMM lift kit is. It's an option on some JD. No, Kubota doesn't have that kind of option.

Stef · May 30, 2006

OK, I see now what an independent MMM lift kit is. It's an option on some JD. No, Kubota doesn't have that kind of option.

ovrszd · May 30, 2006

I don't know, maybe I'm all messed up, but I thought I read a post on here about two different types of lift for the deck, one being an independent lift system??? Did I not???? Heck, I'm new here and just learning about Kubotas!!!
A PITA is a Pain In The A**.
If the deck runs on the ground doesn't it bounce around a lot running on those tiny wheels??? I'm used to a Deere that carries it's deck so this is new to me also. My lawn is actually a pasture that I built my house in the middle of and it's not exactly smooth, is this type of deck going to work for me???

ovrszd · May 30, 2006

I don't know, maybe I'm all messed up, but I thought I read a post on here about two different types of lift for the deck, one being an independent lift system??? Did I not???? Heck, I'm new here and just learning about Kubotas!!!
A PITA is a Pain In The A**.
If the deck runs on the ground doesn't it bounce around a lot running on those tiny wheels??? I'm used to a Deere that carries it's deck so this is new to me also. My lawn is actually a pasture that I built my house in the middle of and it's not exactly smooth, is this type of deck going to work for me???

Stef · May 30, 2006

( I thought I read a post on here about two different types of lift for the deck, one being an independent lift system??? )
Yes, the BX can move the deck without the 3Pt arms but it uses the rear hitch cylinder too. There's a bracket linked to the 3Pt hitch doing just that.

Of course, if you're used to JD some of their tractors can be equiped with independent lift kit (I did some research /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

A deck running on the ground is more affected by the conditions (hole and bump) of that same ground. I don't know if that kind of deck is the right for you. Yep, my knowlegdes have some limits. My terrain is quite flat so all I can say is it's ok for me. I don't know how a deck like that is on a bumpy ground. Sorry, I'm sure some other TBNers will drop in and fill that gap. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Stef · May 30, 2006

( I thought I read a post on here about two different types of lift for the deck, one being an independent lift system??? )
Yes, the BX can move the deck without the 3Pt arms but it uses the rear hitch cylinder too. There's a bracket linked to the 3Pt hitch doing just that.

Of course, if you're used to JD some of their tractors can be equiped with independent lift kit (I did some research /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

A deck running on the ground is more affected by the conditions (hole and bump) of that same ground. I don't know if that kind of deck is the right for you. Yep, my knowlegdes have some limits. My terrain is quite flat so all I can say is it's ok for me. I don't know how a deck like that is on a bumpy ground. Sorry, I'm sure some other TBNers will drop in and fill that gap. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

MessickFarmEqu · May 30, 2006

( I'm sorry to contredict you MessickFarmEqu, but I have a B3030, a BH75 and a MMM. You need the 3P lift arms to raise and lower the mower deck. To mount a BH75 you have to remove the lift arms so you cannot raise or lower the deck. )

I am pretty positive that if you drop the 3pt the entire way down you can slip the backhoe on over it and let the arms hang below the backhoe mounts. Try it sometime, I am 90% sure it will work.

MessickFarmEqu · May 30, 2006

( I'm sorry to contredict you MessickFarmEqu, but I have a B3030, a BH75 and a MMM. You need the 3P lift arms to raise and lower the mower deck. To mount a BH75 you have to remove the lift arms so you cannot raise or lower the deck. )

I am pretty positive that if you drop the 3pt the entire way down you can slip the backhoe on over it and let the arms hang below the backhoe mounts. Try it sometime, I am 90% sure it will work.

Stef · May 30, 2006

( I am pretty positive that if you drop the 3pt the entire way down you can slip the backhoe on over it and let the arms hang below the backhoe mounts. Try it sometime, I am 90% sure it will work. )
I must admit that I'm a bit curious about that. I'll probably try it sometime. The problem remains the same though: you cannot raise the mower after you put back on the backhoe. I'm not sure I'd like to have my mower down all the time rolling on... Anyways, I'm looking forward to see if the hitch can fit behind the backhoe. As you can see on this pic, oufff, there's not a lot of room to put a hitch there. In fact, the backhoe fits rather tight.

Stef · May 30, 2006

( I am pretty positive that if you drop the 3pt the entire way down you can slip the backhoe on over it and let the arms hang below the backhoe mounts. Try it sometime, I am 90% sure it will work. )
I must admit that I'm a bit curious about that. I'll probably try it sometime. The problem remains the same though: you cannot raise the mower after you put back on the backhoe. I'm not sure I'd like to have my mower down all the time rolling on... Anyways, I'm looking forward to see if the hitch can fit behind the backhoe. As you can see on this pic, oufff, there's not a lot of room to put a hitch there. In fact, the backhoe fits rather tight.