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[Bob999]

How does the 90" mower cut on lawns when changed to a Finish mower (Finish Cut spindles)?

I had posted that the PT 72" finish mower I purchased for my 1845 had some scalping issues on rough and uneven ground--not as good as a 62" deck on a Toro Z I had. Basically the PT "finish" unit I purchased has 4 corner wheels and one anti-scalp roller at the front of the deck while most commercial decks in the 5-6 foot size have many anti-scalp rollers in addition to the basic support wheels. Unless the design of the 90" deck is very different than the 72" (that is it incorporates effective anti-scalp features) I would expect that it would have more scalping issues than the 72" finish deck simply because it is wider. If you are mowing smooth and level turf scalping isn't an issue but it becomes an issue the further the turf deviates from table smooth and level.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Jeez Carl its a brush cutter not a fence mower! What else have you done to that thing?

Well, It wasn't intended to show you guys the damage I have done to my mower, but I have found this, drain pipe, fence posts, a ravine, and a brush rake to a d-8 Dozer (HUGE). I have also found tree stumps, my wifes precious trees and tulips, a lot of field mice... Still looking for the guy who was buried on the property but that is another story.

Toolcat, you and your dad do this for a living, you should know how much fun this is...

 

[washita]

now that brings back memories, try catchin up a electric fence wire sometime die grinders and snips are great tools

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Yeah your right Carl. It is fun! Especially with a John Deere 5310 Cab tractor! Can't wait once we get a Slope Mower.

I think you'll find that guy...in bone dust , that is, after your done with him

 

[Charlie_Iliff]

Well, It wasn't intended to show you guys the damage I have done to my mower, but I have found this, drain pipe, fence posts, a ravine, and a brush rake to a d-8 Dozer (HUGE). I have also found tree stumps, my wifes precious trees and tulips, a lot of field mice... Still looking for the guy who was buried on the property but that is another story.

Woven fence does stop it, but I found a PVC standpipe with electric wiring and switch for a pool light became powder with hardly any slowing at all.

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

Say Bob, whats the price of those 72" Lastec mowers run?

 

[Bob999]

Say Bob, whats the price of those 72" Lastec mowers run?

I don't know--I bought it used from another poster on this board who bought it used from PT.

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

I don't know--I bought it used from another poster on this board who bought it used from PT.

What did you pay for it? A used Lastec will probly be the way to go if we want a Lastec Mower.

 

[Bob999]

What did you pay for it? A used Lastec will probly be the way to go if we want a Lastec Mower.

$2800 in 2003

 

[ToolcatWonka5610]

I had posted that the PT 72" finish mower I purchased for my 1845 had some scalping issues on rough and uneven ground.

I also know PT offers Flail mowers for both Slope Mowers. I'm not too familiar with Flail mowers (I know how they work) but would a Flail Mower cut Lawns good or are they just meant for Rough Cutting?