Losing power on my 45TD

[Harry Levine]

Bush hogging heavy wet grass and losing power. Have upped the rpm to 2400 (2000 is normally fine). Any advice?

 

[Redneck_Randy]

Dull blades maybe... Cutting wet grass always takes more HP. Have you checked the blades?

 

[Doc_Bob]

Power loss with FEL? Tiller? Or is it just with rotary cutter?
Bob

 

[PineRidge]

Don't know what kind of tractor you're using but it takes 2600 RPM on my rig = 540 PTO RPM.

I can mow at 2000 RPM until the going gets tough, then the RPM gets ramped up.

 

[Harry Levine]

Thanks all for the advice. Changed my blades and revved up to 2600 rpm. Problem solved.