Mowing Lsxj2025h finish Mower ?

[cvcman]

Ok I have a 6 acre lot that I keep a path mowed all the way around for walking etc
I have a brush hog for the LS to do the tall stuff but thinking I壇 like a finish Mower to use instead of a riding mower.
Is this a good idea ? And would it handle a 6 ft finish Mower ?

 

[Avenger]

You're at the low end for horse power with a 72" finish mower. Just looking at Woods site, they have a few different 72" finish mowers and recommend 20-40 hp at the PTO. You have 18.5 according to LS.

So I would would say yes, you're ok, only if you dont get into heavy or wet mowing. You probably dont want to put a load on it. However, stepping down a size, to a 5ft, you'll be fine.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I run a 6 ft RFM with my 20 hp massey, no problem.

 

[cvcman]

I thought LS says 24.5 hp ???

 

[Avenger]

It does, but 18.5 HP at the PTO. The 24.5 is at the flywheel.
When looking at HP requirements of implements, the manufacture will specify PTO or Engine Horse Power. In Woods' case, they specify 20-40HP at the PTO.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I ran a 72" King Kutter finish mower on my MT125 (only 17 pto hp) without any problems. Your XJ2025 won't have any issues unless it's tall / wet grass.

 

[cvcman]

How about the weight picking it up ???
And my question is still, am I better off just buying another riding mower

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Your 2025 is heavier than the 125, I used to take off the loader when I mowed, no issue lifting the front end up. I guess if I was on a hill, had the mower all the way up, and took off really fast, maybe, the front end could get light....

 

[cvcman]

Still need to decide if I知 better off with a riding mower
TSC has finish mower for 1500

 

[Supraman0614]

No reason to maintain two engines/drivetrains when you already have a tractor capable of mowing. It will be cheaper long term to get a deck for the tractor you already have. You may consider that a 5' deck will work just fine for walking trails, and offers a little more flexibility in case you need to get through a tight spot in the future.

 

[papachaz]

No reason to maintain two engines/drivetrains when you already have a tractor capable of mowing. It will be cheaper long term to get a deck for the tractor you already have. You may consider that a 5' deck will work just fine for walking trails, and offers a little more flexibility in case you need to get through a tight spot in the future.

my thoughts exactly. Why maintain two engines, transmissions, etc etc.....esp for the type mowing you're looking at doing. A mower behind the tractor will be great

 

[cvcman]

Well right now I have a beater Craftsman tha im using there but when that bites the dust I may pick up a 5 ft fining Mower,,, thx guys

 

[Diggin It]

Still need to decide if I知 better off with a riding mower
TSC has finish mower for 1500

Well right now I have a beater Craftsman tha im using there but when that bites the dust I may pick up a 5 ft fining Mower,,, thx guys

Get into their Neighbor Club. Jump through the hoops, they're simple. At the end of each quarter, you'll get a Seasonal Reward coupon that is usually 10% off any item. I used it on a landscape rake and carry all.

This quarter ends June 30 but all they require is three store visits or $150 in purchases. If your store is close enough, three visits is extremely simple.

 

[cvcman]

Who痴 neighbors club ????

 

[neverfailyou]

Tractor Supply's frequent shopper club. It's free, tracked by phone number, and you get periodic goodies/discounts by email.

 

[Walter L]

Well right now I have a beater Craftsman tha im using there but when that bites the dust I may pick up a 5 ft fining Mower,,, thx guys

I did have a Mahandra 3016 2011 with the same engine that is in your LS but was rated at 28 hp and 80.4 cub inches engine in 2011 ( the hp on these small tractors you cant really tell the hp as they play with the RPM to get under the 25 hp limit) and my mitsubishi engine handled a 6 ft finish mower fine w/ hydro drive.
If your tractor has shuttle shift then no doubt it would handle the job.