Material collection system for 3x20 series?

[dieselram]

I am looking for a collection system for my 3120 with a 60" deck. I like Trac Vacs idea with a rear pto driven blower because I can run both ptos at the same time. Are there any companys out there that make good collection systems for the mid chassis compacts?

 

[jgrreed]

I am looking for a collection system for my 3120 with a 60" deck. I like Trac Vacs idea with a rear pto driven blower because I can run both ptos at the same time. Are there any companys out there that make good collection systems for the mid chassis compacts?

I think the trac-vac style are your only style option. If/when the day ever comes I'm going to get a DR. I like the motor powered ones as then you don't need the tractor, so you could put it on a zero-turn, etc.

-Jer.

 

[beenthere]

Is there a Powerflo and MC519 cart for this mower deck?

They work well for 60 and 62C decks (I use one on my 54" deck) behind the X Deere GT's, so would think they would work on the 3120. But haven't looked at what is available for the 3x20 series.

 

[dieselram]

I could deal with one with a gas engine I just figured I have 2 ptos, why not use them both. I think there would be a good market for a collection system for the mid sized compacts. A lot of guys use them to mow with too. Think of all the 755s and such out there with just mower decks on them. The ideal set up (I think) would be pto or deck driven like the powerflow, go back to a large hopper that mounts either on the drawbar or 3 point hitch that dumps either manually or hydraulicly without having to get off the tractor.

 

[jgrreed]

I could deal with one with a gas engine I just figured I have 2 ptos, why not use them both. I think there would be a good market for a collection system for the mid sized compacts. A lot of guys use them to mow with too. Think of all the 755s and such out there with just mower decks on them. The ideal set up (I think) would be pto or deck driven like the powerflow, go back to a large hopper that mounts either on the drawbar or 3 point hitch that dumps either manually or hydraulicly without having to get off the tractor.

I hear ya. It's just that you likely wont save much cashola going PTO powered as the volume sold is very low, and then the vacuum system is tied to your tractor. It's much more versatile with a stand alone motor. The DR is really a self contained trailer that you can pull around with a quad, gator, or by hand if you want and suck up leaves, needles, mulch, etc with a handheld vacuum style hose. The DR won't dump high into a truck, but it does dump on the ground. It does actually have a reverse flow setup where you can blow the mulch that you've collected wherever you want.

-Jer.

 

[dieselram]

I'm wanting something that will attach to my mower deck and is self contained to my tractor. I'm trying to stay away from the trailer type mainly because it's more stuff to store. I had a 3 point Trac Vac years ago with a gas engine that dumped but I let it go with the tractor. I had it on my 2210.