Mower Repair

[American Bulldog]

It is no wonder it does not work. no baffeling, nor tornado effect to suck the grass up. The up tipped blades are not enough, they need a baffle on the mower to help create the suction...

Carl

Actually I don't know how it works. I have not tried mounting them yet. This spring I will dissect the mower and fix the three broken bolts on it, and I will try the finish kit then.

 

[Marks481]

I thought the finish mower was a different beast than the brush mower...

It is. Those blades look nothing like what is on the finish mower, and the deck is completely dfferent.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I got that the blades were different, but I was under the impression that the deck underneath was flat, no baffeling, just like the brush mower. anyone have pix of the belly of the beast?

 

[American Bulldog]

It is. Those blades look nothing like what is on the finish mower, and the deck is completely dfferent.

For the 1460 and 1850, there is only one mower. It comes in rough cut form, with two swing blades on three turrets. It then has an optional finish cut kit, which adds the three finish blade adapters as well. When I got my PT, they were offering a promotion, and gave me the finish cut kit for free. I just didn't bother messing with it last summer. One of the reasons I purchased the 1460 was that I have a lot of grass to mow, and wanted a unit that could mow it quickly. I now wish that I had passed on it and kept the $4600, as it mainly just takes up space in the barn.

Here is the PT Price list showing mower options for the 1850:

http://www.power-trac.com/pdf11/SlopeMowerTSMprice010611.pdf

Here is the price list showing mower options for the 1460:

http://www.power-trac.com/pdf11/tractordieselT24price010511.pdf

 

[American Bulldog]

BTW the belly of the mower is completely flat, just like a brush hog. Like I said, I would have to try the finish blades first before I can really comment on how they work.

 

[Clumber]

Looking at the price lists, three types of mowers are mentioned: 1) rough cut, flail, and brush cutter. Can anyone explain their differences and the job for which each is intended? Finally, how are they different from a CUT 3-point bush/brush hog?

 

[frischtr]

Looking at the price lists, three types of mowers are mentioned: 1) rough cut, flail, and brush cutter. Can anyone explain their differences and the job for which each is intended? Finally, how are they different from a CUT 3-point bush/brush hog?

The rough cut mower would be, I imagine, for mowing fields or heavy grass areas primarily. Similar to a regular rotary mower with heavier blades. The brush cutter would be similar to a 3pt bush hog, with heavy, free-swinging blades for thick brush and small trees/saplings. A flail mower is a different beast entirely with a rotating drum oriented like a roller with small knives that swing on chains as the motor spins the drum. Flails are what you typically see on roadside/highway mowing crews (at least around here), mainly because they don't throw debris like a typical rotary mower.

 

[American Bulldog]

Looking at the price lists, three types of mowers are mentioned: 1) rough cut, flail, and brush cutter. Can anyone explain their differences and the job for which each is intended? Finally, how are they different from a CUT 3-point bush/brush hog?

frischtr described it pretty well. Flails are similar to rough cuts with a different cutting style. Have a more finished look when done, but are slower and require more power. The brush cutter usually has one large turret, that is capable of cutting small saplings and brush in addition to grass. Rips more than it cuts, so it does not leave a finished look. Brush cutters can hit rocks without getting as much damage.

 

[SpringHollow]

I believe the 1850 can also use the 1845 mowers which includes the 72" finish mower.

Ken

 

[Clumber]

Thanks for the explanation of the types of mowers.

Patrick