moship
Veteran Member
About a year ago, I purchased a used B3030 Cab tractor with 72" mid mower, FEL and front snowblower for my 77 year old Dad to replace his BX2200.
The B3030 has 3 speed ranges while the BX2200 only had 2. According to the published travel speeds, High range on the BX2200 is very close to the Medium range on the B3030.
He cuts 5 acres of his own plus 2 other neighbors for about 8 acres total. None of these are manicured lawns and more like closely mowed fields. (Both neighbors have health issues)
I'm a bit concerned about the speed he is cutting as it seems way to fast when viewed from the outside. The concern is from a durability standpoint. IE: Rough on the mower deck and tractor itself. I'm not in a position to replace if major repair is needed. For the record he runs in High range and only knows one position of the hydrostatic pedal... On the floor board.
I don't want to say anything, as I don't have any experience with the B-Size tractors. High range on my L4740 is too fast when using any implement and is only used when going down the road.
B3030 is very similar in size to the B2650/3350 tractors for reference.
So what range do you run your B-size tractors when mowing?
Thanks in advance for your sharing your experience/recommendation.
The B3030 has 3 speed ranges while the BX2200 only had 2. According to the published travel speeds, High range on the BX2200 is very close to the Medium range on the B3030.
He cuts 5 acres of his own plus 2 other neighbors for about 8 acres total. None of these are manicured lawns and more like closely mowed fields. (Both neighbors have health issues)
I'm a bit concerned about the speed he is cutting as it seems way to fast when viewed from the outside. The concern is from a durability standpoint. IE: Rough on the mower deck and tractor itself. I'm not in a position to replace if major repair is needed. For the record he runs in High range and only knows one position of the hydrostatic pedal... On the floor board.
I don't want to say anything, as I don't have any experience with the B-Size tractors. High range on my L4740 is too fast when using any implement and is only used when going down the road.
B3030 is very similar in size to the B2650/3350 tractors for reference.
So what range do you run your B-size tractors when mowing?
Thanks in advance for your sharing your experience/recommendation.