Need you opinions on RFM's....

bnixon · Jun 10, 2002

Need you opinions on RFM\'s....

I need to purchase a rear finishing mover for my 2 acre lot. Mostly flat, semi hay and St. Augustine grass mixed. My dealer handles BushHog/LandPride/Rhino. I will be looking at a 72" (6ft) rear discharge.

I am looking for comments (good or bad...especially the bad...) from people that have used these brands of RFMs.

Thanks,

Anonymous Poster · Jun 10, 2002

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I have mowed about 8 acres per week with a Bush Hog RDTH 72 for the last few years. I've had to deal with the grass and weeds getting too tall, a few rocks, tree branches, etc. I've sharpened the blades a few times, and I broke the drive belt once (probably not at the right tension, or maybe the mice that lived in the mower for a while chewed it). Otherwise just grease the spindles and gauge wheels and go. I find it hard to imagine a better mower for my purposes.

Golfgar4 · Jun 10, 2002

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Hi Brandon!

I'm wondering how you're going to use an RFM if you don't have a tractor yet? According to your profile, you're still looking for one. Did you get a tractor and forget to update your profile? Otherwise, let me know how you can use an RFM without a tractor so I can get an RFM too, cause I don't have my tractor yet! /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

bnixon · Jun 10, 2002

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Golfgar4,

You amuse me! I will be purchasing the tractor NH TC45 with 16LA loader and 6ft Box blade in about 4 weeks (hopefully!!!!). I was originaly going to get a Rhino SE6 brush cutter but after much research (TBN) I have decided to go with a RFM instead. This will save me the expense of buying one later and having the SE6 just sitting around.....

Hope that clears it all up for you.

Golfgar4 · Jun 10, 2002

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"You amuse me!"

That's what my wife always says to me. But I think she means it differently than you do! /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif

"I will be purchasing the tractor NH TC45 with 16LA loader and 6ft Box blade in about 4 weeks..."

I had a feeling that was the answer I was going to hear. Congratulations on your decision! In another post, I mentioned that I was climbing around on some boomers yesterday, and a 45 was one of them. Although it's a little big for my plans, it is a sweet machine!

It's amazing how some research on TBN can head you in a totally different direction.

Sorry I can't help you with first hand experience with RFM's. Good luck on your search!

nicklan · Jun 10, 2002

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Brandon,
I have a Woods RD8400 rfm, I mow 2+ acres once or twice a week. I have put a few sets of blades on it - otherwise no problems. You have more pto hp than me I would recommend a 84" if you can swing it.

jtn · Jun 10, 2002

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I have the Land Pride 2584 (7') rear finish mower for my TC45D. It does a great job. I opted for the extra roller in front which comes in handy on rougher ground. I have only had it about a year, use it to mow about 2 acres once a week or so, and am very happy with the results. I am getting ready to sharpen the blades soon, which will be the first maintenence other than greasing I have performed.

JT

bnixon · Jun 10, 2002

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How long does it take you to mow the 2 acres with your 2584?

Trying to get a feel.

buppy69 · Jun 10, 2002

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I mow 3 acres of open lawn in 50 minutes with a 60" mower.

Eugene

Moon · Jun 10, 2002

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I have the brush hog RD72 RFM. It does the job very nicely. I have a few rolling grades and you have to watch scalping with a deck that wide. Very quiet operation. Overall I'd say it good mower deck, BUT, mine is still practially new. I got it in April, and have about 15 hours of mowing time (guesstimate).