sub compact for mowing

[4570Man]

The B7100 was like 16hp and a 60” deck. I complained about the lack of power steering but I never complained about not enough power. I think either the gasoline lawnmowers are over rated or the little diesels are under rated or probably both. There’s definitely not a 50 percent power difference between them.

 

[RickB]

The B7100 was like 16hp and a 60” deck. I complained about the lack of power steering but I never complained about not enough power. I think either the gasoline lawnmowers are over rated or the little diesels are under rated or probably both. There’s definitely not a 50 percent power difference between them.

Torque.

 

[4570Man]

Torque.

That definitely helps but the little diesels are high rpm so they’re not torque monsters. I’d still be very surprised if the lawnmower gassers could Dino at a continuous duty rating of 50 percent higher than the little diesels.

 

[RedGeminiPA]

We recently went through this, but decided more features and power could help with more around the property. After looking at nearly every SCUT on the market, we eventually went with the new Massey GC1725M TLB with 60 MMM. Massey offers a 54? as well, which would help with fitting through your 60 openings, though you may have to strap up the discharge chute or remove it. Even the base GC1723E has cruise control and tilt steering wheel, though the tilt wheel isn稚 the best piece of engineering on it.

The Massey is a massive little tractor. Very well made, and plenty of power. The Massey GC is engineered and made by Iseki of Japan, similar to Kubota and Yanmar. The GC has a cast iron rear end, which really helps even out the weight and stability when using the FEL for bigger jobs. The biggest turn-off for the BX1880 was the hydro pedals. Since you値l be primarily using this tractor for mowing, you may not like the pedal layout of the BX. That was one of the major turn offs for us.

My only real complaint, so far (about 35 hours on it), is the disconnects for the hydraulic lines for the FEL.

Massey was offering great finance offers when we purchased a couple months ago. We got 0.99% for 84 months. There was no cash down requirement (that I recall), though we did put $1,000 down. Kubota and JD (for sure) wanted 20% down for their finance offers ($99 per month... LOL), and wanted to tack on extra money to buy better finance rates. No thanks. Ours is $302 per month for everything (tractor, FEL, MMM and backhoe), including about $13 per month for the finance insurance. Yes, you have to insure the finance, which Massey dealers were the only ones who even mentioned this when talking payments. Others just throw it out there when youæ±*e signing the papers. Our dealer even liquid filled the tires for no additional charge. Our Massey dealer was also the ONLY dealer to offer a test drive. Yes, we have a great dealer, which was icing on the cake.

I知 not sure if you have a Massey dealer within reason, but theyæ±*e definitely worth a look. Also, I seem to average about 9 hours of use per 5 gallons of fuel. Most of that is running at around 2,700 RPMs.

 

[TripleR]

A lot of people don't adjust tire pressure when using the loader and running without.

 

[skipperbrown]

Get a 60" deck. Makes life so much easier when mowing around objects and improves your turning radius. Gates can be widened!

 

[searcyfarms]

had a 2wd gt75 shibaura with 60 inch deck, loved it, more than enough power, never lacked for any - only reason i sold it was to have a loader for landscape work and 4wd - had a 2210 hd it was ok but had issues with it so down the road it went...........it road horrible compared to my 2wd gt75, the deere was longer and heavier but the stiff R4 tires must have been the issue, i ran lower as possible air pressures and it helped but still not as good at the turfs on the gt75 - i have a 2038R now and i have lowered the pressures and it rides much better than the 2210 although its much heavier - better seat/suspension on the 2038r also -

u wont regret the lil diesels they are pretty much bulletproof in my experience - not sure what brand massey uses i have only used shibaura and yanmars, my neighbor has a kubota b2300 and he loves his, i got a 72inch MMM on my 2038r i have more grass now - widen gates and get bigger mower would be my vote

 

[RedGeminiPA]

The Massey GC1700 Series are made by Iseki of Japan - engine, trans, hydraulics, basically everything. Same as Kubota and Yanmar. Massey sells Iseki SCUTs (branded Massey), and Iseki sells Massey bigger tractors (branded Iseki) in other global markets.

 

[BAP]

I would take your wife to the dealer and let her try out the various models and see what she likes. If she is going to be using it, keep her involved in the decision making and things will go much better. For what you are describing for your needs, I would think that the BX1880 would be a great choice. Not everyone needs a big mower tractor or a zero turn.

 

[Ricn]

Being that we have two Kubota tractors now, my preference is to stay with that brand if possible as BX models are a proven commodity and for a long time now. Massy was huge here years ago but are no longer and when the family business closed and a new dealer opened things really changed. Other than Kubota and JD the other brands do not sell well around here. Lower cost at times yes but still they struggle against JD and Kubota. Not adverse to other brands but Kubota's have been very good for us besides being close. LS I hear makes a nice SCUT so I'll drive the 60 miles and look at those. As for mower size, I can go 54 inch but the 60 gives us lots of extra work I don't need like rebuilding chain link gates and fencing just for 6 more inches.

Ricn