Mowing Using a Rear Finishing Mower

[bill177]

I am looking at a good condition used Woods 60" 3-point mount finish mower to use on a 2305. Will the front of the tractor need weights when I pick up the mower? Or are loaded tires sufficient.

Any experience with this?

 

[prosperity]

I would say yes, you will need counter weight on the front.

I run a 48" bush hog on the back of my 2210.
I tried it once without any counter weight, and it was scary for sure.

5 suitcase weights on the front and it is much more stable

 

[Thomas]

Good morning bill177.
Are you only mowing flat ground...does your tractor have FEL attach?

 

[bill177]

Mostly flat. FEL is installed, but I take it off when not in use.

I used to have an 8N with a hog on the back. It would jump up sometimes. That was 40 years ago - didn't know better back then on the farm.

 

[radman1]

I would just leave the loader on for front end weight when mowing. You can remove the bucket (I assume it is a quick attach bucket) for more manuverability. I have a Case-IH DX29 and a 60" rear mower and use 2 85# suitcase weights. Without the weight the front end is a little light on hills with the mower raised.

 

[Thomas]

Morning Bill.
Since you rather mowe w/out FEL attach,I would follow the advice of the other gentlmen that's reply to your posting...also maybe purchase a spare weight just in case.

 

[RobJ]

My Woods RM360 checks in at 535#. But if you have the 4 wheel type then no weight is on the 3pt when mowing. Then I leave mine on the ground all the time except to to get over the garage door opening.

Rob

 

[coveredbridge]

My Woods RM360 checks in at 535#. But if you have the 4 wheel type then no weight is on the 3pt when mowing. Then I leave mine on the ground all the time except to to get over the garage door opening.

Rob

Even with the 4-wheel type, you can get the rear wheels off the ground, extend the check chains and put weight on the 3 ph if you go over a swale.

Like the song says, don't ask me how I know.

 

[matthew3120]

I have a farm king and It is 60" weighting at 550 lbs. I have 5 42lbs suit case weights on the front of my JD 3120 due to fact if you hit a bump in the road with it up you may be bounced around a little.

matthew

 

[RobJ]

I have a farm king and It is 60" weighting at 550 lbs. I have 5 42lbs suit case weights on the front of my JD 3120 due to fact if you hit a bump in the road with it up you may be bounced around a little.

matthew

Is that armorall on the tires?