What speed range do you use to mow?

[BotaGuy]

finish mowing with a BX Mid mount, I use high range. I anticipate running low range with a bush hog, as I did with the B7500.

The BX handles high range, in wet high grass with ease...no issues here.

 

[surfran]

I would guess I run in the 5.x range as well since full low is 3.7 according to the book and that isn't fast enough for me most of the time. I definately don't typically mow in full high unless I am really in a hurry because rain coming or some other urgent appointment.

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

High range, flat out, 2 acres in 1 hour 15 minutes. Only time I slow down is around the trees. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DaveInColorado]

BX1500, high range about 75% throttle, working the heck out of the HST with my right foot reversing, turning around trees, etc. No more than 1 hour for 1.5 acres (not all is mowed). If it takes more than an hour it is time for a bigger mower! I go to low range only when climbing one hill in the yard.

I occasionally use the BX1500 to mow 5 acres at church. Most of it at high range, pedal to the metal, 8 mph max speed! The ground is much smoother over there. Sometimes I go crazy when I look into her eyes.... (The BX1500, that is).

 

[PowerMax]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( If it takes more than an hour it is time for a bigger mower! )</font>

How big of a mower would I need to mow ~ 6 acres in under an hour? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Wannafish]

72" (6 foot) @ 8 1/2 miles per hour /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif