Which tractor for a 72 inch belly mower?

[Milo]

I see B7510 on your list and I doubt if a 72" mmm was ever available for this tractor nor could it run one it it was. I had a B7500 (about the same tractor) with a 54" mmm. The other option was either of two 60" decks which I'm sure it would have handled just fine, but a 72" deck would have been too much.

You might look for a B2650 with a 72" mmm.

 

[Bikewanderer]

Thanks. Ill look that model up. Part of the problem I am having is understanding the model options. The B2650 doesn’t sound comparable to a B7510....wouldn’t have known to search for it. Dealership isn’t being helpful because they don’t have anything to sell me.

 

[Rob in wny]

I recently picked up a JD 4200 hydro that had a 72" MMM. Its a 2000. Any of the JD 4xxx medium or large frame tractors can handle the 72" mower. I would think the 8xx and larger tractors could also handle it. I agree it would be better to find one that has a mower mounted as the mounts are proprietary.

 

[skipperbrown]

B2650? No emissions added on and the HP to cut 72". 72" mower is a drive over. However, it's a big B. You won't get a really tight turning radius and the rops needs 8' clearance.

 

[Bikewanderer]

I recently picked up a JD 4200 hydro that had a 72" MMM. Its a 2000. Any of the JD 4xxx medium or large frame tractors can handle the 72" mower. I would think the 8xx and larger tractors could also handle it. I agree it would be better to find one that has a mower mounted as the mounts are proprietary.

One of the ones I’m looking at is the 4310. How do you like yours for mowing?

 

[ruffdog]

The New Holland TC33d I had mowed great with the 72" belly mower. The tractor had the Supersteer option so it maneuvered a bit better than the standard one. With the side chute removed, it laid the clippings out real nice with limited clumping. Things to check before you buy: Does the tractor turn sharp without tearing up the sod? Can you pin the deck in the up position so you can use the 3pt like for tilling? Does the deck cut clean so your yard looks nice? Is the deck noisy or quiet? Is the deck easy to remove for cleaning/maintenance? Normally, larger deck wheels ride over bumps better too. Do the wheels look robust?

 

[Rob in wny]

I'm not sure how well it mows, grass isn't growing this time of year here in NY. The previous owner was a local fire company and they mowed a couple acres around the fire hall with it for 18 years, so i would say it mows well.

Rob