Why Can't Someone Make a Good 12' Batwing Cutter?

[workinonit]

I doubt there's a manufacturer in business with the nads to build a 12', 3PT batwing mower. That thing would be stupid heavy. I have a Maschio 10' flail that weighs 2100 pounds. I can't imagine picking anything much heavier up without front weights even with weights it would be uncomfortable.

 

[Seven Gables]

Have you looked at the JD fc12e model?
Weighs 3580lbs , hows that compare to the one you have or others you’ve looked at? I don’t think any manufacturer builds a heavier duty mower in the 12’ foot class, if I was looking to buy it would be at top of my list

 

[Hay Dude]

Had 2 Deere mowers for almost 20 years an neither gearbox has leaked when folded or in any position. Original, untouched gearboxes.
I change the gearbox oil every year and use only JD oil.

Been a great ownership experience. I highly suggest them. Excellent mowers that are tough and just about unbreakable.

 

[workinonit]

Sounds like he wants the 12' JD mower in a 3PT model. He also wants it with hydro motors so he can lift each deck as needed. I'm waiting to see that.

 

[Hay Dude]

Sounds like he wants the 12' JD mower in a 3PT model. He also wants it with hydro motors so he can lift each deck as needed. I'm waiting to see that.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there is one, but it would probably be an Italian mower of some kind.
What about a 15 footer that was factory changed to a 10 footer with on wing removed?
I know it’s 2 foot smaller than he wants, but it’ll be as heavy duty as they come.
Deere sells them that way.

 

[rockinbbar]

Sounds like he wants the 12' JD mower in a 3PT model. He also wants it with hydro motors so he can lift each deck as needed. I'm waiting to see that.

Who are you referring to?

I don't want any 3pt mower at all.

But I do have separate hydraulic controls to operate the wings (both, not individually) and the deck height. My Woods 15' came that way, and I split off the wing/deck on my Viper myself.

 

[rockinbbar]

I wouldn’t be surprised if there is one, but it would probably be an Italian mower of some kind.
What about a 15 footer that was factory changed to a 10 footer with on wing removed?
I know it’s 2 foot smaller than he wants, but it’ll be as heavy duty as they come.
Deere sells them that way.

Woods sells them that way too. But for the ranch pastures I cut with lots of trees, having only one wing would limit my turning direction to just one way while getting the wing under the canopy.

 

[rockinbbar]

Have you looked at the JD fc12e model?
Weighs 3580lbs , hows that compare to the one you have or others you’ve looked at? I don’t think any manufacturer builds a heavier duty mower in the 12’ foot class, if I was looking to buy it would be at top of my list

Saw that one online, and it looks pretty good.

 

[workinonit]

My mistake. Another poster said that and I mistakenly thought it was you. Sorry.

 

[Hay Dude]

Here you go:

https://www.deere.com/en/cutters-shredders/rotary-cutters/fc12e-rotary-cutter/