bruce1966us
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The 1610 will be a little small to pull your 6ft mower.
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bruce1966us
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Sorry , but Iwas thinking about another thread. What size mower are you planning on using?
bruce1966us
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Personally, I think the mower will be a bit too large. The weight alone will make the front extremely light.
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I think your pushing it a little past the limit with a 72" finish mower on a 1720 let alone a 1610.
I would would jump over to the 2001 or a 2010 ect..
Ernie
I would would jump over to the 2001 or a 2010 ect..
Ernie
fig
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ku4ns,
I have a 1700 and I like this little tractor. I am 6' tall and tip the scales at 250 lbs (size 13 shoe) and I do not find it hard to get on or off or operate the tractor. I think you would have plenty of room unless you are bigger than I am.
As far as the 6' finish mower; I would not recommend. I have a 5' and mowing 4 - 4.5 acres; it is the right size. If I get into some of the taller stuff; it will put a load on it with the 5' at 2000 RPM +/-.
Weight is another factor as well. I made a weight to go on the front of mine that is about 100 lbs and I have filled the rear tires with antifreeze and water. It plants the front with the 5' all the way up and "bites" better when using the 5' blade. I used to do too many "wheelies" before I added the weight. I just fear that you would be cussing up a storm if you got the 1700 and tried to use your 6' finish. If you plan on keeping the 6' finish; you might want to "up size". I think Ernie has already said a 2000 or 2010. I picked up the 5' practicly new finish mower for $400 (right place at the right time, but had to make repairs before use).
The 1700 does not have a water pump, but the 2000 does. The 1700 uses a thermosyphon system. I got rid of the idiot lights and went to gauges. The highest I have seen mine at was 210 - 215. You can however take the pump from a 2000 and mount to the 1700. I have considered doing this. The angle of the tractor will effect the running temp. When mowing on flat level ground; it will run around 190. When mowing on hills (headed up, down, tilted right or left and sometimes under load) is usually when I see the temp get to the 210 - 215. Long post, but hope this helps.
Fig
I have a 1700 and I like this little tractor. I am 6' tall and tip the scales at 250 lbs (size 13 shoe) and I do not find it hard to get on or off or operate the tractor. I think you would have plenty of room unless you are bigger than I am.
As far as the 6' finish mower; I would not recommend. I have a 5' and mowing 4 - 4.5 acres; it is the right size. If I get into some of the taller stuff; it will put a load on it with the 5' at 2000 RPM +/-.
Weight is another factor as well. I made a weight to go on the front of mine that is about 100 lbs and I have filled the rear tires with antifreeze and water. It plants the front with the 5' all the way up and "bites" better when using the 5' blade. I used to do too many "wheelies" before I added the weight. I just fear that you would be cussing up a storm if you got the 1700 and tried to use your 6' finish. If you plan on keeping the 6' finish; you might want to "up size". I think Ernie has already said a 2000 or 2010. I picked up the 5' practicly new finish mower for $400 (right place at the right time, but had to make repairs before use).
The 1700 does not have a water pump, but the 2000 does. The 1700 uses a thermosyphon system. I got rid of the idiot lights and went to gauges. The highest I have seen mine at was 210 - 215. You can however take the pump from a 2000 and mount to the 1700. I have considered doing this. The angle of the tractor will effect the running temp. When mowing on flat level ground; it will run around 190. When mowing on hills (headed up, down, tilted right or left and sometimes under load) is usually when I see the temp get to the 210 - 215. Long post, but hope this helps.
Fig
Jagmandave
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I have a 1602D, I'm 5'10" and have a little trouble climbing on and off, but once there I'm comfortable. As to the power, it'll depend on conditions, but 72" might be stretching it a bit.
If you're mowing flat ground, not too tall and not in too much of a hurry, no problems. But since the 2000 is phsyically a bigger tractor, will you have any issues with tight spaces? If everything is wide open, maybe a bigger one would be better.
If you're mowing flat ground, not too tall and not in too much of a hurry, no problems. But since the 2000 is phsyically a bigger tractor, will you have any issues with tight spaces? If everything is wide open, maybe a bigger one would be better.
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