finish mower

[steve19438]

were these mowers any good?
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[DGinVT]

The only finish mower that I liked and still have is a Woods (Model RM 48?). It cuts very well and worked well behind a Kubota B7100D and a BX1850. Easy to clean, sharpen blades and maintain.

 

[kldenny01]

(quoted from post at 04:59:38 06/07/15) were these mowers any good?
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I prefer a read discharge like my Bush Hog 5 foot. Other then that just check bearings for noise or looseness. The only thing I see with this one is you will need to set height with the tractor so you will need position control like on an 8n. 8)

 

[steve19438]

would limiter chains work to set height of cut?

 

[Ultradog MN]

Yes they were good mowers. Not the best but good.
A guy up near my property has had one for at least 25 years and it's still going strong.

 

[schultz47]

I have had a Farm King 5' for 15 years. Just replaced bearings last year in it(I bought it used). Been a great mower. Has front and rear wheels for height adjustment.

 

[Tom N MS]

For light clipping it will be fine..If u use it like I use one, rear discharge is the only way to go...My Byhalia grass gets knee deep sometimes before I can cut it---I have had Land Pride(Never again) I had a Big Bee(Really good mower but not rear discharge) Have a First Choice now-rear discharge-had 5-6 yrs-not a minutes trouble-not as heavy made as the Big Bee but has been good....Advice #1 get a rear discharge..assuming all parts are there and assuming it will need a new belt and new blades, I wouldn't offer over $300..

 

[oldtanker]

Seems everyone knocks side discharge mowers but I really like my side discharge. I've cut up to about 8" of wet grass with it. Can't help you with the Ford branded ones. Like you were told. Check the bearings.

Rick

 

[kldenny01]

(quoted from post at 05:54:09 06/07/15) would limiter chains work to set height of cut?

yes they would.

 

[howdy1960]

Looks like wouldn't be to much trouble to put front casters for height adjustment on.

 

[NoNewParts]

they were pretty tough.
if it was cheap enough, I'd consider it.
but only if what I wanted to mow was pancake flat
and well-maintained.

I prefer the finish mowers with 4 wheels.
and more importantly, flexible links where the
3-point arms attach.
lets it follow nicely and doesn't matter if the tractor moves up and down. The mower will track flat with 4 wheels and the flexible links.