72”Rear Finish mower

[kcs 61]

Would a B2650 pull a 72” finish mower ok. I’ve got a 60” and was thinking about upgrading to a72”

 

[Mitjam]

I had a 72 inch when I had my b2650 with cab. It did ok. If you’re not letting the grass get to tall or running mulching blades you will be good to go . I just found on any hills and running the a/c made it snort a bit lol

 

[kcs 61]

Ok thanks for the info

 

[Flintknapper]

I run a 72" on my L2350 (similar PTO hp) and it does fine.

As @Mitjam points out.....don't let the grass get too high. I do run mulching blades but keep them sharp. Also, I am mowing pasture grasses (tougher than lawn grasses) and have no problem.

I will say that going uphill in certain areas.... definitely gets the governor to kick in. But my mower weighs 620 lbs.

 

[chim]

I've mentioned in other posts that the weight of the RFM is a big factor. At one time I had two different five foot RFM's on two different tractors. A lightweight 60" on the 16HP Ford and a heavy 60" on a 21HP Kubota. Both setups worked OK, paired that way. Out of curiosity I swapped the decks. Poor little Ford had a really tough time and prolonged use of the heavier deck would've killed it. The Kubota had a great time with the lighter deck. It seemed the Kubota barely noticed the mower it was pulling.

 

[mikester]

Yes it will work. If the grass is long you will have to cut slower.

 

[kcs 61]

Ok thanks for all the advice. I haven’t made my mind up to get a 72” mower. I run A 60”
Now and does fine. Thanks again for all the advice

 

[Old Machinist]

I ran a 72" behind my John Deere 855 that also had 19 PTO HP. No problems.

 

[ferguson]

Would a B2650 pull a 72” finish mower ok. I’ve got a 60” and was thinking about upgrading to a72”

Run a 72" behind my 1952 ferguson TO 20 there only 20HP can mowe in third gear 2nd if grass is high your 2650 will do fine