3pt Finish Mower

[johnjk]

My belly mower is nearing its end of life. I’m interested to hear who is pulling a 3pt finish mower with a B1700 sized machine and what brand/ width you using.

 

[Caden]

I don't know if this is still a relevant question to you, but...

For that size tractor/engine, no wider than 4 or maybe 5 feet. Probably similar to your current belly mower size.


Only think I'd think to consider before buying one is what type of clipping it leaves, as a 3 point finish will most likely discharge out the back rather than the side.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Don't forget about the rear swing. Have thought about one myself but not taking the chance swinging into something. There are a few used MMM on CL in minnesota for the B series. Think 6 feet wide.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

60" zero turn.

 

[bird dogger]

I ran a 3 pt. 5 foot Bush Hog rear discharge finish mower behind my JD750 MFWD (17 pto HP) after retiring the mid mount mower. I wish I would never have bought the mid mount mower from the start.

Now.... behind the Kubota B2650.... I run a 6 foot Bush Hog rear discharge finish mower. It does a mighty fine job in my opinion. I mow around a number of trees, house, outbuildings, etc. and you quickly develop a mowing pattern that eases the technique around the trees or other obstacles. It's my dedicated mower.

As @Bearcatrp mentioned.... you do need to pay attention to the rear "swing" until you have your mowing pattern figured out.

I'm frequently changing between rear attachments: mower, cultivator, rototiller, backhoe, etc. and love the ease of hookup/removal of the 3 pt mower in order to change between the various implements. The older belly mower under the former JD750 was a royal pain to install/remove!!

 

[chim]

My Ford 1210 is similar to your Kubota. It handles a 5' Caroni RFM nicely. It did not handle a 5' LandPride. The weight of the deck makes a big difference.