B7500 BELLY MOWER
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85Hokie
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
That mower is for a BX series ...... so a direct bolt up probably will not work.
IS that the deck that has the drive over rail on it?
Having said that - almost anything will fit IF enough modifications are made.
I would say if you are getting it close to free - there might be a way, but having to pay a lot for a MMM and then have to weld and rework all the linkages, could be a real PITA.
I have a B7100 that someone placed another deck under - I did NOT know any of this when I bought it, once I did a little homework after the fact I found it to be a different deck that had some things modified to make it work.
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info found :
B7500 HSD came new with the RCK60-24B mid mount mower deck. The Operator's Manual for the mower lists the following "suitable" mower/tractor combinations: RCK60-24B & RCK54-24B mowers suitable for B7500, B7400, B7300, B2410, B2400, B2100, and B1700 tractors. RCK54-75B mower suitable for B7500 & B7400 tractors
IS that the deck that has the drive over rail on it?
Having said that - almost anything will fit IF enough modifications are made.
I would say if you are getting it close to free - there might be a way, but having to pay a lot for a MMM and then have to weld and rework all the linkages, could be a real PITA.
I have a B7100 that someone placed another deck under - I did NOT know any of this when I bought it, once I did a little homework after the fact I found it to be a different deck that had some things modified to make it work.
EDIT:
info found :
B7500 HSD came new with the RCK60-24B mid mount mower deck. The Operator's Manual for the mower lists the following "suitable" mower/tractor combinations: RCK60-24B & RCK54-24B mowers suitable for B7500, B7400, B7300, B2410, B2400, B2100, and B1700 tractors. RCK54-75B mower suitable for B7500 & B7400 tractors
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Thanks for the reply. It is a drive over and according to the seller it has only been used two times! He says there are no linkage parts - just drive over and hook up the pto. I had a BX2350 that I just didn't come to like. The only thing I miss is the mid mount. I just bought a ('clean' meaning two things B7500 with 540 hours - no FEL) and it is really clean for a 20+ year old tractor. I am trying to decide on a middy or a 3point finish. I think this RX60D is priced very low for what it is and the 'drive over' is appealing. But I don't want to spend a lot of welding and fitting to get going.
85Hokie
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I updated my post above - showing the correct mower vs tractor.
I rear PTO finish would work well for you - main advantages, a dozen makers, they all will fit, and all can be adjusted also. I little more tricky around trees and bushes than a MMM however.
Cost wise - depending on model of finish mower could be $500 - $2000.
Finding a MMM for your machine and the matching pto shaft might be like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack.
I also have an 'old' B7500 with a FEL that originally had a middy. The deck is gone but I have all the original linkage that came with it. Just not sure any of that stuff would help installing the newer drive over.
I don't want to clutter up this thread with another question but I hope to be able to swap the FEL off my old B7500 to this later model. I've never even had the loader off that old guy and I've had it for 10 years. How much trouble am I in for?