Finish mower options

[Paul Allwood]

I currently have a mid mount mower that I remove when not needed, but it's a horrible job, especially the underneath PTO shaft connection and disconnection. The mower deck is about half deck and half rust with several holes and lots of patches welded on from before I got it.

There's got to be a better way !

I'm thinking I'll just make a new deck and transfer the gearbox, spindle assemblies etc, and make some decent castor wheels so it can track the ground like a proper finish mower.

Connecting and disconnecting at the 3 point would be easy, but the PTO speed is too low as the mower currently runs from the 2500 rpm mid PTO.

I'm wondering if I can extend the forward facing mid PTO out the front, and run mount the mower in front of the tractor....a smaller version of the pic below.



It looks like a decent idea - easy to see the mower, able to get under overhanging trees....

Just thoughts for now. Any input appreciated (unless you suggest I just go out and buy something - you'd be wasting your typing time with that ).

If anyone has any info on the front PTO option for a B7200, that would also be great.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I currently have a mid mount mower that I remove when not needed, but it's a horrible job, especially the underneath PTO shaft connection and disconnection. The mower deck is about half deck and half rust with several holes and lots of patches welded on from before I got it.

There's got to be a better way !

I'm thinking I'll just make a new deck and transfer the gearbox, spindle assemblies etc, and make some decent castor wheels so it can track the ground like a proper finish mower.

Connecting and disconnecting at the 3 point would be easy, but the PTO speed is too low as the mower currently runs from the 2500 rpm mid PTO.

I'm wondering if I can extend the forward facing mid PTO out the front, and run mount the mower in front of the tractor....a smaller version of the pic below.

View attachment 175730

It looks like a decent idea - easy to see the mower, able to get under overhanging trees....

Just thoughts for now. Any input appreciated (unless you suggest I just go out and buy something - you'd be wasting your typing time with that ).

If anyone has any info on the front PTO option for a B7200, that would also be great.

The original front PTOs are rare as Unicorns.



Fabricating one is straight forward.

As I have said before - if the gold OEM adapter is present replace it with a bolt on shop built shaft coupler and build out from there. For a mower you will want/need some sort of clutch. The OEM clurch was electric.

I expect pictures of your completed creation by the 4th of July

Dan

 

[Chanceywd]

I currently have a mid mount mower that I remove when not needed, but it's a horrible job, especially the underneath PTO shaft connection and disconnection. The mower deck is about half deck and half rust with several holes and lots of patches welded on from before I got it.

There's got to be a better way !

I'm thinking I'll just make a new deck and transfer the gearbox, spindle assemblies etc, and make some decent castor wheels so it can track the ground like a proper finish mower.

Connecting and disconnecting at the 3 point would be easy, but the PTO speed is too low as the mower currently runs from the 2500 rpm mid PTO.

I'm wondering if I can extend the forward facing mid PTO out the front, and run mount the mower in front of the tractor....a smaller version of the pic below.

View attachment 175730

It looks like a decent idea - easy to see the mower, able to get under overhanging trees....

Just thoughts for now. Any input appreciated (unless you suggest I just go out and buy something - you'd be wasting your typing time with that ).

If anyone has any info on the front PTO option for a B7200, that would also be great.

I have an old Yard Machine brand garden tractor I have thought about doing that to, moving its deck from underneath to the front.
I have a few rough areas I mow on my dog walking paths.
It has a belt engaging lever so an electric clutch would be needed.
That project hasn't made its way to the top of the list yet.
I will be watching your progress for ideas!

Bill

 

[TheOldHokie]

Oops! I failed to read carefully. You are going to use the mid-PTO. Should be even easier.

Dan

 

[Paul Allwood]

Oops! I failed to read carefully. You are going to use the mid-PTO. Should be even easier.

Dan

My thinking is that if I can route the mid PTO to the front then the clutch will already be taken care of.

 

[Yooper]

Here is the perfect excuse to buy a vertical mill!

 

[Paul Allwood]

The original front PTOs are rare as Unicorns.

View attachment 175731

Fabricating one is straight forward.

As I have said before - if the gold OEM adapter is present replace it with a bolt on shop built shaft coupler and build out from there. For a mower you will want/need some sort of clutch. The OEM clurch was electric.

I expect pictures of your completed creation by the 4th of July

Dan

Did that setup get it's drive direct from the crankshaft ?

 

[TheOldHokie]

Did that setup get it's drive direct from the crankshaft ?

Yes, shaft was direct drive off the crankshaft/pulley. I think it was a work around for lack if mid-PTO on the DT models.

Dan

 

[Paul Allwood]

Yes, shaft was direct drive off the crankshaft/pulley. I think it was a work around for lack if mid-PTO on the DT models.

Dan

I'm still planning on running a pump for hydraulic steering from the crankshaft - haven't got to it yet. Still haven't ordered a pump.