L245dt and verge mower

[Finnberg]

Hi!

Am I able to run this kind of verge mower with L245DT or is it too heavy? I'm considering the 135cm wide version. The 115cm is only 16kg lighter than 135cm wide version. I have rear tires at the widest setting.

https://www.bowell-tractor.com/VERGE-MOWER/Bowell-BCRL-verge-mower-embankment-flail-mower-7421.html

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes you should be able to run it, as it's within specs.

 

[Russell King]

I am pretty sure that yes the L245 would operate that mower. But the weight of the mower will be a problem if you get it out too far. Since you have a cab that makes your tractor somewhat top heavy already and will limit the sloped angle the tractor will be stable on.

Speed control may be difficult with the geared tractor, but I guess you could just take a smaller width cut if needed.

You can add weight to the tractor by filling the rear wheels with ballast and by adding weights to the rear wheels. You will need to add weights at the front weight bracket also to maintain good steering.

I can’t really see what the hydraulic system is at the rear but you may want to get to four spool valves at the rear (two for the mower, one for adjusting the top link, one for adjusting the three point tilt (unless the mower hydraulics are sufficient for the tilting angle.

What are the existing hydraulics at the rear doing?

 

[Finnberg]

Yes you should be able to run it, as it's within specs.

I heard that L245 rear axle casing is weak and might brake near the bearings if there is too heavy load in the back. Is this true? If so what kind of mowing machine for road sides is suitable for L245dt or do i need to buy newer tractor?

 

[Finnberg]

I am pretty sure that yes the L245 would operate that mower. But the weight of the mower will be a problem if you get it out too far. Since you have a cab that makes your tractor somewhat top heavy already and will limit the sloped angle the tractor will be stable on.

Speed control may be difficult with the geared tractor, but I guess you could just take a smaller width cut if needed.

You can add weight to the tractor by filling the rear wheels with ballast and by adding weights to the rear wheels. You will need to add weights at the front weight bracket also to maintain good steering.

I can’t really see what the hydraulic system is at the rear but you may want to get to four spool valves at the rear (two for the mower, one for adjusting the top link, one for adjusting the three point tilt (unless the mower hydraulics are sufficient for the tilting angle.

What are the existing hydraulics at the rear doing?

I have mostly level ground and road sides are what I'm planning to mow. I can add my snow plow to the front lifter to get more weight to the front and fill the rear tires. I can drive with low 1st or 2nd to maintain control if necessary.

I just don't want to break the tractor with too heavy equipmnet.

I have the hydraulics in front:

 

[Russell King]

You shouldn’t have any problems unless you plan on hitting objects with the mower when it is extended out to the side. If you want to reinforce the top link attachment bracket you can look around the top of the case and find several large bolts into the case. Weld up a new bracket that is in a 90 degree shape that bolts at the top and rear of the case and put that on instead of the existing one. That is what they did with three point backhoes to help from breaking the bracket off.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

A newer larger tractor is always a good thing.

Your rear three point can do 1540lbs. and if you're not pushing it too hard you'll be fine.
Less weight on the front is better, as if it hangs up on anything it will just pull the front of the tractor around and cushion the hit.