Hello, im looking at purchasing either a L3902 or a L3560 HST. I like the features of the L3560 especially the larger loader capacity, but I worry it won't have enough horse power for what i want to do. I have 10 acres of mixed overgrown pasture field, saplings, and some rolling hills. The 3902 seems like it will have enough hp to run 5ft heavier duty bush hogs, and a 5ft rototoller. 5ft implements will cover the tracks of the 3902, but not the 3560. Can a 3560 run a 6ft brush hog and rototoller with no issues?
L3902 vs L3560 Implements
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That L3560 has about 33 HP at the PTO. (correction - 28 hp)
The old adage is 5 hp per foot!! SO a 6 footer should work, then again the height of the grass will dictate how well it really cuts!
The L3560 is approx 3" wider than the L3902 - 58+ inches wide. A 5 foot mower should cover the tracks - specially if you overlap a bit.
The old adage is 5 hp per foot!! SO a 6 footer should work, then again the height of the grass will dictate how well it really cuts!
The L3560 is approx 3" wider than the L3902 - 58+ inches wide. A 5 foot mower should cover the tracks - specially if you overlap a bit.
like above I guess it depends on a lot of factors.
according to the marketing material the 3560 is going to come up a little short.
in real life?? depends but probably/maybe would be my answer.
asking questions like this here is going to get you a wide spectrum of answers from no problems / works for me see my pic's to no way no how given you might be in the Michigan clay belt.
according to the marketing material the 3560 is going to come up a little short.
in real life?? depends but probably/maybe would be my answer.
asking questions like this here is going to get you a wide spectrum of answers from no problems / works for me see my pic's to no way no how given you might be in the Michigan clay belt.
I could be wrong but I think a L3560 is about 72" wide with r4 tires. And the PTO hp for a HST is 28hp...so it's right at that threshold.
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The L3560 is hands down a much better tractor than the L3902!
There is only 3 PTO HP difference, you'll never notice the difference.
There is only 3 PTO HP difference, you'll never notice the difference.
Youll be able to run a 6’ brush cutter issue free. Take it slow the first time and overlap as needed. Keep up on mowing 2-3 times a year and you’ll be fine.
5’ will cover the rear of the L3092. 6’ will cover the rear of the L3560. I’d choose accordingly.
5’ will cover the rear of the L3092. 6’ will cover the rear of the L3560. I’d choose accordingly.
I bought a used L3560 last year and a new RCR1872 brush hog. Used at home on 2' tall stuff with no issues at all. Headed to farm for 3'-4' tall stuff with sumac up to 1" in it. Based on what I am seeing I don't anticipate any issues. Worst case I slow down some on the really tough stuff. 700 pounds heavier than the 3902 and mine has fluid fill tires on top of that.
Side note that probably applies to the 3902 as well, meaning I bet it is quiet too. I used to use a B7500 with 4' mower. This new machine is so much quieter to run. Real pleasure to use.
Side note that probably applies to the 3902 as well, meaning I bet it is quiet too. I used to use a B7500 with 4' mower. This new machine is so much quieter to run. Real pleasure to use.
I ran a fdr1672 on my 3301 for years and now run one on my 3560.
I have also run a frontier (i forget the model number now) tiller that I was pretty sure was over 6 feet on both tractors. Its was a big a$$ tiller that was around 860lbs.
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Well, here is what I have done
This is the stuff I have mowed through with the 6ft mower
It isn't a bulldozer. I have taken down small saplings, usually an 1 inch or less with the mower. I can't address the tiller question because I don't have one yet, but that is on my list. I think the two tractors you have on your list are vary comparable. Now if you look at going up to 54HP (5460 or MX5400) then you would notice a PTO difference. Yet between the two you have picked they are so close I don't believe you will see a difference in PTO function.
This is the stuff I have mowed through with the 6ft mower
It isn't a bulldozer. I have taken down small saplings, usually an 1 inch or less with the mower. I can't address the tiller question because I don't have one yet, but that is on my list. I think the two tractors you have on your list are vary comparable. Now if you look at going up to 54HP (5460 or MX5400) then you would notice a PTO difference. Yet between the two you have picked they are so close I don't believe you will see a difference in PTO function.
The 5 HP rule is just an approximation. It depends on how fast, how low, and how often you want to mow.
Fwiw, I have a 72 that I use with my L2501HST. It was recommended by my dealer to be wide enough to go next to/under fences.
Unless your ground is really smooth, you won't be going very fast, and if in L, you have even more mowing capability.
Fwiw, I have a 72 that I use with my L2501HST. It was recommended by my dealer to be wide enough to go next to/under fences.
Unless your ground is really smooth, you won't be going very fast, and if in L, you have even more mowing capability.
A helpful tool which may help those trying to decide between tractors is the landpride website. Take a look at the type of implements you think you may be using and then look at the tractor match recommendations it gives. Not an exact science because not everybody buys landprides, but it does give a pretty good estimation of what widths and weights work with different tractors. Attached is the chart for RTA tillers as an example and shows the RTA 1266 matches with L's and MX's, the RTA 1242 matches with BX/B/LX/L .
Each type of implement can be checked this way.
Each type of implement can be checked this way.
Good day.
I don’t have any experience with either machine you are considering, but I do a bit of brush cutting. (I realize you did not ask this). I’ve never wished I went with a smaller engine when I am brush cutting or mowing tall pasture.
0. Are you new to tractors?
1. Are you new to brush cutting?
2. Is the property new to you and / or do you know what is in the areas you plan to clean up/work?
if the answer to either is yes, then I would recommend you consider if one machine or other is more vulnerable than the other, and how you plan to protect the important bits. I’d want to figure that out before buying anything. YMMV.
Depending on what you are dealing with it’s not a bad idea to hire someone to clear it off initially, and maintain with your new machine. If it’s a rough property, it won’t be new after you make it through the first acre. But I don’t really know what you are dealing with either. (Doesn’t take much for a stick or sapling to poke something or catch / snag something on the machine to ruin a nice mow).
Depending on how frequent you plan to mow and how much of the 10 acres you plan to keep mowed, maybe think about how much time that will require. Does the machine / implement pairing match you image of how many hours / frequency mowing?
if buying new to brush cut 10 acres, deeply consider the KTAC. Or don’t, it’s your money. But it’s maybe the best insurance you can get and it’s a real simple / no hassle process to get reimbursed, or it has been in my experience…I’ve used it multiple times and I would not consider a new machine without it if I was planning to brush hog a virgin piece or property…JMO.
good luck and keep the rubber side down.
