i have a kubota L175 18 horse tractor...looking to get a 5' finishing mower to mow 4 acres weekly....then i see some tractors with mowing decks....any feed back on which is best?
mowing deck??..finishing mower??
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Really depends on what suits your needs and works best for you around your home. Some people prefer a mid mower under the tractor. I prefer a 3pt hitch mower. Its easy on easy off and can back up close to object and under tree's. A mid mower would work alot like a large riding lawnmower. If you get a finishing mower thats 3pth hitch look for a rear discharge deck. It wont clog up and bog down as bad or at all like a side discharge deck.
Great advise from Eric. I have a similar tractor to yours and my mower is a pull behind.
Its nice being able to back up close to obstructions. Also easy to hook it up.
Its nice being able to back up close to obstructions. Also easy to hook it up.
I have an L175 with turf tires and a Woods belly mower. It works okay, cuts well, discharge is out the back. It acts like a big lawnmower.
Price wise, you will probably be better off getting a three point hitch mower. With the belly mower, mounting and dismounting isn't the biggest hassle, installing the belt and getting it tight enough are the big problems.
If you have to use you L175 for other tractor type chores, I would get the rear mount. If you have another tractor, get whichever type you prefer. My mower deck stays mounted all the time; but I also have an Allis Chalmers WD to do the plowing, discing and snow clearing.
I guess if I were starting from scratch, I would get all the implemnts to hook to the rear of the tractor. It is a heck of a lot easier to connect a PTO shaft than it is to route and tighten a belt.
Robert
Price wise, you will probably be better off getting a three point hitch mower. With the belly mower, mounting and dismounting isn't the biggest hassle, installing the belt and getting it tight enough are the big problems.
If you have to use you L175 for other tractor type chores, I would get the rear mount. If you have another tractor, get whichever type you prefer. My mower deck stays mounted all the time; but I also have an Allis Chalmers WD to do the plowing, discing and snow clearing.
I guess if I were starting from scratch, I would get all the implemnts to hook to the rear of the tractor. It is a heck of a lot easier to connect a PTO shaft than it is to route and tighten a belt.
Robert