I wouldn't unless conditions are nearly ideal. Then only a light duty model.
I use a Woods BB720X HD 6' cutter with my L6060. It's a heavy mower and some of my ground is very steep. I have a full set of 7 front weights with weight bracket but have only 4 mounted on the grill guard at this time. There are times when I carry the front end. There are also times when I am HP limited.
Seven foot single spindle rotary cutters leave much to be desired. Such mowers are long and much weight is carried well behind the lift arm pivots.
Moreover, 7' single spindle cutters pull hard. I have a Woods BB840X HD 7' single spindle cutter mounted to my M9960. I bought the mower for use with another 60 PTO HP tractor, since sold, and it is on the list of things to be replaced. Though it cuts well, it pulls hard and its length interferes with maneuverability vis a vis a shorter 8' twin spindle cutter. My experience is that 8' twin spindle cutters pull no harder, perhaps less hard, than do 7' single spindle cutters.
I'm currently deciding whether to replace my BB840X with a twin spindle 8' mounted cutter or a much more expensive 12' or 15' BW.
SDT
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