Question on B 2601

skeets

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BX 2360 /B2601
Oct 2, 2009
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I am wondering about the rpm range on the 2601.. Full rpm range is, well I dont know what it is for sure, but it wont go past the mark for the PTO on the dial. Im wondering because the BX 2360 seems to spool up a lot faster and higher, at least sound wise, and doesnt seem to lug down on inclines.
 

B737

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LX3310
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about the same for mine Skeets, doesnt go much further than the red PTO hash mark.
 
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River19

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B2601, RB1560, BB1260 and BX2830 blower
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about the same for mine Skeets, doesnt go much further than the red PTO hash mark.
Same. And so far I haven't found any desire for more.......
 
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Steve67

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B2601-fel, 60"mmm, 5' rear blade, balast box
Jan 20, 2017
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Skeets, the sweet spot on mine is 2200 rpm, has never bogged down using loader for digging, rock hauling and using the 60” mid mount mower cutting 12” high grass. I can’t comment about the pto don’t use it much. Even though we both have b2601 I suppose every machine is a little different in its operation capacity?
 

Henro

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B2910, BX2200, KX41-2V mini Ex., Beer fridge
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I am wondering about the rpm range on the 2601.. Full rpm range is, well I dont know what it is for sure, but it wont go past the mark for the PTO on the dial. Im wondering because the BX 2360 seems to spool up a lot faster and higher, at least sound wise, and doesnt seem to lug down on inclines.
I run my B2910 full out only if I am using the brush hog, which I rarely use these days.

For almost everything I run about 2000 RPM or less. No need for more. Maybe 2200 if I am in a hurry, but that is rare.

If you are curious, after normal break in, you should be fine just running it up to max and seeing what that is...That is what I would do if I were curious.

I run my BX2200 at full throttle when cutting grass, which is its main function, and have no clue what the RPM might be. No tachometer...
 

Tire Biter

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B 2601 434 loader MMM, bunch of tractor stuff . Ford 4600
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I mow at about 2500 and maybe a little less for anything else. I’ve mowed before at 2200 and it was ok, but went to slow for me.