Mowing RFM from Harbor freight

[carlcroom]

Has anyone had any experience with the 60" RFM from Harbor Freight?
My brother in law just got a new-to-him used BX2200 and is looking for a mower. He has about 1 acre of lawn and about 4 acres of pasture to mow maybe 3 times a year. The mower is relatively inexpensive - which is good - but can a BX2200 handle it?
Thanks for your input.

 

[TripleR]

I had a BX2200 for several years. The manual should give you specs on implement size which tend to be a little on the conservative side.

I had a 60" MMM, but I am not familiar with the RFM from Harbor Freight, sorry.

 

[sweettractors]

If you need to get even with the BIL for something he did to you, suggest he buy the HF product you mention. Ken Sweet

 

[bullbreaker]

If you need to get even with the BIL for something he did to you, suggest he buy the HF product you mention. Ken Sweet

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Boone

 

[DiezNutz]

If you need to get even with the BIL for something he did to you, suggest he buy the HF product you mention. Ken Sweet

yeah no kidding... there's a reason why it's cheap. Like most other cheap Chinese crap from HF, I wouldn't expect it to hold up very well, and resale value is non-existent.

Seems too big to me... if a '2200 could really handle it, I would say it's at the max it could handle. I don't think Kubota even has a suggested RFM for this model, do they?

Since he already has a used tractor, I would think your BIL would be better off hunting for a better quality (and smaller) used RFM for the same (or less) money. There's more to 'value' than the price.

 

[sweettractors]

Gee whiz, we offer one of the best finish mowers there is on the market for $895 for the 4 ft version. Ken Sweet

 

[EE_Bota]

Has anyone had any experience with the 60" RFM from Harbor Freight?
My brother in law just got a new-to-him used BX2200 and is looking for a mower. He has about 1 acre of lawn and about 4 acres of pasture to mow maybe 3 times a year. The mower is relatively inexpensive - which is good - but can a BX2200 handle it?
Thanks for your input.

I can not vouch for the mower, since I don't have one. I just want to say that the BX2200 SHOULD be able to handle it.

 

[bullbreaker]

Here's a TBN link regarding that RFM from HF. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/139208-harbor-freight-finish-mower.html
"Most feedback does not sound positive" At least to me.
Boone

 

[Dargo]

If you need to get even with the BIL for something he did to you, suggest he buy the HF product you mention. Ken Sweet

Yup, that's a good one! I like it.

 

[bp fick]

I got the 48" from Ken Sweet. Wrote a sort of tale, photos and review here:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/175916-so-you-considering-rear-finish.html

BTW, I had a Chinese 60" and sold it. Sorry, but no way. The 48" Italian made unit from Sweet is perfect for a BX, imho.