Been looking for a used rotary cutter for my 640 Ford and ran across a 5' pull type with a good price. I have been operating tractors since I was 10 years old but the only pull type cutter I have used is a 15' batwing. Any time I mowed on my grand parents farm, it was with a 3 point mounted cutter. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a pull type rotary cutter?
3 point or pull type rotary cutter
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Citydude
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Backing up would be an issue with the pull type for me while getting into square fence corners.
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Having had both over the years, 3 pt, hands down. Won't regret it and I think they are a little cheaper too.
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oldnslo
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Two most obvious differences are:
Hooking them up, without some form of quick hitch attaching 3PH implements can be a challenge Pull type drop in the draw pin, hook up the PTO shaft, If hydraulic lift connect the hose(s).
maneuvering would be the other difference.
Like you I was farm raised so backing implements is not an issue. If mowing in soft areas the extra weight of the 3PH could provide more traction or get you real stuck & 3PH implements are a real PITA to unhook when the implement is buried in mud.
Hooking them up, without some form of quick hitch attaching 3PH implements can be a challenge Pull type drop in the draw pin, hook up the PTO shaft, If hydraulic lift connect the hose(s).
maneuvering would be the other difference.
Like you I was farm raised so backing implements is not an issue. If mowing in soft areas the extra weight of the 3PH could provide more traction or get you real stuck & 3PH implements are a real PITA to unhook when the implement is buried in mud.
bhh
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I am currently using my 3pt rotaty cutter to clear a lot of brush and have found backing up over them works the best. Wouldn't work very well with a tow-behind.
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much has to do with what you are mowing. I would be happy with either type for 1/2 of the mowing I do-open fields. I think my 3pt. cutter is much better for woods roads, small clearings, etc.
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Pulled an 8' Mohawk behind a Ford 5000 for about 10 years in mostly open pastures. Backing it in under low tree branches was never an issue. Present ranch has heavily wooded pastures so our present 8ft. (On NH TL-100A) and 5 ft. (on Kubota B2710) 3-point cutters work better.
We cut the big open areas with the NH and 8 ft. cutter, then get closer to trees with Kubota and 5 ft. cutter, or the 72" MMM on the Kubota. Occasionally take the JD Z820A ZT to get under trees as required. We essentially have 4 cutters to work with.
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We cut the big open areas with the NH and 8 ft. cutter, then get closer to trees with Kubota and 5 ft. cutter, or the 72" MMM on the Kubota. Occasionally take the JD Z820A ZT to get under trees as required. We essentially have 4 cutters to work with.
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I've used pull-type mowers a lot in the past, and I have a 3-point one now.
One big advantage of the pull-type is that it's easier to keep a consistent mowing height across undulating property than it is with a 3 point mounted mower. The 3 point mower moves up and down as the front of the tractor moves up and down. The pull-type's gauge wheels control the height and keep it consistent regardless of what the terrain is doing to the tractor.
Backing a pull-type mower is no different or more difficult than backing a trailer.
The big advantage of the 3 point mounted mower is mowing around trees and other obstacles.
One big advantage of the pull-type is that it's easier to keep a consistent mowing height across undulating property than it is with a 3 point mounted mower. The 3 point mower moves up and down as the front of the tractor moves up and down. The pull-type's gauge wheels control the height and keep it consistent regardless of what the terrain is doing to the tractor.
Backing a pull-type mower is no different or more difficult than backing a trailer.
The big advantage of the 3 point mounted mower is mowing around trees and other obstacles.
LD1
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I'd get a 3ph hands down.
More maneuverable
Easier to transport
Easier backing over brush
Easier crossing obsticals like creeks or whatnot
And you have the ability to raise quickly if you hit a log, rock, etc
More maneuverable
Easier to transport
Easier backing over brush
Easier crossing obsticals like creeks or whatnot
And you have the ability to raise quickly if you hit a log, rock, etc
whistlepig
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If your pull type gets hung up and you are on muddy ground it's a done deal. With a three point you can sometimes raise it and get yourself out of a tough spot.