Rear Finish Mower 6' rear discharge finish mower Q&****

[bota3400]

6\' rear discharge finish mower Q&****

I am looking at 6' rear disharge finish mowers to go with my new Kubota L2800 4wd that I just ordered. I was at the local TSC and noticed the KingKutter 6' RDFM for $1,295.00 and it grabbed my attention> It seemed to be very thick steel and made good but, the center/upper 3pt link with it's 2 front and only one rear/3rd link and chain for the support of the mower kinda worries me. After looking at the Befco and WAC brands with their 3pt upper/center 4pc center link braces makes me like their extra support bars for peace of mind.
The Befco was $2,195.00 for the C50 and the WAC(which I understand is from SICMA) is $1,495.00. The $1,295.00 deffinitely seems attractive but, is it worth it? The KK website makes mention of their 3 bar attachment design allowing the mower to tilt up to 16" independently from side to side rather than remainig level when mowing on off-camber situautions. I also noticed that the KK tip speed is 18.463 vs the Befco 16.732 which leads me to believe that the KK could produce a tad smoother cut. Please drop your opinions and experiences with the different brands to help me make a decision on the purchase.Thanks,LB /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[ns_in_tex]

Re: 6\' rear discharge finish mower Q&****

I think I would like the higher tip speed, if for nothing else, to be able to run at slower RPM.

But I would vote for the WAC, if it is the same as my First Choice, which I think it is. Compare the welds, If you can find them on the WAC. Think about the rounded & tapered edges when you are bouncing off a post going by, instead of hanging. I also like the long, slim taper of the rear discharge.
Not sure about this, but would be supprised if the metal and blades are not heavier. You might compare gross weight on this.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Re: 6\' rear discharge finish mower Q&****

WAC/SICMA is also the brand that Kioti uses for their rear discharge mower. I'm familiar with the 7 foot model. It has "clevis" hookups for the lower 3 pt armes that won't ever bend and the thing is so quiet when it runs you wonder if its running at all. Cuts great and the price is very reasonable for what you get. I don't think you'd be sorry....BobG in VA