Mowing 709 Mower on a 4720 Tractor?

   / 709 Mower on a 4720 Tractor? #1  

HobbleCreek

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John Deere 4720
I have a 4720. I have about 30 acres that needs to be mowed. It's partially covered with sagebrush, much of it with a diameter between 2" and 4". It seems to me that the ideal implement would be something similar to the JD 709 Rotary Cutter. It has a min. hp requirement of 45 and the 4720 makes 56 hp at the PTO.

Does anyone know if the Category I hitch on the 4720 is compatible with the 709? If not, what's the best modification appropriate to make it work? Is there a different cutter/mower that is more appropriate?
 
   / 709 Mower on a 4720 Tractor? #2  
How about the 609? It's Cat I. You'd lose a bit with each trip across the field... If the sagebrush is kinda spread out - won't likely notice, anyway!

AKfish
 
   / 709 Mower on a 4720 Tractor? #3  
I agree with AKfish, the 609 would be a better choice. Much better size for a 4x20 tractor and I suspect you can cover the same amount of ground with the 609 because you can mow slightly faster and manuever more easily.

In open spaces I prefer a heavy duty pull type mower, lot less strain on the tractor hitch and easier to handle on rolling hills.
 
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#4  
Good thinking on the 609. It will probably fit on my trailer better too. :)
 

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