Mowing BX25D with Land Pride rotary cutter RCR1248

[russalternate]

I have a new BX25D and a new Land Pride rotary cutter.

As a newbie on tractors and attachments, I was trying to hook up the cutter to the BX25 but I think the driveline may be too long. As I bought both of these units a couple of weeks ago, I'm surprised the dealer didn't advise if this was the case.

1. If it is, do I have to cut the shaft from each piece? (the inner driveline piece and the outer driveline piece)?
2. How do I measure to determine how much to cut off?
3. Would buying the Land Pride quick attachment unit (QH05?) add a couple of inches to make the cutting unnecessary?

Thanks for any help as I'm stuck right now.

RA

 

[smstonypoint]

Check out this video:

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The answer to #3 depends on the length of your drive shaft.

Steve

 

[russalternate]

Thanks for the info.

One thing though is that I have talked to a couple of tractor service places and they swear that if the total length from tractor point to implement point is say, 4" too long, then I should cut 2" off each shaft. Some YouTube videos say the same thing.
However, I think this video, and others on YouTube say you would have to cut 4" off each shaft.

As I don't want to screw up the gearbox or alternatively cut off too much, can anyone confirm the correct cut?

Thanks.

 

[jeff9366]

I have a new BX25D and a new Land Pride rotary cutter.

As a newbie on tractors and attachments, I was trying to hook up the cutter to the BX25 but I think the driveline may be too long. As I bought both of these units a couple of weeks ago, I'm surprised the dealer didn't advise if this was the case.

1. If it is, do I have to cut the shaft from each piece? (the inner driveline piece and the outer driveline piece)?

WHY do you think the PTO shafts are too long? What are the symptoms of your problem?

 

[russalternate]

Too long right now to attach to both the rotary cutter end and to the tractor end.

 

[jeff9366]

Try again. I do not understand.

 

[walker450]

I've always wanted to say this lol, RTFM

http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/326-047m.pdf

I have the same tractor (NO quick hitch) and cutter and I had to cut about 2" off each section. Just follow the instructions, it didn't take long.

If you are thinking about getting a quick hitch go ahead and get it and then measure. I'm going to guess you won't have to do any cutting with the quick hitch installed.

Good luck, I hope you enjoy your BX25 as much as I do mine!!

 

[check]

I've always wanted to say this lol, RTFM http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/326-047m.pdf I have the same tractor (NO quick hitch) and cutter and I had to cut about 2" off each section. Just follow the instructions, it didn't take long. If you are thinking about getting a quick hitch go ahead and get it and then measure. I'm going to guess you won't have to do any cutting with the quick hitch installed. Good luck, I hope you enjoy your BX25 as much as I do mine!!

That manual says minimum tractor HP should be 20, but the PTO HP on the BX25 is only 17.5.

 

[JFoy]

I have a BX25, Landpride RCR1248, and Landpride quick hitch. As for the HP, all works fine together. As for the length, in my case, the dealer cut everything for me. The main point is you want as much length as you can but you don't want to ram the shafts together when they are at their shortest length. The distance between the two halves will vary based on the height of the cutter to the tractor with the shortest distance being when they are parallel. Using the video as a model, the cutter is on the ground so the distance is a bit longer since they are not parallel. The 2" extra cutoff is the fudge factor for when you raise the cutter and it is parallel and thus, the two halves do not bang into each other.

 

[TripleR]

Yes, the manual recommends nothing larger than 42", but I spoke to my dealer before buying my LP1248 and it works great on either my BX2200 or BX2660. My dealer mounted my cutter, but as mentioned, there are several You Tube videos on this as well as manual references.

Good luck.

 

[TSmith2670]

My RCR1248 mower PTO shaft fit fine from the factory with a QH050 quick hitch on my BX2670. Without the QH you might need to trim a few inches from the shaft. It's easy to do with a hacksaw and a vice. Everything attachments has a good video on doing this.

 

[JWR]

Yes, the manual recommends nothing larger than 42", but I spoke to my dealer before buying my LP1248 and it works great on either my BX2200 or BX2660. My dealer mounted my cutter, but as mentioned, there are several You Tube videos on this as well as manual references.

Good luck.

I think the 48" cutter will be fine for you. I know of several BX2200's that run very close to the red on engine temperature after mowing for a while using the 60" belly mower. I would think the 48" Landpride might cause you to run a little on the hot side during long mowing periods in deep grass but should not be a show stopper. Here are 2 data points: I run a 60" belly mower on a BX2200 all the time. I also run a 5' bush hog on a B2150 which says it is 24hp. Both are fine. You will have no problem with the 48" Landpride.

 

[TripleR]

I think the 48" cutter will be fine for you. I know of several BX2200's that run very close to the red on engine temperature after mowing for a while using the 60" belly mower. I would think the 48" Landpride might cause you to run a little on the hot side during long mowing periods in deep grass but should not be a show stopper. Here are 2 data points: I run a 60" belly mower on a BX2200 all the time. I also run a 5' bush hog on a B2150 which says it is 24hp. Both are fine. You will have no problem with the 48" Landpride.

I've heard the same, but in running ours for a bit over 13 years, we've never had that happen.

About a week ago, one of our daughters told us the BX2660 was running in the red. A quick check showed it was a quart low on oil and the radiator was totally clogged; seems it hadn't been checked in, oh I don't know when.

 

[JWR]

I've heard the same, but in running ours for a bit over 13 years, we've never had that happen.

About a week ago, one of our daughters told us the BX2660 was running in the red. A quick check showed it was a quart low on oil and the radiator was totally clogged; seems it hadn't been checked in, oh I don't know when.

I've seen the "running hot" or more often "running too close to the red" on my own BX2200 and 2 others. All had their air paths blown out very thoroughly with compressed air & more than normal attention to radiator screens, inlet grilles, etc. Also flushed radiators. It becomes more noticeable on the one in Louisiana when the outside air temp is at or near 100 degrees. My belief is that the water pumps are undersized on these small 3cyl engines. Reason I say that is (with all cleaning, blowing, clearing, etc.) the radiator itself is plenty big or maybe even oversized for that little engine. I have also seen people pull their thermostats out which did not fix the issue. Nothing left in my mind but that the water pumps are just marginal capacity. Not quite enough water flow to be as forgiving as I think they should be.

 

[TripleR]

I've seen the "running hot" or more often "running too close to the red" on my own BX2200 and 2 others. All had their air paths blown out very thoroughly with compressed air & more than normal attention to radiator screens, inlet grilles, etc. Also flushed radiators. It becomes more noticeable on the one in Louisiana when the outside air temp is at or near 100 degrees. My belief is that the water pumps are undersized on these small 3cyl engines. Reason I say that is (with all cleaning, blowing, clearing, etc.) the radiator itself is plenty big or maybe even oversized for that little engine. I have also seen people pull their thermostats out which did not fix the issue. Nothing left in my mind but that the water pumps are just marginal capacity. Not quite enough water flow to be as forgiving as I think they should be.

They make em tougher where you are from, if it's 100 degrees, my open station tractors get to rest, so mine may run hot too, I won't be checking though.

 

[Danner]

I've run the RCR1248 on my BX2660 for years, and it works well. The BX runs cooler with the RCR than to does with the 54" MMM. This is Texas, and I run in 100º temps every summer. Just keep the radiator filter clean.