Mighty Dodge
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I've had the #72 mower that came with my JD 4200 for sale, no takers. Then I got to thinking how hard would it be to convert it to a 3pt mower? Has anyone done this conversion?
M.D.
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Convert mower to 3pt
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kennyd
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One of the biggest challenges would be the gear box...The Mid-PTO spins at 2100 RPM while the rear is 540.
I say keep advertising it...
I say keep advertising it...
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I agree. You will spend more time and money tracking down all the parts needed than what a new finish mower will cost.
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Yep, keep trying to sell it. Even if that means getting your dealer to sell it on consignment.
Most folks who have mid-mount mowers like them...why do you want to convert yours? (No, I'm not a mid-mount fan...rear finishing mowers are easier to work with).
Most folks who have mid-mount mowers like them...why do you want to convert yours? (No, I'm not a mid-mount fan...rear finishing mowers are easier to work with).
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Mighty Dodge
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I was thinking about the conversion so it'd be easier to use although I don't really need it. So I guess I'll keep it for sale.
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kennyd
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Roy just bought a new 4400 that mower would fit under real nice:thumbsup:
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Yep, and the 4400 does have a mid-PTO...but I prefer rear finishing mowers.
Boy, I live maybe an hour away from Mighty Dodge...what a coincedence.
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You know, since Kenny brought up the 4400 and Mighty Dodge is in Baltimore County, I'm going to suggest he call Southern York Turf and Tractor to see if they'll sell that big mower. That place is really busy (meaning a lot of folks look around) and they have a nice lot for display.
Can't hurt to call 'em and ask...they'd probably want a 10%-20% seller's fee though.
Can't hurt to call 'em and ask...they'd probably want a 10%-20% seller's fee though.
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Mighty Dodge
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I deal with Southern York all the time in fact I bought my tractor from them. I'll probably end up trying to sell it through them of course if Kenny wants to make me an offer.
Thanx for all the replies
M.D.
Thanx for all the replies
M.D.
kennyd
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The 72" won't fit my machine-And I am NOT buying a new :tractor: just to buy your used MMM:thumbdown:
Did you get the cylinders back together?
Did you get the cylinders back together?