Getting close on a BX2230

[Henro]

<font color="blue"> Is there a big difference in cut of the two? Is the 54 that much better on triming around trees?</font>

The difference may be "around" VS "between."

My understanding is that the 60" deck will leave a smaller uncut circle if the tractor is turned in a circle. This would make sense, as the tractor turning radius is independet of the mowing deck, and a mowing deck that sticks our more would cut more on the inside.

A mower that sticks out more also makes it easier to cut close to things, and to keep the tractor wheels farther away from a drop off, like a ditch edge.

I never even considered anything other than a 60" deck for my BX2200.

But that is just me... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Or course if you have a lot of trees with grass in between, that are 55" apart, then maybe the 54" deck would make the best sense for you.

 

[dariusr]

I'm leaning toward the 60 and all the advice has helped. As pointed out it is really a difference for me in the space between the trees. I have several areas that will require either taking a little more of the woods back to lawn to allow space to manuver around trees towards the edge of the existing lawn, or places that will require that I landsccape with mulch or rocks to close in the space between the trees. I have mulch around the bases of all the trees to facilitate easier trim mowing with the current 46" JD 318. WIth the 318 I have to use the individual turning brakes on some of the trees.

I will try to post a picture of the yard if I can figure it out. This photo is from just after we moved in and before I mulched the bases of the trees.

Thank you everyone for the help.

 

[Jim_Becker]

Beautiful property!