Does anyone have any experience with this unit? Price is right....
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Harbor Freight Finish Mower
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radioman
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dude! - its seems to be a 3 footer !! look at the dimenstion statement : Cutting width: 57-7/8"; Cutting height: 1-3/8" to 4-1/2"; Blade length: 20-5/8" L; Overall dimensions: 59" L x 38-1/4" W x 17-3/8" H
WHY DOES THE OVERALL DIMENSION IS 38 1/4 WIDE FOR A 57- 7/8 CUTTING ??
Most SCUT's are 48 inchers so you be making alot of overlaps mowing just to cover the tire tracks. That is alot of extra time mowing. I see the wheels looks like it belongs on a hospital bed ?
I wouldnt trust it on my lawn - it looks like it will make skids marks. Also I dont see any weight posted. I can't think of a reason why I would want a 3 ft finish mower behind a 48" SCUT , unless you looking for a reason for the extra seat time?
WHY DOES THE OVERALL DIMENSION IS 38 1/4 WIDE FOR A 57- 7/8 CUTTING ??
Most SCUT's are 48 inchers so you be making alot of overlaps mowing just to cover the tire tracks. That is alot of extra time mowing. I see the wheels looks like it belongs on a hospital bed ?
I wouldnt trust it on my lawn - it looks like it will make skids marks. Also I dont see any weight posted. I can't think of a reason why I would want a 3 ft finish mower behind a 48" SCUT , unless you looking for a reason for the extra seat time? 
Bedlam
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WOW Never noticed seems like the measurements are confused. That wouldnt be the first time for HF.
It does say the width is 38 1/4 with legnth of 59 inches.
seems maybe these two numbers are mis -matched.
It does say the width is 38 1/4 with legnth of 59 inches.
seems maybe these two numbers are mis -matched.
CurlyDave
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I think the only problem with the dimensions is that whoever measured the box it comes in got the length and width reversed. Take another look at the picture. I suspect the buyer has to do some of the final assembly, including putting the wheels on. It is perfectly reasonable for that implement to fit in box 59" x 38 1/4" x 17". You just have to understand that the guy measuring it has probably never driven a tractor, may never have even seen one close up.
HF may sell inexpensive Chinese imports, and I have seen them make this kind of harmless, almost comical error before, but I have never seen them deliberately mislead with their specifications. If they say the cutting width is 57 7/8" you can get out your tape and it will be as close to that as you can measure a cut swath. Now the bearings may be lubed with peanut butter and the castings made from pot metal, which is why you need to see it for yourself, but the dimensions will be right.
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ed_cj2a
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I have this mower
Farm Pro 6' Finishing Mower 03182
Homier.com is a (usully)cheaper version of Harbor Freight. The quality seems to be the same for fewer $.
The mower is okay. Keep the oil changed in the gearbox (it tends to pick up moisture) and don't run into trees and it should last a while. Keep the caster wheels lubed.
I use it as a backup to a front mount mower that does a better job. You will always have long grass left where your tractor tires leave compressed grass. It will cut grass but don't expect a golf fairway.
Farm Pro 6' Finishing Mower 03182
Homier.com is a (usully)cheaper version of Harbor Freight. The quality seems to be the same for fewer $.
The mower is okay. Keep the oil changed in the gearbox (it tends to pick up moisture) and don't run into trees and it should last a while. Keep the caster wheels lubed.
I use it as a backup to a front mount mower that does a better job. You will always have long grass left where your tractor tires leave compressed grass. It will cut grass but don't expect a golf fairway.
J_J
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There is nothing wrong about the measurement. The cutting width is correct, 57 something. because the 20 5/8 blades overlap. Length, front to back is about 38 something, and the total deck width has to be longer that the total blade length with overlap, which is 59 something.
Most dimensions are given as length, width, height. .
Most dimensions are given as length, width, height. .
radioman
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Regardless, it's a peesacrap - I unfortunately bought the same hunkajunk from Rural King. 20+ years of Navy maintenance training have molded me well, and nearly everything I own is as good or better than the day I bought it. Except this crappy rotary cutter. I might wish it on my worst enemy, but I certainly would never foist it upon an unsuspecting stranger. Rather than sell the sucker in the local rag, I think I'll just sell it by the pound to the local steel recycler.
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