Mid Mount Mowers

[don716]

I would like to see pictures of some tractors that have MMM and some input on how well you like yours. I cannot make up my mind weather I really want to spend the money for one or not. Help me make a decision. I own a B7500 with R-4 tires and a 302 loader. Thanks for all your replies.
Donny

 

[Henro]

I like my MMM.

I liked my RFM, but it did not work well for me as I had too many things to cut around and close to, and I bought a RFM that was just a little wider than my tires.

In a nut shell, both work quite well. Depends on your needs. If you got a lot of things to cut close to like I do, the MMM might be better. It is for me.

 

[TresCrows]

Mid mounts are better for cutting up close and trimming. I love mine. I have only used a 3-point mower a few times and did not especially care for it but each to their own. I can see how in a more open area they would be great. J

 

[Kelvin]

This is a repeat answer for me, but sometimes repeat answers are a good thing, if they are still useful.

I have a B2910 with 72" MMM and a B2150 with a 72" rear discharge finish mower. In general, I like mowing with the mid-mower better than the rear mower. But they each have their advantages.

MMM Advantages: I mow on some pretty steep slopes and I feel that the MMM adds to the stability of the tractor (most of the weight being below the center of gravity) while the rear-mower takes away from the stability of the tractor (it is still below the center of gravity, but has a tendency to want to pull the tractor sideways when mowing across slopes).

Rear Mower Advantages: The rear mower is much better when it comes to maintenance, and for mowing some areas (such as over a bank) where you don't want the tractor's wheels to go. I have some areas where the rear-mower is the only mower to accomplish the job.

Here are questions to ponder for persons with the mid verses rear mount dilema:
(1) What percentage of time is the tractor spent mowing compared to other tasks, and can the other tasks be effectively accomplished with a MMM installed? If you have to frequently remove the mower for other tasks, then the rear mower may be the best choice.

(2) Is the terrain level or sloped? In my opinion, sloped terrain favors the MMM because of tractor stability issues.

(3) What are the mowing obstacles and challenges? Mowing around trees favors the mid-mower, but mowing under tree limbs favors the rear mower because you can back the mower under the tree limbs.

(4) Will others be using the tractor? I think the rear-mower is more challenging to use for my wife and children, but not a problem for me.

Hope this helps,
Kelvin

 

[KubotaSteve]

I was debating the same issue before I purchasing my 7800. I had a 7200 with the MMM and loved the cut of the mower but couldn't really do much else with the mower deck on. After looking at the 7800 and how high you can lock the deck up and out of the way, I decided to go with the MMM. With the old mower on the 7200 it took forever to take it off and with the new one, it took about 5 minutes my first time and that included reading the manual. The FEL really comes in handy taking off the mower deck.
I dislike the rear finish mowers becasue unless you are mowing in reverse, you are mashing down the grass with those massive rear and usually weighted rear tires.

 

[moweraxle]

I have a BX2200 w/ 60" MMM and like it alot, I mow several step banks and the MMM makes the tractor more stable with all that weight under the middle of the tractor. These Kubota decks do a great job of mowing and come off and back on with very little affort. Easy to work on with the mower deck stands from moweraxle.com