montana 2740

[rfoster]

pulling a five foot howse rotory cutter with 270 montana,
tractor keeps running hot. check belt, coolant, radiator clear.
any suggestions.

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[creekbend]

:welcome::tractor:

 

[indianaEPH]

pulling a five foot howse rotory cutter with 270 montana,
tractor keeps running hot. check belt, coolant, radiator clear.
any suggestions.

Are you sure the radiator is clear? had a similar situation and eventually had to remove the radiator and power wash between the fins. make sure you can seen through the radiator for most frontal area.

 

[Briana03]

Hello & WELCOME to TBN!

I moved your thread to the Parts/Repairs Forum.

 

[Gator6x4]

A good horse power rule of thumb for rotary cutters is five horse power per foot of width. Five foot would call for a minimum of twenty five horse power at the PTO. The 2740 is rated at twenty seven tractor horse power. The PTO horse power will probably be between 18-20. You may try taking a three quarter cut and see if the problem continues. You may have to make multipile passes in tall heavy material.

 

[rcowan]

I also notice some heat issues. It makes a difference if I run in 1 high or 2 low.

RC

 

[a69reddog]

I just bought a 2740 but haven't used it yet but had a similar problem with a Hinomoto E324 with a 6' cutter. If the radiator is old and the fins bend easy it may not transfer the heat very well. I Had mine recored at a local radiator shop. At the very least the can flush it and let you know. May be asking some questions as I start using mine. Good luck