Looking at moving up. I have a lawn that is uneven and I have been told that a 60" deck will scalp and damage my lawn more than a 54" deck is this true? The deck will be suspended under a B2320. Need advice and input. :confused2:
mower deck 54"or 60"
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RoyJackson
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I went from a 60" to an 84" rear finishing mower. My lawn is also pretty uneven (guess they ran out of money when they graded this lot).
Anyway, no scalpng here either...but you do want an anti-scalp roller on your mower.
Anyway, no scalpng here either...but you do want an anti-scalp roller on your mower.
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I went from 60" to 72" and I've never had any issues with scalping. I mow very rough (exfarmland) grass with plow furrows etc and don't have any dramas other than a very bouncy ride.
Just make sure your rollers are set properly and you should be fine.
Just make sure your rollers are set properly and you should be fine.
bellweather
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I mow with a 54" MM deck. Get good results, however on bumpy ground it will scalp if I'm not careful or if gauge wheels set incorrectly...probably same as any size mower deck. I went for the 54" because of trees and tight spaces.
Some of the lawn was a cash crop field many years ago, taken back when the farm was severed off. the ground was never really been landscaped. The Bx w/ a 48" fine cut deck does a fine job. The comment of a 60" scalping was brought up by a relative w/ a B1700. That old B1700 is a great little tractor. The lawn is rolled every year as soon as you can get on the land (clay soil)
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leonz
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Rather than buy a new deck you should invest in a overseeder-dethatcher, plug aerator and a lawn roller (If you want too).
The reasons for this is unless your mower HAS a full width roller like all flail mowers or SOME brands of rear belly mowers your scalping will never end until the high spots are sheared by the mower blades completely.
rpoage
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I have a 60" mower and I mow a field that I'm beating into submission one load of top soil at a time. 
I get a little scalping when I make tight turns in dips (go figure) I like the 60" as it extends out the side further. Between the tight turning radius of the BX2350 and the extra length of my 60" mower I got rid of my trim mower.
I get a little scalping when I make tight turns in dips (go figure) I like the 60" as it extends out the side further. Between the tight turning radius of the BX2350 and the extra length of my 60" mower I got rid of my trim mower.
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I have a 60" mower and I mow a field that I'm beating into submission one load of top soil at a time.
Same here; no longer needed.
radioman
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On a BX, I say its a hogwash since mine a 60" suspended deck. no scalping noticed on my lawn and I have uneven lawn in one area. Even if it scalps once, its tends not to do it again since the dirt is already outa the way.:thumbsup:
Evil the Weasel
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60 all the way. It's actually easier to cut around stuff with a bigger deck because you don't have to get as close with the tractor.