Mower for a 110TLB

[D Reed]

Any suggestions for a mower that will be a good match for my new 110TLB?

I'm also interested to know if anyone has tried a FEL mount mower. I know the front hydro flow is only 12 gpm . Anyone have a front mount set up, how does it work?

Thanks

drew

 

[beenthere]

What kind of mowing are you thinking? lawn? brush?

 

[D Reed]

initially some heavier clearing 3" minus and lots of brush then basic mowing and maintaining the initial clearing. About 3-4 acres

Drew

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

There's a guy on Youtube that runs a from mounted hydro mower, brush hog style. Not sure of it's capacity but it can be done.

Matt

 

[zlock24]

Why you just run a standard brush hog off of the pto and 3ph? Or do you not have the 3 ph?

 

[MarkV]

Better get the chainsaw out if you are talking much 3" stuff or buy a really heavy duty mower. That will be pushing the limits of lighter mowers and you really don't need to spend the money on a heavy duty model for 3-4 acres after clearing. Have you considered getting in there with you loader and knocking the stuff out?

MarkV

 

[jenkinsph]

From my experience with this type clearing I would buy a grapple for the fel and a light to medium duty brush cutter 6' for the 3ph. I would be inclined to pull up the small stuff.

Depending on where you live you might want to dig a couple of long dep trenches and bury the debris. Just don't put the trenches in a place you might build on later.

 

[D Reed]

Here is what I'm talking about

http://www.quickattach.com/shop-by-department/attachment/mowers/products/brush-buster-mini/

$3000

 

[beenthere]

I believe Bobcat also has a brush mower like this one.

Are you buying that buster mini? Looks like it would fit ok with the 110TLB.

Just can't imagine it mowing your lawn very well.

 

[MarkV]

Do you really want to mow 3-4 acres with a 4' mower. You can easily run 6' off the back. I didn't dig enough to see a price. Hydraulic mowers are generally pretty expensive.

If it were me I would look at the long term rather than the initial clearing. There are a bunch of ways to do the clearing but the mowing will go on as long as you live there.

MarkV

 

[AKfish]

Do you really want to mow 3-4 acres with a 4' mower. You can easily run 6' off the back. I didn't dig enough to see a price. Hydraulic mowers are generally pretty expensive.

If it were me I would look at the long term rather than the initial clearing. There are a bunch of ways to do the clearing but the mowing will go on as long as you live there.

MarkV

And... what are you gonna do with the mower after the initial clearing? Limited market for resale - whose gonna buy it?

If you went with a 6' rear mount pto rotary cutter - you'd be able to sell it later - if you wanted to upgrade to a larger finish type mower.

AKfish

 

[D Reed]

All good points. I don't have much experience mowing. A lot of equipment time but this is new to me. The property is a bit of a project and there are lots of opportunities for ongoing projects and trail clearing. I wouldn't expect to finish mow with this unit and would either get a dedicated mower or add a 5-6ft finish mower to the arsenal. The front mount unit is $3K so it is a substantial cost. If I paid someone to come in and cut and clear what I want to do it would be at least $1500. So the way I'm looking at it is I'm half way there and have something for ongoing work. What would be a good finish mower to use behind the JD110?

I still need to locate a 3 pth set up for the unit as well.

Thanks

Drew

 

[beenthere]

Locally, we can rent the Bobcat brush cutter. If you have the quicktach system (or could make one up) on your FEL, that could be an option. Or rent the brush cutter and the Bobcat to do your initial job. Neighbor has the Bobcat Toolcat with the front brush cutter. He couldn't be happier with that unit.

 

[AKfish]

I haven't priced a new, MX-6 lately. But, I'd sure be surprised if you couldn't find one for $2,800 or so.

You don't have the attachment hardware for the 3pt hitch on the 110? It's identical to the hitch system on the 4000 series tractors. You might come across some used components - side links, top link, sway chains, etc.

The 110 would not have any problem with a 7' finish mower. There are a number of good units out there. If you're mowing a relatively flat area and the grass is maintained at a reasonable height - you could run an 8'!

AKfish