mowers.

[gravelman]

Hi folks...what do you recommend for a mower that is rugged enough to cut a field, high grass. I have a brush hog but it never cuts clean and neat as it is not designed for that. ive seen sickle bars enough and flail mowers. Are the 3 blade finish type mowers capable of mowing thick grass etc.?? thanks

 

[Hughman]

I'm running a 72" land pride 3 blade rfm. I let my grass grow up to 12-24" before cutting it down to 4". But I'm in the sierra foothills so while the grass can grow tall, it's not very thick or wet.

 

[gravelman]

ok on that, thanks much maybe some dealer would let me try one out..

 

[Thomas]

If ground smooth no sapling etc. and you want somewhat gulf coarse look finish mower,but it will take longer to cut compare to flail mower.

 

[gravelman]

Ok on that..don't care about golf course look but brush hog leaves uncut areas and not a clean cut look... and i understand it is not supposed to... thanks

 

[big bubba]

assume you keep your current blades sharp (for a bh) and straight, not bent & bunged up

 

[gravelman]

yes in fact brand new blades and still get a unfinished look. I usually go over some parts more than once. Maybe im driving too fast

 

[Thomas]

Have you try mowing using 3/4 of the deck,also mow one way than back the other?
Think the travel speed might be the issue?

 

[gravelman]

yes,i overlap all the time. i believe you are right about the speed...im impatient.

 

[Jchonline]

assume you keep your current blades sharp (for a bh) and straight, not bent & bunged up

I was going to ask the same. Does it cut any different now than it did new?