Rear finishing mower

muddwhumper · Jul 31, 2005

I have read some of the other posts about rear finishing mowers. I was wondering if they are worth the money? And can my MF 135 pull a 7' mower. I have about 2-3 acres to mow and it is wearing out my little 38" riding mower. I have been wondering about these mowers for a while. What is the one that is the best and worst? I appreciate all of y'alls help in this forum--it really helps us newbees.

GaryE · Jul 31, 2005

Not sure about your MF 135 pulling a 7’ RMM. But I was able to pull a 5’ woods behind a Kubota B-6000 (~10 hp PTO) with out any problems. It would cut through some pretty heavy grass and even some small saplings.

From what I can tell the MF 135 is in the 45 hp range, if so, you should have no problems.

Good luck,

Gary

RoyJackson · Jul 31, 2005

The answer depends on the PTO Horse Power and lift capacity of your 3 Point Hitch.

Per the info I've found, you're pretty close to 40 PTO Horsepower. You should have no problem running a 7' mower.

Nasty135 · Aug 1, 2005

Mud, My 135 pulls a 6' with ease no problem at all , I'm sure as long as you don't let the grass get way overgrown it would also handle a 7' finish mower ...lot's of power in those diesel 135's ,38hp they will handle 6' rotary ,but mine came with a 5' so thats what I use..

Oh you want to cut your time from hours mowing to minutes ?

I would reccommend no bigger than 6' just because of pricing and for 3 acres you'll be done in about 59minutes...

Say, did you ever decide on your P/S and loader ideas?

sweettractors · Aug 1, 2005

We use the new First Choice 7 ft on the 135 MF and the 2000 Fords with no reported problems (both about 38 hp)--Ken Sweet

Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *New First Choice, Quality Italian, 4-5-6 Fingerwheel HayRakes with 3 point hitch*

muddwhumper · Aug 2, 2005

I have decided to wait on adding pwr steering. I have priced some units and it seems like it is going to be a big headache for now. I think I will concentrate on getting implements for the MF. I have found a little 3 pt dirt scoop for 175 here locally and I think for the small amount of dirt I would need to move it would be worth the money. I will also need an auger and RFM for mowing. Thanks for all the ideas and support on this forum.