RFM on a 3720

Nuru · Aug 20, 2008

nmu98 said:
Yeah... But I have been thinking alot.... I know...

When cutting a small tree nusury, I like the fact that if the tires don't hit it, it does not get mowed.... My MX5 is great for this. Long of it, this would not be for my lawn. I might mow an acre of it, but not much more due to not wanting the weight or the tracks on the "nice" part.

So..... Yes the 72 would be nice..... but for the price difference, and the fact that I would have to look back more often, I think the 60 might work better.

Hmmm, you know you will get used to the 72" pretty quickly and it probably won't be as much of an issue as you might think. I got a 72"MMM and it seems that my tires run over stuff and my mower misses it! LOL! But either RFM, you gotta be careful when turning

nmu98 · Aug 20, 2008

radman1 said:
I don't think you will be happy in the long run with the 60". You will have to almost rub the trees with the tractor to even get the 60" close. Cab tractor will even be worse because you will be so close to objects. Your money ....

I agree, but right now it would be 1.5 times what I am paying for the 60 to get a 72. I guess what i am saying is when you can get a 60 for a little over 500, it would be a good start...

I have not bought it yet... so....

Nuru · Aug 21, 2008

nmu98 said:
I agree, but right now it would be 1.5 times what I am paying for the 60 to get a 72. I guess what i am saying is when you can get a 60 for a little over 500, it would be a good start...

I have not bought it yet... so....

another thread discussion on this topic

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/39562-rfm-60-v-72-a-2.html

Yeah the price is pretty good, seems like you might be able to find a used 72" for

USED King Kutter 72", 3pt, Rear Discharge Finish Mower - eBay (item 150158366569 end time Aug-30-08 09:13:14 PDT)

USED Ferris IS5000Z - 72" Rear Discharge Mowing Deck !! - eBay (item 150043589979 end time Aug-26-08 10:13:52 PDT)

This might be a decent unit with a new paint job and refurbed gearbox?

at one point I thought about trying out this unit

Finish Mower, 72" Rear Discharge ON SALE, FREE SHIPPING - eBay (item 180280088639 end time Aug-31-08 05:26:53 PDT)

nmu98 · Aug 21, 2008

I did a test tonight. I ran around the side grass with the brush hog to see how it felt for width... I will not be getting the 60. 72 might even be small. 80 to 90 is where my sights are now.

kennyd · Aug 21, 2008

nmu98 said:
I did a test tonight. I ran around the side grass with the brush hog to see how it felt for width... I will not be getting the 60. 72 might even be small. 80 to 90 is where my sights are now.

We all tried to tell you

nmu98 · Aug 22, 2008

kennyd said:
We all tried to tell you

All I could think about was "very cheap implement, must buy, must buy"

It was this thread that held me off from buying right away. So I was listening to you guys....

JasonMac · Aug 22, 2008

I totally agree with Radman. I would want a mower that overlapped my tire tracks at least six inches on both sides of the tractor. You also have to remember when you turn the machine, just the slightest turn will make your mower not cover your tire tracks. That is why you want something that will overlap. Besides you have the HP to run well over 60"....72"....84"....96" so take advantage of it. Don't sell yourself short and regret it.