Mowing Using a Rear Finishing Mower

[bill177]

I am looking at a good condition used Woods 60" 3-point mount finish mower to use on a 2305. Will the front of the tractor need weights when I pick up the mower? Or are loaded tires sufficient.

Any experience with this?

 

[prosperity]

I would say yes, you will need counter weight on the front.

I run a 48" bush hog on the back of my 2210.
I tried it once without any counter weight, and it was scary for sure.

5 suitcase weights on the front and it is much more stable

 

[Thomas]

Good morning bill177.
Are you only mowing flat ground...does your tractor have FEL attach?

 

[bill177]

Mostly flat. FEL is installed, but I take it off when not in use.

I used to have an 8N with a hog on the back. It would jump up sometimes. That was 40 years ago - didn't know better back then on the farm.

 

[radman1]

I would just leave the loader on for front end weight when mowing. You can remove the bucket (I assume it is a quick attach bucket) for more manuverability. I have a Case-IH DX29 and a 60" rear mower and use 2 85# suitcase weights. Without the weight the front end is a little light on hills with the mower raised.

 

[Thomas]

Morning Bill.
Since you rather mowe w/out FEL attach,I would follow the advice of the other gentlmen that's reply to your posting...also maybe purchase a spare weight just in case.

 

[RobJ]

My Woods RM360 checks in at 535#. But if you have the 4 wheel type then no weight is on the 3pt when mowing. Then I leave mine on the ground all the time except to to get over the garage door opening.

Rob

 

[coveredbridge]

My Woods RM360 checks in at 535#. But if you have the 4 wheel type then no weight is on the 3pt when mowing. Then I leave mine on the ground all the time except to to get over the garage door opening.

Rob

Even with the 4-wheel type, you can get the rear wheels off the ground, extend the check chains and put weight on the 3 ph if you go over a swale.

Like the song says, don't ask me how I know.

 

[matthew3120]

I have a farm king and It is 60" weighting at 550 lbs. I have 5 42lbs suit case weights on the front of my JD 3120 due to fact if you hit a bump in the road with it up you may be bounced around a little.

matthew

 

[RobJ]

I have a farm king and It is 60" weighting at 550 lbs. I have 5 42lbs suit case weights on the front of my JD 3120 due to fact if you hit a bump in the road with it up you may be bounced around a little.

matthew

Is that armorall on the tires?

 

[RobJ]

Even with the 4-wheel type, you can get the rear wheels off the ground, extend the check chains and put weight on the 3 ph if you go over a swale.

Like the song says, don't ask me how I know.

Does yours have the chains like mine? they give it lots of motion. Currently when I lift it the rear wheels are only a few inches off the ground, the fronts are much higher. So the top link is extended I guess. This would help some. I haven't messed with my Woods much except to heat and straighten out a few parts. It and the BH came with my tractor.

 

[Chris_T]

I am looking at a good condition used Woods 60" 3-point mount finish mower to use on a 2305. Will the front of the tractor need weights when I pick up the mower? Or are loaded tires sufficient.

Any experience with this?

Hi Bill,

I'm probably close to the limit of the 2305, but I have a 72" Buhler/Farm King RFM (listed as 618 lbs) that I run with mine. Our property is completely flat and I mow with the loader frame on, but the bucket off. If I lift the mower without the bucket the front is a little light.

 

[matthew3120]

Is that armorall on the tires?

you bet it works real great because the dirt or grass does not stick very will to the tires.And keeps tire rubber form cracking.

matthew3120

 

[coveredbridge]

Does yours have the chains like mine? they give it lots of motion. Currently when I lift it the rear wheels are only a few inches off the ground, the fronts are much higher. So the top link is extended I guess. This would help some. I haven't messed with my Woods much except to heat and straighten out a few parts. It and the BH came with my tractor.

Mine is a 660, and it does have chains like yours, but since it is a gear over belt drive, the rear attachment point is on the deck rails. I don't think my chains have anywhere near the slack that yours appear to have, and my top link is extended nearly to the limit.

 

[rmonio]

I use a 72" Buhler Farm King on my JD4600 and have no problem with the weight - in fact, I purposely do not use my loader on the front as the extra overall weight causes me to slide on the hills in my yard. Having the loader on the front also makes it harder for me to cut around my fences, trees, etc. - so I'm happy to have it off.

But the Farm King is pretty light... in comparison to my MX6. That moose D ) definately needs the counter-weight provided by my loader. So make sure you balance your weighting accordingly.... I know Mike runs his MX6 on a 4310 and that's not rated for the MX6 due to weight. But I believe he gets through because he keeps his loader on his 4310 also.

Good luck in your efforts!

-Bob

 

[ovrszd]

you bet it works real great because the dirt or grass does not stick very will to the tires.And keeps tire rubber form cracking.

matthew3120

Actually Armorall dries out the rubber and draws dust. But it's great if you are getting ready for a tractor show or something!!!

 

[matthew3120]

Actually Armorall dries out the rubber and draws dust. But it's great if you are getting ready for a tractor show or something!!!

My tractor is washed polished and clean and if there is any paint or scratches they are fix every 4 times it is used.this is a tire gel not real armor all.but this tire gel is made by amor all.

matthew3120

 

[73jeep]

I have a woods RD 60" RFM with my MF 1523. I wouldn't think my front end was much heavier than yours, and do not have to use weights in the front. If I was on a hill with the mower in the raised position, and quickly dropped the clutch, yea, the front end would lift-up. Otherwise, under normal use, the 2305 should be just fine.