Hi Folks,
I have a new-to-me '49 M with a Saginaw 3-point and overrunning clutch on PTO. I want to get a rotary mower for light duty on my property. I don't plan to run it through any extremely heavy brush but maybe the occasional prairie grass with some small shrubs. Mostly it will be used for mowing along the roadsides and some paths around the pond and stuff like that.
I've never bought a rotary mower before and don't have much experience with them. I would consider buying new, but I am also watching CL and auctions (though I am concerned about buying used when I can't test it first).
My question is - what are the key dimensions I should consider in terms of cutting width and HP to avoid getting a cutter that is either too small or too big for the M? The M runs well and seems strong though I have not really pushed it to do much work yet. 3 point works good and PTO engages fine though I have not used it yet to power anything.
I have a new-to-me '49 M with a Saginaw 3-point and overrunning clutch on PTO. I want to get a rotary mower for light duty on my property. I don't plan to run it through any extremely heavy brush but maybe the occasional prairie grass with some small shrubs. Mostly it will be used for mowing along the roadsides and some paths around the pond and stuff like that.
I've never bought a rotary mower before and don't have much experience with them. I would consider buying new, but I am also watching CL and auctions (though I am concerned about buying used when I can't test it first).
My question is - what are the key dimensions I should consider in terms of cutting width and HP to avoid getting a cutter that is either too small or too big for the M? The M runs well and seems strong though I have not really pushed it to do much work yet. 3 point works good and PTO engages fine though I have not used it yet to power anything.