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Re: 3-pt. or trailer type sickle mowers
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Posted by Theman on July 14, 1999 at 10:19:04 from (204.149.23.2):
In Reply to: 3-pt. or trailer type sickle mowers posted by Jason on July 14, 1999 at 07:14:42:
I cut 4 acres of coastal bermudagrass with a JD Model 37 (trailer type w/pitman). It has the 7' bar. I have the trailer type mower because it can be handled by a smaller tractor. This is a true advantage. I use a 23 hp Ford 1710 and it isn't heavy enough to handle first cutting (weedy) grass with a 3-pt. Your A wouldn't have this problem. A disadvantage of the pull-behind mower is the amound of turning it takes to make a corner. If your A is hard to steer (and most are) you're going to get a workout. Consider any obstacles in your field also. I'm a little persnickety about "rooster tails" left after a bad cutting job so I probably steer more than is necessary. So...if you plan to do large acreage or custom work, get the 3-pt. balanced-head sickle. That's what the pros use. If you're just playing around (like I am), get any mower you want. Picture the machine you want to see behind that A and go for it! Stan Theman
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