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Side vs Rear Discharge Landscape Mower

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Russ(Bolivia)

08-03-2006 09:15:57




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1. I�m in need of a new six foot (three point hitch) landscape mower. I had a Woods RM660 side discharge mower that I need to replace.

2. The salesman is trying to push me towards a �Rear Discharge� Woods mower.

3. I cut yard and field (6 AC) grass. Sometimes the field grass can get to 24 inches tall and is a strain on the old RM660 side discharge mower. Can�t get rid of the cut grass fast enough.

4. Would the rear discharge type mower do better in heavy grass? Does it leave a smooth cut without clogs of grass behind the mower.

5. One thing I like about the side discharge is that I can shoot the cut grass away from the house and put it into a ditch. It makes for a very smooth and clean cut.

6. Anyone have any problems with Woods mowers?

Russ

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Oldmax

08-14-2006 05:31:03




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 Re: Side vs Rear Discharge Landscape Mower in reply to Russ(Bolivia), 08-03-2006 09:15:57  
You don't need a mower you need a brush hog to mow 24" grass you can't expect a mower, any mower to do a good job on grass that tall . Kingcutter makes a cutter with two wheels on back & a rear discharge that is a cross between brush hog & mower that might be better that a true Mower for high grass .



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Robert in W. Mi.

08-03-2006 16:13:36




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 Re: Side vs Rear Discharge Landscape Mower in reply to Russ(Bolivia), 08-03-2006 09:15:57  
Here's another vote for rear discharge.

They get rid of the grass quicker, and that means they will use less power. I prefer to not have to move the cut grass across the width mover to get rid of it.

Personally, i much prefer a rear discharge for a 3 point finish mower..

Robert



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Dave Sherburne NY

08-03-2006 15:54:15




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 Re: Side vs Rear Discharge Landscape Mower in reply to Russ(Bolivia), 08-03-2006 09:15:57  
I've got a Woods L59 Belly mount mower on a Super A
It's meant ot be a rear discharge lawnmower but it
came with a chute to mount on the left side which
I have never used. When I mow tall weeds , I take off both side covers and it mowers tall grass weeds
or hay very well.



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spitz

08-03-2006 09:35:40




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 Re: Side vs Rear Discharge Landscape Mower in reply to Russ(Bolivia), 08-03-2006 09:15:57  
I just replaced my side discharge kubota with a rear discharge. I like it because the grass doesnt windrow and kill off streaks with the heavy grass but I cannot handle tall grass with as much speed as I could with the side discharge.



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KEH

08-03-2006 14:19:52




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 Re: Side vs Rear Discharge Landscape Mower in reply to spitz, 08-03-2006 09:35:40  
I've had both. Prefer the rear discharge for reasons Spitz mentioned. IME 24" grass will give either type fits.

KEH



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