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Steve

01-23-2002 14:59:11




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I own a 1958 Ford 641 WorkMaster and am looking for a finish mowing deck. Does anyone have any thoughts on KingKutter, Woods, or other manufactures. Looking for some advice on a good choice. Thanks




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Disturbed 1066

01-24-2002 20:15:18




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 Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Steve, 01-23-2002 14:59:11  
I was a Woods dealer at one time I would suggest a Woods RD 7200 3PT finish mower. Just for the fact they're simple one belt,one gearbox,three blades. And they're built strong will not fall apart or crack deck after several years of use. Sold six to Kent county airport four years ago other than blades only had two belts fail. Does a beautiful job behind Ford tractors.Thanks



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Duane(Pa)

01-26-2002 08:44:38




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 Re: Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Disturbed 1066, 01-24-2002 20:15:18  
I have an RD7200, Works fine. look at the RHINO brand too, they look heavy duty. Most will suggest a rear discharge. Keep it out of the brush and you will be fine. Semi pneumatic tires get semi flat when they pick up a thorn, so get solid wheels!



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RogerinSEMo

01-24-2002 17:06:59




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 Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Steve, 01-23-2002 14:59:11  
I have used a Woods 6 foot Rm 306 for the past 9 years. Pull it with a 1959 871 Ford, to mow about 7 acres every two weeks. I would replace it with another Woods, only move up to 7 foot and rear discharge. They may cost more, but they will still bring a good price used.



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Firetruck

01-24-2002 13:32:20




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 Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Steve, 01-23-2002 14:59:11  
I don't know where you are at, but the Central Tractor stores in the S. Tier of NY are going out of business. I noticed several 3 pt finish mowers still in stock, good deals. King Kutters I believe.



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RAJ

01-24-2002 06:49:39




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 Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Steve, 01-23-2002 14:59:11  
I have a King Kutter 6 foot finisher and I love it. I use it behind my '52 8N. It has side discharge but I have never clogged it up and it "sprays" the clippings out nicely. Parts are also pretty reasonable: entire spindle is around 60 bucks and blades are around 35. 6ft finisher will run you about $1200. Best of luck.
RAJ



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Robert in W. Mi.

01-23-2002 18:04:56




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 Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Steve, 01-23-2002 14:59:11  
I've had several finish mowers over the years. I've had the best service out of Woods brand mowers. "If" i was buying a 3 point finish mower, it would be a Woods REAR DISCHARGE mower. My second choise would be a Bush Hog REAR DISCHARGE mower. Finish mowers take more HP to run than rotary mowers (brush hogs), so size accordantly to your tractor HP. BTW, rear discharge finish mowers use less HP than side discharge finish mowers. Robert

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RickB.

01-23-2002 16:44:39




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 Re: Need Mower Choice Advice in reply to Steve, 01-23-2002 14:59:11  
The Woods RM990 is the Cadillac of finish mowers. It is the only product Woods makes that I have any respect for. It is an excellent machine.



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