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Woods Dixie Cutter / M5

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Bones Magoo

05-16-2003 06:34:21




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Can anybody tell me about this rotary mower? Are they well-built / dependable? Gearbox rating? Blade size? Light, Medium, or (probably not) Heavy duty? Overall weight?

I'm going to look at one at auction this weekend. Looking to put it behind an 8N. Will be used to keep 2 to 3 acre field mowed and looking decent (not a lawn). Of course, this field has been fallow for several years, so there are some saplings and brush that need to be knocked down first.

Anything particular to look out for when inspecting one of these pieces of equipment?

Any information would be much appreciated.

Thanks Much!

Good Day!

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bob

05-17-2003 20:29:49




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 Re: Woods Dixie Cutter / M5 in reply to Bones Magoo, 05-16-2003 06:34:21  
the M5 stands for 5 foot cutting width. Medium to heavy duty and probably more than a 8N can handle. Dad bought ours around 1970 and its still usable & cuts much smoother than my 6' Woods. I busted a 9N differential housing with the M5 when rear wheels went down in ditch. Broke right thru the eye where 3rd member attaches. Had to come all apart & be braized back until the hole was reformed. You can use it on perfectly level ground only or it will flip & kill you.

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bob

05-17-2003 20:29:11




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 Re: Woods Dixie Cutter / M5 in reply to Bones Magoo, 05-16-2003 06:34:21  
the M5 stands for 5 foot cutting width. Medium to heavy duty and probably more than a 8N can handle. Dad bought ours around 1970 and its still usable & cuts much smoother than my 6' Woods. I busted a 9N differential housing with the M5 when rear wheels went down in ditch. Broke right thru the eye where 3rd member attaches. Had to come all apart & be braized back until the hole was reformed. You can use it on perfectly level ground only or it will flip & kill you.

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bob

05-17-2003 20:28:15




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 Re: Woods Dixie Cutter / M5 in reply to Bones Magoo, 05-16-2003 06:34:21  
the M5 stands for 5 foot cutting width. Medium to heavy duty and probably more than a 8N can handle. Dad bought ours around 1970 and its still usable & cuts much smoother than my 6' Woods. I busted a 9N differential housing with the M5 when rear wheels went down in ditch. Broke right thru the eye where 3rd member attaches. Had to come all apart & be braized back until the hole was reformed. You can use it on perfectly level ground only or it will flip & kill you.

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F14

05-16-2003 15:02:09




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 Re: Woods Dixie Cutter / M5 in reply to Bones Magoo, 05-16-2003 06:34:21  
I've been running one behind a 20 horse compact diesel for 15 years.

Book says the gearbox is rated for 60 HP max.

I'd call it a Medium Duty machine. After 15 years of abuse in rocky fields and mowing 2-3" alders and poplars, the gearbox on mine is still good, but it's spit the lower seal, and the deck is getting brittle and has been welded in several places.

Not sure what you mean by 'blade size', but it cuts a 58" swath.

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