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Pull type or 3 pt. rotary

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BobMo

09-07-2005 06:46:34




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I'm going to purchase a 10 foot rotary mower (bush hog) and haven't made a decision on whether to buy a 3 point or pull type. I'm sure that each has advantages and disadvantages. 10 foot is the largest my gates will allow. I'm just not sure what they are and am looking for advice.
I also would like some opinions on offsets. Thanks, Bob




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BobMo

09-07-2005 21:24:29




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
Guys thanks for all your inputs. I should be able to make a fair evaluation for what will best fit my purpose based on these.
Just for your information I have both 55 & 85 horsepower tractors that are properly weighted so thats not a problem its just selection.
Thanks again, Bob



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wh -again

09-07-2005 17:45:09




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
if you have the need the batwing will do better job than the rigid 10'. if you only have level land it really does'nt matter. however, with the batwing you can 1) mow closer to a pond, ditch or any object. 2) do the job at least 1/3 quicker (save fuel). 3) have sharp blades longer (less mowing time on each blade). 4) the pull type will hold you to the ground better than a mounted (weight is always on drawbar - lower than 3pt arms/ i mow some extemely sloping ground and have no problem - just PAY ATTENTION). woods company says a 50 hp will handle their batwing 180 - that is what i have (i use a 75 hp case ih). 5) batwing will mow cleaner than rigid. 6) with standard belting/chains that are on mowers these days there is forward throw of objects. 7) Most important -- think what the neighbors will say when they see it - besides with a batwing average neighbor will not be able to borrow it!!!

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wolfman

09-07-2005 17:15:53




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
My opinion: Pull type hands down! Rotary mowers don't mow well sideways-and a mounted mower is always moving a bit right or left, be it slope or turning. You can make much better time with a pull type and do a cleaner job.



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thejdman01

09-07-2005 14:06:12




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
i agree that pull type mowers can be placed resonably well depending onyour experience backing. as stated 3pt mower takes quite a tractor weight wise to keep the front wheels on the ground. a pull type mower will require a decent hydraulic system to raise and lower mower and raise wings up. i dont agree that you cant drop a mower on weeds and brush. you jsut cant get a pull type quite as high as a 3pt mower. but can get a pull mower somewhat over weeds and then lower. make sure if you get a 3 point mower you get it WIDER then the rear wheels and keep in mind you may have to widen the rear wheels to get it stable enough to mow hilly terrain.if your tractor lets say arbitraily is 6ft 9 inches wide outside to outside rear wheels right now so you get a 7ft mower you may want to widen your rear wheels to say 7ft 5 inches to gain stability but now your mower wont be wide enough so keep that in mind

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DarylB

09-07-2005 13:50:38




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
Bob, The next cutter I get will be a 10' semi-mount with the cylinder on the back wheels. I have had the trail type and I just dont like them. They cut good but it takes a lot of ground to turn them around. I also have used the batwing style and you better have a big tractor if you have any slopes. Plus I like the 3-pt/ semi-mount cutters being closer to the back wheels, the trail type has to much distance to throw objects at the driver

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John (MO)

09-07-2005 12:20:35




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
I agree with what wh said.



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wh

09-07-2005 11:55:57




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
if you have a 70 hp tractor why not look at a 15' batwing. they will fold to 8' to go thru gates. even with 10' i would get a pull type. it is just like backing a 2 wheel trailer to get those spots in the corners and not near as hard on the tractor.



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Jrry

09-07-2005 11:20:50




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
I have an eight foot pull type and it works fine with my 37 hp tractor in the open but as the others have said it cannot be backed up. I would prefer the lift type if I had a large enough tractor since I have some tight places to mow around. Good luck. Jerry



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Jrry

09-07-2005 11:19:50




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
I have an eight foot pull type and it works fine with my 37 hp tractor in the open but as the others have said it cannot be backed up. I would prefer the lift type if I had a large enough tractor since I have some tight places to mow around. Good luck. Jerry



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old

09-07-2005 09:33:39




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to BobMo, 09-07-2005 06:46:34  
Alot depends on how big your tractor is. A 10 foot hog is heavy and if your useing to small of a tractor you will only end up lifting the front of the tractor not the hog. Pull types are ok but harder to get in to tight places and you can't back up and lower it down on heavy stuff. 3 point is nice because you can back up on stuff and slowly let it down.



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Dana in Ky

09-07-2005 09:50:37




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 Re: Pull type or 3 pt. rotary in reply to old, 09-07-2005 09:33:39  
I like the 3point mounted myself. They are much more manuverable. But like old said, you need a tractor that will lift it fairly easy.



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