Posted by Diydave on May 30, 2014 at 17:15:24 from (96.244.152.218):
In Reply to: Reese drum Mower posted by picassomcp on May 29, 2014 at 19:19:20:
I've been operating a Haymax 165, for several years, now, on a D-12 AC tractor. I have front wheel weights, and about 220 lbs of front weights, too. I also have a counterweight on the left side rear wheel, too. The mower's manual says it needs 27 HP to run it, so you could do a simple ratio, to figure the HP you'll need for an 8' unit.( mine is 5'6" wide)
I operate it on steep hills, bumpy ground, waterways. I've been very pleased with quality of cut, speed of operation, dealer parts support, bought it from Hay Dr (Carter equipment, TN) Blades are about a dollar a piece, at least last time I bought them. Only thing it will need soon is another skirt. One word of caution, if you hear a rock rattling around in the blades, duck and cover, don't look back at the machine, or it will golf a rock right at your face!
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