#45 Kubota B2601 Compact Tractor FDR1660 Finish Mower Review. outdoor channel.
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- A review and demo of the Land Pride FDR1660 Finish Mower on my Kubota B2601 Compact tractor. Looking good! Enjoy! outdoor channel.
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I love the build quality of this. matches up with the tractor well.
I liked it so much I bought a new kubota tractor with this same emplement for my house. Great videos
Thanks so much David! Cheers
Thank you so much for pointing & explaining each different part of Rear mower. Very well done. Like the grease zert everywhere. The hand nobs for removal of cover. I had an under tractor mower. Boy you're so right about the problems with attachments to tractors, and just access.
The picture in picture shots are helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tim. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Have a great week!
this guy is great! excellent presentation skills + positive energy! love it.
Got to say you make a great presentation. You clearly know your stuff to speak so comfortably and be informative at the same time. Great job. Hope you are enjoying the .ower.
Thanks so much for the comment T! I am, and still happy with it. Have a great week!
Land Pride makes very good finishing mowers. I bought a new 2022 LMC (Lowery Manufacturing) 6’ finishing mower in August of 2022 to go on my Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. I love it! I couldn’t afford a Woods, Bush Hog, or Land Pride but the one I bought will serve me well. It’s quality built.
Good video!
GP I appreciate the effort you put into your videos. They inform and educate at the same time. My personal preference is no music in your video. The sound of man & machine is music to my ears.
Thanks for the feedback Bob. I always welcome it. It's kind of funny - after all this time, I have learned that some folks like lots of music throughout, some like a little in part of the video but like to hear some of the machines only through parts of the video as well, and some prefer to hear the machines only (which is actually my favourite as well). So I try to do some videos to appeal to each over short periods of time. Hope you will hang in there for the machines-only videos. Thanks again for the feedback and always feel free to let me know what you enjoy and what you preferences are. It helps me to edit better. Cheers and enjoy the rest of the week Bob!
I started out thinking I needed a Kubota BX23S, but your videos have caused me to up my game towards the B2601 model
Good explanation why you want a finish mower. nice cut. have fun with it.
Thanks Eric. Cheers!!
Hi GP , You've a good set up there . Also like the way you cut your lawns not too short , so they don't brown afterwards and the grass looks much better.
Nice addition to your tractor
Thanks good review, based off your review I bought one works way better than my rough cut
Good morning Dave! I am happy it helped. Have a Happy 4th of July weekend!
I've got a 14 year old zero turn. Still runs great but if it ever decides to quit I'll be buying a finish mower.
I've got a 2015 B2920 always been impressed with what it was capable of.
Good video
Good day Brett! That's pretty impressive - hope it runs for many more too! Have a good evening!
This is so helpful to see videos like this before I go buy one soon. Thank you
Good day David. Happy it was helpful. You may want to see the flail mower videos as well. Very effective implement if you have areas that are grass as well as others that are brush or thickets. Cheers and thanks for tuning in!
Took Delivery of my new B2601 last night, I got the B2601 with the finish mower based on your reply to me on an earlier video where I asked about a belly mower vs finish mower and B2301 vs B2601. I also got the RCR1260 Rotary cutter, snowblower and grapple with the 3rd function, also based on your experience :). I mowed a couple of grown up pasture last night, the finish mower was just delivered so will be tackling my lawn next. I also got the quicktach because neighbour has skid steer attachments that I can borrow and worth the extra for ease of use and availability of attachments.
Michael - Congratulations!! Great news. I am sure it feels like Christmas.LOL. So happy for you. You are set to start doing some gratifying work for sure. If I may offer, they don't tell you this, but the tractor does not have to run full out all the time - I thought I always had to rev it up full throttle to use implements. Not true. When using PTO attachments, you need to rev to the red line to reach the PTO RPM but when using the grapple or bucket etc, you just up the throttle enough that you are not stalling. The hydraulic flow will still lift and operate at low RPMs. What was really nice is that it is so much easier to learn how to use the bucket/grapple etc at lower RPMs because things work slower and also not so loud. Congrats again- have fun and please let me know from time to time how things are going. Not an expert but always happy to answer questions as best I can. Cheers and enjoy the weekend!! Safety first!! :))
Very nice equipement
You made the right dessision!
Have a nice weekend!
A great set-up; a Kubota similar to yours is defenately on my radar....great video
Cheers Chris!
Excellent video, axe the music, very nice setup.
That's really nice mower and like you I like the fact that it floats with the ground.
Thanks LA! If you are ever up in Ontario , make sure to let me know. Cheers!
Thanks GP and if you find yourself down here and are still able to breath let me know dinner will be on me. LOL
LOL!! Thats LA. I will and will be happy to have you make dinner! I'll bet you are a master on the grill!
Looks like a great mower! Hope it brings you many years of mowing.
Hey thanks so much Jim! I hope so. Thanks for watching and for saying hi. I really appreciate the comments. Cheers!
Very nice and informative, thank you.
I use a 6 foot finish mower on my 4060 and its just cuts so nice and good. Looks professional like a nice expensive zero turn did it.
Good morning. I am looking at getting a finish mower for my tractor. The flail mower is great for the sides of the runway, but now my land is mostly level and few rocks, etc. I have worked to get rid of rocks, and has put down a lot of loam, etc. So it is now mostly grass. Still have about 6 acres of land to mow, even now without the runway. Thanks for your videos.
Morning Jean! That's great - hope you are able to get one soon. Have a nice week!
These are awesome mowers GP. I have a 3 point mower for my tractor that i bought @ tractor supply. It looks very similar to your LandPride it is rear discharge also. They do a great job. Looks good. Take care buddy, Dean.
Hey thanks Dean. So far so good. Going to drop the height a bit and mow again today and clean things up. Thanks for saying hi! Cheers and have a great week!
Very nice looking mower it looks to do a great job should be nice for backing under trees and bushes ! have a great day and take care ! Curt :-)
You bet Curt! Thanks and have a great week!
Awesome ! I have a b3200 32hp and am looking at this in the 72 inch cut and I think you just have made my Mideast up to get it !
While I love my Kubota bx2660, that came with a 6-foot belly mower, I've also owned a 48 in deck Exmark and a 48 in deck Kubota zero turn mower. I found with the belly mower on the tractor, versus the Exmark, the belly mower would take a wider swath, but the Exmark was so much more agile, I was mowing much faster with the zero turn that I was with the tractor. I did take the front end loader off a few times, that way there's less overhang out front to watch when you're close to fences, trees, buildings, etc etc. But at the end of the day, always found the zero turn, aas more efficient and I actually felt better at the end of the day because of so much less twisting and turning to keep an eye on everything. Please understand I'm not knocking any system, it's all a matter of individual choice, but for me there is nothing any better for mowing with a zero turn. As far as fuel efficiency, you cannot beat the diesel fuel consumption of the 2660 compared to either one of the gasoline zero turn mowers. Bottom line at the end of the day it's all a matter of individual choice. Perhaps someone may find these thoughts helpful in making a decision! :-) but this is a great video, with a lot of good information! :-)
Good morning Danny and thanks for sharing some good, helpful information. It's always welcome. I have not driven a zero turn before but would love to try one out sometime. many folks swear by them. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to offer some thoughts. Have a great weekend!
Great video
Thanks
Excellent, enjoyed the video.
Hey thanks Dave, I watched your video to help me figure out how to set the unit up. Cheers !
We use a flail on orchards. Works great on our very rocky uneven land
Good day and thanks for sharing that info FT! Great to hear. Cheers!
Nicely done, GP. Man, that drive behind is the ticket and I like that float action. I have the belly mower and I hate having to get down under to hook up then struggle to slide the mower under the tractor with ease. Well, to me there is no ease. It's a misnomer (chuckle). Keep em coming my friend.
Morning Houndsman. I was pretty lucky cause I called the dealer to order a belly mower and luckily, the owner had delivered the tractor to me last fall and so knows my property. He told me why I needed to reconsider the other options instead of the belly mower. Great dealer and thankfully really knowledgeable. Cheers !
more good reliable toys from kubota dealer there great to help to fit the jobs plus finish mowers mows like a belly mount plus easier to hook on or off plus land pride thereprices are pretty cheap then other brand rear mowers are more money
That is a nice looking finishing mower you have and Land Pride is a great brand to have too. The grapple you have on the front of your tractor is nice also and very useful for anyone who own property. If it was me, I would have kept that mower as a backup because the mower one your tractor may break down and you would have had the other mower as a backup tool. I have two zero turn mowers and glad to have both because one was down and I got the second one to do my work with until my first one was fixed. I can tell that you are thinking of what you need and I wish you the best as you use your new equipment to keep your place looking nice.
Hey good evening Sidney. Having a second mower would have been a good idea - good point. :) Thanks very much for watching and for commenting. Yes - so many options for attachments so I need to figure out what I really need as I work more with the tractor. Cheers and all the best!
You should take the grapple off when mowing, to make the tractor more maneuverable and of course put it in 2wd drive for better turning ability. Nice mower.
Thanks Mark! Great suggestion -and less to watch out for when driving around obstacles. Have a good one!
I love that Kubota my papa had a b2400 tractor before he died in 2011
Thank you Ashton. I am glad you like the videos. Have a good weekend.
GP Outdoors Thank you what modle is your kubota
Hey Ashton, It is a B2601 model. Works very well so far. Don't forget to watch the meteor showers tonight and tomorrow night. Should be nice. Cheers!
GP Outdoors thank you is your smaller than a b2400 kubota
Hey Ashton, I honestly don't know. I am not that familiar with the different models. Have a good weekend.
Hey Gord, don’t know how I missed this video ? Anyway got to it tonight. Great job with explaining why you chose this mower. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
Morning Fred! Thanks - was nice catching you last night. Very exciting deal for Mike and Melissa. Enjoy the weekend. We got almost 2 inches of snow here yesterday. I thought it was May! LOL. Take good care.
I am happy for the Morgan’s, they are workers and they provide a lot of good clean entertainment. Hope your snow was the last for this past winter. Our son and his family got some snow and cold too. They are ready for summer also 🤗. Take care up there and be safe. Fred.
Great video!
Good morning GP nice mower I went with the belly mower on my BX23S wish I had went with three point hitch finishing mower. Cheers
Good day RT! Thanks! Hard to decide on the right attachment sometimes. Be well and thanks for tuning in. Cheers!
For reasons that escape me I stopped watching your videos.
And now I'm finding myself enjoying your content.
Thank you.
Good day N! Thanks for tuning back in. Perhaps, maybe some videos weren't of interest here and there. Happy if you find some of them entertaining. Be well and all the best!
GP: Not sure if my comment has been said before, like I said I'm late to the party, but I am really surprised that you have not picked up a quick hitch for th 3pt. With all of 3pt attachments that would make life much easier. Mower looks great! Thanks for showing the details.
LOL Nate. No worries. Yes a few folks have mentioned it a few times. I am still thinking about it and certainly seems to make sense but still thinking on it. :)) Thanks though. And always appreciate advice or suggestions and comments anytime. Thanks for joining the group!!
New subscriber, just came across your channel, so far I'm impressed. And I must say a little jealous, lol of your equipment, nice! Always enjoy Canadian content. I'll continue on watching your videos. Thank you
Good video !Just one thing, for you land make the top link a little longer. The back of the mower was coming off the wheels. My land has a lot of dips and I well use more then the full travel of the top link hookup. If I not going to back over ditches I just don't use the top link at all.
Hey good morning John! Thanks very much for the tip. A few folks had eventually suggested the same thing and I tried it and it worked much better. Thanks again - always appreciate advice and help. Cheers and all the best!
Ah, lucky. We have a Toro for mowing, and it’s not doing so hot right now. I was mowing the other night and the belt broke, and I’ve put less than 50 hours on it in total since last April when we bought it new. Bought a new belt, $50 later, put that on, went to try it and it came off a pulley and got caught underneath and got sliced a good bit.. on the bright side, I think I know how the old one broke. On the dark side, my brand new belt isn’t going to last me very long.. that mower looks very nice. Grease it right, DEFINITELY clean under those covers regularly, and make sure to get any wet grass off the underside of the deck after you finish. It’ll last you a lot longer. Some guys even coat their decks in oil and other non-stick products, though I’m not a big believer in that. Sounds like a bigger mess than it’s worth... anyways, enjoy it. Land Pride makes good stuff. Might wanna consider getting a quick hitch now since you have so many implements, though I don’t know how that would play out with your ballast box or carry-all.. anyways, can’t wait to see more. Hope all is well up there. See you in the next one. Take care.
Good morning Jackson! Thanks for the tips and sorry to hear about your mower. That hurts - only 50 hours on it. I thought about the quick hitch a few times but with clevis brackets on most of the implements, it is pretty simple to hook up so I will probably go without. Have a great week! Cheers!
geeze not good for toro thats why id would go with kubotas my neighbour had an old g2160 kubota 54'' with cab,blade and snowblower for 26 years and traded for a b2650 with factory cab and blower wich my buddy at kubota here in pei gave him $10,000 wich was a pretty fair money on trade better then deere wanted to give him wich was $375.00
Yeah, it isn’t good for Toro. That’s why I miss the BX deck, even if this one does cut way nicer.
Nice new toy!
You are doing a great job here! I just ordered a B2650 and the FDR1660. I hope to take delivery this weekend, I'm super excited. I looked for videos on the mower earlier this week and was very happy to see one posted by you this morning. After seeing how useful the grapple is, I'm sure one will be in my near future. I found your videos a couple weeks ago when I started researching for tractors. I have since watched all your uploads, yep all of them. It was really great to see your content evolve from the helmet cam to the production and edit job you have today. Keep up the excellent work, very entertaining as well as informative.
Good morning Doug! Congrats on the new tractor!! That is pretty exciting for you. I am glad the videos are helping - watched all of them??:))). Thats really nice - thanks!! Funny, every once in a while I re-watch one of the older videos and yes, I guess I have kind of evolved. LOL. Hey if you haven't yet seen it, "daveknowshow" has a lot of great instructional videos and has one on how to setup and use a rear finish mower. It is really helpful as he demonstrates why he sets up the 3 -pt hitch the way he recommends it. Cheers and let me know how it goes this weekend!! The B2650 is a great machine!
The B2650 and FDR1660 showed up Saturday morning as expected. So far I'm loving the tractor and the mower. I set the 3 point up the way that 'daveknowshow' recommended and it worked great. Very happy with the quality of cut, my Dad said it was better than his ZTR. I put 7 hours on the tractor on Saturday and was really surprised by the economy. 7 hours on the ZTR would be close to 10 gallons of gas. I used about 4 gallons of fuel in the tractor. Looking forward to more of your videos. Keep up the good work.
Nice to hear Doug! Hard to get out of the seat, isn't it? LOL. Enjoy it and keep in touch! Cheers!
just bought this same set up a month ago couldn't be happier.
Great Review GP... We are also in the market for a 72” model for our tractor... Have the option of the mid-mount but our land is just like yours and I like the way the LandsPride floats... They also make a pretty heavy gear box... Enjoy... Chief {NYS/ADK}
Good morning Chief. Yes very happy I chose the rear finish mower. It does a great job of floating over the terrain. Hey, what size or model tractor do you have? I thought you have a B2650 (?)
Like your choice ove the mower .Belly mower I have 60 '' on my Kubota cause my place flat ground . no rocks .
Good morning Leo! Thanks! Would like to have a little flat area.LOL. Makes sense for sure. Have a great week and thanks for checking in!
He really has the emergency lights on in his own yard
Good job! I to thought about which one would best work for me...60 in. Belly mower won over! Yours Looks nice..have fun!
Cheers Mike!! Thanks !
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Nice video one suggestion loosen your top link a little more your limiting the motion of the mower. Have 48" on my BX love it.
Thanks for the tip James! I will and see how that works. Have a great weekend. Cheers!!
Gotta love the Kubota equipment. Iv got a 72” HD woods finish mower. Iv used it once and owned it for 6 years. Worked really good the 1 time I used it though. I tend to buy stuff with the thought of useing it but don’t. Bad habit I guess.
LOL. So true. I think we all do that sometimes JW. Thanks for watching. Have a good one!
JW I’ll take it if you don’t want it!
Michael Smith. I’m not a fan of socialism so no.
That is a really nice mower. It should last the life of the tractor.
Thanks Roger. I hope so. :)) Cheers!
Both types of mowers have pro's and con's. I think you would have been better off with a belly mower. A belly mower will give you a better finished look to your lawn.
You should take the loader off when you mow, it will give you much more mobility in tight spots. Enjoy your new toy!
Good morning SA! I agree they both have pros and cons. I had a belly mower and sold it and replaced it with the Finish. Mainly because the finish mower has a greater ability to follow/float over the contours of the land. Much bigger mowing area and I can get in under trees and into areas I could not get into with the tractor/ belly mower before. And hey thanks for the tip on the loader. Another sub mentioned it too and so you will in the future videos, I have taken it off. Much easier now. Thanks!
GP Outdoors Watch your own videos and watch your technique. You can learn by just watching yourself. Watch others using that particular piece of equipment, watch and study how they do it. Then try those techniques on your own.
Thanks GP.
While I enjoy the ease of use my belly mower provides, i can relate to your reasons for choosing a rear mower for your applications. You bought a fine implement that should serve you well.
Your video production, with the side by side video and music, has improved so much lately i have to ask whether your wife has started helping you edit them? 😊
LOL Terry! I am sure she would do way better for sure, but no , just me editing.:)) Thanks for the kind comments. If I had flat land, I would have definitely gone with a belly mower but glad my dealer helped me to recognize the property characteristics I needed to consider. Have a great week!!
GP Outdoors I've started mowing a field on the back side of my property that is quite rough due to gopher mounds. A rear mower like yours would be nice to use there.
SWEET!
I have a 62" belly on my JD2320 but can really use a flail,,, on the hunt now,,, love the vids
Thanks very much GK! The helpful thing is that most dealers have their pricing and specs on their websites, plus many UA-cam videos available on those different brands so you have a chance to compare specs and pricing and see the different units in action. Good luck with the hunt!! Cheers!
You did a great job with this video and you had a lot of helpful information. Im very curious as to how well the rear discharge works for cutting in around landscaping. I always get grass clippings on the mulch with my zero turn side discharge
Thanks for watching and for the comment. I don't have much landscaping yet but the air velocity of the unit disperses the grass clippings really well behind the unit. Happy so far. Cheers!
I am looking at the same unit for my LX2610, what width did you get 60" 0r 72". I have the belly mower and it is a bear to put on and off as well as service the tractor and mower.
I would have liked to see the results at a lower mower height.
Thanks Daniel. It is hard here - so many rocks sticking out. Cheers!
Was there any real tall grass to cut? Seems like a lot of wasted diesel and time as I couldn’t tell much difference after the cut.
Nicely done I like the land pride mower. Good explanation. Though I think you would change your mind on the pre pinned implement if you tried pat’s quick hitch on your tractor
Hey good day Loren. True - I keep thinking on and off about the quick hitch option. Plus the implements with pins are usually a little cheaper than the ones with brackets so could save a few $$. Thanks for the comment and for watching . Have a great weekend!
Nice mower. Back of the deck still comes up in places... From what I see, you should have bought a zero turn. Borrow one and try it. You'll cut your time in well less than half. Guess how I know...
LOL! Good morning George. I would love to have one as well but perhaps in the future. It sounds like you love yours. Thanks and have a good week!
I have a Zd331 and love it. The only problem I have with it is it gets stuck easily.. if you spit in the grass it will get stuck in the puddle. It’s no good for damp grass or slightly soft ground. The small castor wheels will beat you up if the ground is the least bit rough. But when it’s dry it’s great! I have 720 hrs on it and now 25 acres with its 72” deck.
Nice piece of kit, it might be an idea to brush cut ag@insbthe house before using the mower?
I like the video but not the music over the equipment like to hear how it is running.
Hey Nathan. Thanks so much for the comment. I like to hear it too ( which is why you never see me wearing ear muffs) but I have had feedback that people don't like to hear the tractor. But I will try to mix it a little better in future videos. Thanks - glad I am not the only one. Cheers!
GP Outdoors I run a crane all day and when I'm driving down the road I have the windows down. Love the content can't wait to see more.
I agree, - 'so-called' music spoils so many mechanical videos.
Otherwise excellent videos while I learn what mower is best for my needs with Lamborghini 250 tractor.
Thank you from West Cornwall, England.
Machine sounds are better than music.
Hey Gp, I’m seeking advice. Just bought 18 forested acres with roughly 3-4 acres cleared. I’m definitely getting an LX 2610, however I’m stuck between the land pride finish mower attachment and getting a zero turn. The terrain is relatively flat, mole hills, no rocks, couple small wet soggy areas. I just see pros and cons to both, speed, maneuvering, cost, bagging, simplicity etc. thoughts? Advice?
Very nice mower GP, curious and maybe I missed it, what size deck is that? On my first tractor, I had a belly mower and although it did a great job on flat, wide open spaces, it was difficult at times trying to mow up close to the house and around objects. I think you'll find the rear mount makes it easier to "cut in" closer to the house and objects, you can't go wrong with Landpride either, have a great weekend!
Good morning Paul. It is a 60". So it gives me a little outside the tires (tractor is 49 " wide). Thanks for the notes above. You are right; was so much simpler backing and cutting into areas with over-bush and corners that I couldn't get into with the old lawn tractor. Thanks for saying hi and all the best!
I suggest dropping the FEL when using the mower and you will like it much more. It is also not a matter of if but when you tear something up hooking it with that grapple while mowing.
Hey good morning . I was thinking the same thing but the instructions said I should put weight on the front. But I was thinking of trying it with the FEL off 'cause I have to keep an eye on it when cornering around the house. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. Cheers and enjoy the weekend!
Do you pull yours with the FEL off? And if so, do you still get ok traction and can steer ok?
Yes and yes.
Ok thanks. I will give it a try now. thanks again. cheers!
Does the gearbox site directly ontop of the center blade? Or does it drive the center blade by a pulley?
Congratulations!!! I thought you might lean towards the FDR.
I hope you like your's as much as I like mine. Replace the clips that hold the wheels on with 1/4 bolts the clips are easy to come off in tall weeds/grass. The other nice thing about the FDR is you can cut to the waters edge by backing it up then you don't have to use the Weedwhacker to trim. Later
Hey Mech - thanks ! I appreciated your advice and as you see, I took it. Pretty happy with the purchase and you were right, I was going to get the 48" but got the 60" because of your advice and your were right. It was the right decision to get the wider unit. Thanks again - I do appreciate all your help and experience. Talk soon- Have a great week!
I was going to do a video on mine but after watching your video there's nothing I could add to it. You by far do a better explanation then I could ever do. The dealership you work with should hire you to do their commercials for their implements. Hopefully I get my tractor back by this weekend I think you might like the mod I'm going to put together. Later
Hey I hope you get it back. I would be going nuts without it. Thanks for the kind words as always Mech. Good luck and hope you get it back soon. Looking forward to the upcoming Mod. Cheers!!
Darn ner went with flail, but it seems like it only cuts good when cutting short so I think the finish mower is a better choice, what would you say?
Morning Darren. For me , I only have grass, so the finish mower was my choice. But if I had areas of thicket and brush etc I would have chosen the flail. The big area out the back you see on the property is where my garage will be one day so at some point I will just have the large grass area to cut. I guess it kind of depends on the type of grounds you have to maintain. Best of luck Darren!
G P nice mower we have belly mower really don't use it much I like my zerro turn but now seeing yours we would have what you have my belly is only used in early spring and fall we only 1.5 acres of lawn and all flat keep us posted
God Bless
PaK
Good morning Peter. Zero turns are great units and I assure it makes mowing a lot easier and more comfortable. It must be really nice having a big flat lawn :)). Have a great week Peter!
Nice video. The picture is really sharp and clear. What camera do you use for filming?
Good morning Starnet! it is a little GoPro 5. It works very well and has a number of different settings which I find helpful as well. Thanks for watching! Cheers
Great video. I’m thinking about getting this setup for my BX2360. One question: do those ag tires tear things up when your mowing?
I’m debating on whether I also need to invest in turf tires if I start using the Kubota for mowing. I don’t want to spend the extra money, and I really prefer the ag tires for 90% of my work.
Good day . I have never used AG tires but I hear they will rip up the turf. I use the R4 ( industrial) tires - I also hear great things about the R14 which are a hybrid between the R4 and the turf tires. The only time my R4's tear up a bit of turf is if I mow when the grass is wet and it only usually happens when I take sharp turns on the grass. Hope that helps. :)
@@GPOutdoors thanks for the help
Hey did you look at del morhino finishing mowers. We have had ours two years now and it is amazing. It looks alot tidier than the Kubota. If you haven't already checked it out I think you should.
Hey good morning Joey. I didn't but will. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!
GP Outdoors thank you. You too enjoy!
Very informative and well done video. I don't recall you mentioning the size of the finish mower. Is it a 60"? I have a Kubota 60" mid-mount mower on my 2601. I've only used it once, but liked the results. I considered a finish mower, but was a little concerned about turning and possibly hitting something with the swing of the mower behind the tractor.
Good morning James. Thanks for the comment. Yes, it is a 60" - that way it is a little wider than the width of the tractor. And you are right. I have to keep a keen eye on it when turning as it does swing out, especially around the house.So I have to watch the front end swing as well as the back end. The manual says I should have weight on the loader to offset the weight of the mower. But I will get used to it in time. I think if the property was more flat then I would have bought the mid mount. I cut it again this week and so far so good. Have a great weekend!
I liked the video, one of the reasons for watching was to find out if the quality of the cut after the 4 tractor tires first push the grass down. I have a zero turn for the better part of my yard but would still like to know if the grass stands up in time when the 3 point mower gets to and can still cut it and do a good job?
Good morning TS! I would love to try out a zero turn mower at some point. Many folks have suggested I get one. The rear mower works great for my needs here so far. Certainly takes a lot longer to mow than with a zero turn I imagine. Re: your question. If the grass is dry then it usually gets back up in time. I very seldom ever have strips of uncut grass behind me. But if I cut it too soon after a rain or in the early morning dew, then I will sometimes get strips behind me here and there. But otherwise, the vacuum created by the three blades spinning pulls the grass back up in time. I don't usually cut any faster than in medium range speed though so it is not a fast mow by any means. Hope that helps a bit- thanks for tuning in!
Thanks for the reply, that is good information
Nice explanation and demonstration. How do you think using a 3-pt quick hitch would change the way the mower works?
Good day Brent. That's an interesting question. The mower is quick hitch compatible. Without a quick hitch though, the upper control link and the two lower control arms will move along with the slip brackets on the mower. The upper being independant of the two lower control arms. However, all three brackets on the mower operate or slide independently of each other. So although all three arms on the 3 pt would be stationary together with a quick hitch, the 3 brackets on the mower will still swing or move independently. I think it would limit the independant movement of the upper control link to some degree, so I think it would have some impact on the free movement /oscillation of the mower but not a lot I don't think. Just my thoughts. What do you think?
GP,
Would you be worried about running this type of set up in a muddy condition or do you think the tires provide enough floatation?
Also do you have an idea as to how much the tractor set up as it is in this video weighs?
Keep the videos coming, I enjoy them.
Morning Tyler. Great questions. I was worried about that too when I was choosing tires for the tractor. If you look across the lawn that is in front of the windows, you can faintly see tire marks from when I drove across the lawn after the thaw and a lot of rain several weeks ago. But since the ground has dried up I have been driving over it several times a week and I don't leave marks (whew!). It rained for a couple of days right up till yesterday morning before I cut the grass and I was happy to see it still did not leave marks or chew up the ground. So all good there. All in weight is about 3,200 lbs. I estimate. Thanks for the Q's and for watching. Have a great week!
Sorry , I didn't answer your question. I wouldn't drive it on the lawn when really wet so as not to damage the lawn. But I drove it through the muddy clearing in the back yesterday and with a little help from our friend - 4 wheel drive - it climbed through no problem.:))
Thanks for your input, I will be buying a B2601 or B2650 in the future and I was watching if it would leave ruts in the yard or not.
I think I’ll just get a separate machine for mowing because I live in/near a floodplain so it is wet often.
How is the power of the machine? Does it meet or exceed expectations you had for it?
It has done everything I have needed it to do on my small property here, with the exception of pulling that big granite boulder out a few videos ago. Otherwise I have no complaints. If you can afford the extra $$ you may want the 2650 as it does have extra pulling and lifting power (and an extra 2 inches of clearance) but that would be based on your land size and characteristics, and the types of things you think you will want to do with a tractor 90% of the time. I hope that helps a bit and I am always happy to offer my opinion in addition to your thought and what your dealer recommends. I am no expert but will give you my honest thoughts if or as you need them. Its a big expense and you don't want to spend too much on too big a tractor for your needs but you also don't want to spend so much money only to find it does not have enough power to do 90% of the tasks you need it to. Thanks for watching and for the comments. I always appreciate them.
damn i wish i had one of these at work . i got 40+ plus acreas to mow an weedeat(old apartment complex) it has huge lots an feild strips that take forever mowing 1 scag 61'' isnt cutting it .. no pun intended
LOL Cody! Glad I got it now - cuts a much bigger area and floats well over the changes in terrain. Have a good one!
GP Outdoors, good to know they float a bit ,im thinking about finding a ford 8n an use a 5ft-6ft finish mower like what u have for myself an using it at work along with ztr. should cut time down an save that ztr from being ran to death. an thanks have a good one yourself sir
Have the same mower, only problem I have with it is it's orange and not blue. 😀
LOL! Thanks - all the best Dave!!
I like NH pretty good too.
Seriously? The flashers on on your own property?
Lots of neighbour kids that come over all the time to play. Maybe too much, but I feel better making sure I am visible around the corners and turns on the property. Be well!
2 comments:
1 How about sharpening the blades?
2 See you have your flasher lights on. Afraid you're gonna hit a deer?
Thanks for the review very helpful
Thanks Luis!
Is it hard to sharpen the blades and how do you do it? Could be a video.
Michael
Good idea Michael. I will add it to the list perhaps for over the winter. Cheers and thanks!
GP, Do yourself a favor and get rid of the pins at least on the rear of the finish mower. Install bolts and lock nuts instead. Problem with pins is backing under trees, brush pins come off and next thing you know is your mowing one of the tires. Ask me how I know.Right
Good morning Stephen and thanks very much for passing on the knowledge. I appreciate it very much. I am going to use it a few more times to gauge the right height and then I think I will take that advice and lock them in. Thanks again - all the best!
Great info! Thanks
When are you going to do the fishing/shore lunch video? ;-)
Good day George. I don't know if you are going to see that one. LOL. Cheers and enjoy the weekend!
How much was the mower?
Nice video. What dealer do u deal with? I to live in Ontario I deal with Kubota North in Gravenhurst.
Hey good evening Frank. A fellow Ontarian! I deal with Larkin Equipment out of Stouffville/Gormley. They are really great folks. Always treat me like a king (even though I am just a little guy). Right from Sid Larkin himself, to the mechanics, to the office folks. Really happy with the my dealer choice. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I always like hearing from folks. Don't forget to vote tomorrow!! Could be a game-changer this time round eh? Cheers and thanks again!
GP Outdoors game changer I hope. I voted early so let's all hope for a good change 👍
LOL. So did I !! Fingers crossed. Cheers!
id like to deal with every kubota dealer because there great to help ya out and they help save ya money and help ya out to fit the size of equipment is right for the application wich john deere dealers wouldnt
What about over your septic, can you drive the Kubota over it?
Hey good day C1984. I was told you should never drive anything over the septic bed so I never have. The most I have done is mow along the sides of the ground close to it, but never on top of it. A good question for your local septic guy as I may be wrong. Mine told me not to but it might be different where you are. Enjoy your weekend!
I started with a rotary cutter to knock brush down and now that it's under control the finish mower would work much better. Definitely like the Land Pride you have. Is it a 48 or 60 inch?
Good evening Sean. It's a 60" so fits perfectly behind the tractor (width is 49") so leaves me enough to extend beyond the tractor width. First time out and pretty happy with it. But need some getting used to as it extends out the back instead of the old lawn tractor with a belly mower. Very different - have to keep my eyes on the front and the back all the time. Have a great week and thanks for saying hi! Always enjoy hearing from you. GP
GP Outdoors I figured out it was best when I mow to take the front end loader off. Makes the tractor shorter and a bit more maneuverable. Also forgot to mention I like the Scrabble video beginning.
Thanks Sean. Funny, I was going to take the 450 lb grapple off the tractor but the manual said I needed to put ballast on the front so I left it on. A little more effort as I have to watch the front and the back but I figured I best follow the manual until I determine differently. And hey thanks - My daughter was playing Scrabble and the idea came to me - thanks! LOL.
If you take FEL off would be easier
nice video and good explanation of the mower. but PLEASE - LOSE the emergency flashers!! NO ONE is going to drive around their front yard with these flashers on! it just looks stupid.
Hey good morning Jim. Thanks for watching and for the comments. Probably a little overkill but there are kids playing nearby and many others using the driveway, ATVs in the forest etc so I would just rather be safe than sorry as they often come through the forest onto my property. Cheers and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors well, i can understand the concern for the kids playing. kids never pay attention to things going on around them. maybe you could mention why you mow with your flashers on so the viewers could understand your concern?
tip take the loader off it will make it easier to manuever
Hey good day Chris. Good suggestion - thanks. I am going to do that this week when I mow and see how it goes. Thanks and all the best!
My son just got a used Kubota L1501 can anybody tell me will it handle a 4ft. Bush hog ?
Good morning JM. I am not familiar with it but you should be able to find specs or manuals online for it which may tell you how much weight can be put on the rear lower lift arms and there is often a chart in the manual that will tell you the biggest sized bush hog it can take. An easier way may be to just call a local Kubota dealer and ask them too. Good luck and congrats on the new tractor!
just ordered my b2601 today. do you think the 2601 can handle a 72" deck well enough. no heavy mowing, flat ground. thanks. like your channel- subscribed
Good morning Phil. Thanks very much for the support and I am happy if the videos are helpful or enjoyable. I honestly cannot answer that question but can offer the following. 1) Since I am still under warranty, I always ask my dealer these types of questions before I buy an implement or do anything to the tractor. Whether I buy an implement from him or another company, I still call him and ask what size it can handle. Generally he says the B can handle a 60 inch implement max, for sure, but in some cases I can buy something larger. One example is my rear blade which is a 72 inch but otherwise , every other implement I have is 60 inches. However, the reason I can't answer you for sure is that I believe he said I could put a 72 inch mower on the rear if I wanted to (sorry getting old so my memory is not 100% on this).but I am not 100% sure. So best to ask yours before buying one. 2) Practically , the 60 inch has worked well and fits well on the B. However, if I remove the FEL when mowing (which makes it a lot easier to mow so I don't have to watch out for the front end swinging into the cabin or hitting something), the 60 inch weighs so much that the front end of the tractor gets light when I am carrying the mower up off the ground. So when I am driving with the mower lifted off the ground, the front wheels literally bounce off the ground when I run over a big bump. But when I drop it down to use it, there is no problem pulling it and mowing. Sorry, that was very long winded but hopefully helps you a little. Good luck and all the best Phil!
@@GPOutdoors good answer, thanks for your reply. I follow a few people from canada, beautiful country.
Hi, my mistake, it is 1 60" as the title said
Land pride is owned by Kubota
Who’s the music artist playing at 10:00 of your video, thnx
Good day - the artist is Alchemy Ave and the song is Midday Moon. Cheers!
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