2284 with 60" deck

[J-Mech]

One thing about the SGT with a Haban deck is you really can't carry them. They have to run with the wheels on the ground. I'm not sure how high you want to mow, but I don't know that they will cut very high. I've worked on them, but don't own any to go look at to see how high they will cut.

Originally Posted by sorner

As far as the whats it worth section, yes I have looked through it... and one thing you have to remember (at least it's the way I think), is there are older posts there, and all based on opinions for something that is never seen in person by people posting their opinions and answers there. A post from 3 or more years ago about something similar to something I'm looking at really has no relevance to me, because 3 years ago something could be worth more or less than now.

Well.... the section is just now 2 years old, so it's pretty new. Values haven't really changed. Just for the record.



Have you considered a Lo-Boy or F-Cub? A Lo-Boy with 3 pt and a mower deck is larger than a SGT. The deck will go higher for sure, and you can carry them while you mow. You can put a front blade on them for winter work too. They even made snowblowers for them. I have one I want to sell, but your a long way away.

[sorner]

I'm a little scared by the clutches in them. Every one I've seen for sale needs a clutch. There is one near me with 3 point and 60" deck for $1300. I've emailed with the seller and got some pictures of it, but he hasn't answered my clutch question.

[J-Mech]

What's so scary about a clutch?

Which clutch are you talking about? Engine or PTO?

[john hall]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Have you considered a Lo-Boy or F-Cub? A Lo-Boy with 3 pt and a mower deck is larger than a SGT. The deck will go higher for sure, and you can carry them while you mow. You can put a front blade on them for winter work too. They even made snowblowers for them. I have one I want to sell, but your a long way away.

Just tossing this out, a 60" Haban powered by 20hp Kohler or Onan in a Super will BLOW AWAY a Farmall Cub with a 60" Woods deck. We have all 3 and I put my 2072 head to head with the Cub last year.

The good thing about the Cub is the deck will lift a lot higher and like Jmech said, it will carry the deck, as opposed to the Cadets having to let those heavy Habans roll. I don't know what it is but Lo-Boys always seem to have more power mowing than a Cub.

I like the suggestion of getting a small tractor for the amount of acreage you have. Almost 30 years ago I ran a new Deere 670 with 60" deck. Fantastic machine with 3 pt hitch.

BTW, I'm a fan of Supers, thats why I have 3--we only mow with them. If available time gets too short of supply, then I would look into a ZTR for mowing grass

[sorner]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

What's so scary about a clutch?

Which clutch are you talking about? Engine or PTO?

The drivetrain clutch. I've read that they often need adjustment, they're very sensitive to correct adjustments, and they wear out fast because they're undersized for the tractor.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by john hall

Just tossing this out, a 60" Haban powered by 20hp Kohler or Onan in a Super will BLOW AWAY a Farmall Cub with a 60" Woods deck. We have all 3 and I put my 2072 head to head with the Cub last year.

Well, yeah. One is 13/15hp, the other is 20hp.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by sorner

The drivetrain clutch. I've read that they often need adjustment, they're very sensitive to correct adjustments, and they wear out fast because they're undersized for the tractor.

There's a lot of negative info on the clutches because people don't know where to get parts, and don't know how to install them. How fast they wear depends on the operator.

[sorner]

So for the most part, you're saying the clutch problem is largely between the seat and the steering wheel?

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by sorner

So for the most part, you're saying the clutch problem is largely between the seat and the steering wheel?

Yes.

Also, they have a trans brake that gets overlooked. They need to be adjusted and working. It is a very different clutch set up. But if it is used and adjusted properly, they aren't bad.

I do agree with John though. The Lo-Boys are grossly underpowered. But again, they aren't bad for what they are.


I have a 25 or so HP diesel motor I've given serious thoughts to putting in my LB. Just not really that interested in the tractor. It's just not big enough for my needs. Too small for some jobs, too big for others. I'd rather just sell it and get a bigger tractor.

[sorner]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Yes.

Also, they have a trans brake that gets overlooked. They need to be adjusted and working. It is a very different clutch set up. But if it is used and adjusted properly, they aren't bad.

I do agree with John though. The Lo-Boys are grossly underpowered. But again, they aren't bad for what they are.


I have a 25 or so HP diesel motor I've given serious thoughts to putting in my LB. Just not really that interested in the tractor. It's just not big enough for my needs. Too small for some jobs, too big for others. I'd rather just sell it and get a bigger tractor.

I agree totally with that last paragraph. I think a lo boy is too big for my needs, and not much benefit. It's not going to work for ground breaking duties. It would just be a mower, and maybe a snow mover. I think maybe for now the best thing for my needs is what I currently have. Letting a deck ride on the wheels probably wouldn't work here because some spots of the land aren't exactly smooth. My 1864 with the 48" deck can handle it as well, I can set the deck where I need it and go without riding on the wheels if I need to. One thing I've noticed about that deck is if I get into anything too high the output gets clogged up, I think because the support bar across the underside of the deck at the opening seems to catch longer clippings and cause a backup. My ford deck had one of those and did the same thing so I cut it off and now the grass flies out of it with no restrictions. I don't want to do that to the Cub 48" deck.

Thanks for the good advice...