1440 w a 321 deck - will it cut through field grass without bogging?

[live4soccer7]

I'm looking at getting one of these, but one of my main uses is to cut 1/3-1/2 acre of field grass a couple times a year. It isn't extremely thick luscious tall grass, but a little dryer and medium to thin density.

Will this setup work well for the task? I don't really want to go .5mph and make partial passes just to cut the field. I do it just to knock it down a couple times a year for fire and to keep it clean.

I can only go so fast anyways without beating myself up on the uneven field ground.

[ol'George]

I'd say its capable of doing that but it is not a brush hog so several trips across the field will be necessary as taller grass will just bend over as the deck pushes it down going over it.
You need a DR trimmer type of machine or a sickle bar, not a lawnmower deck
A brush hog type of mower would be ideal.
As far as fire suppression, any dry vegetation will burn, the only answer to that is bare ground.

[live4soccer7]

Originally Posted by ol'George

I'd say its capable of doing that but it is not a brush hog so several trips across the field will be necessary as taller grass will just bend over as the deck pushes it down going over it.
You need a DR trimmer type of machine or a sickle bar, not a lawnmower deck
A brush hog type of mower would be ideal.
As far as fire suppression, any dry vegetation will burn, the only answer to that is bare ground.

I've mowed it with a deck for years, it works just fine for the purpose.

Our entire area burned a couple years ago and let me tell you, there is an absolutely huge difference in the areas that were maintained this way and those that were just allowed to grow wild.

[ol'George]

Glad you knew the answer before I tried to help.
Just keep doing what you have been as it works for you.
I hope you don't have to experience a burn again, that is an awful way to loose everything.

[live4soccer7]

Originally Posted by ol'George

Glad you knew the answer before I tried to help.
Just keep doing what you have been as it works for you.
I hope you don't have to experience a burn again, that is an awful way to loose everything.

The question was more or less if the 1440 would have any issues power wise.

Yes, it was horrendous.

[Cannon51]

I have a 1641(2 more hp) that I used a 48 inch deck on. I never had any problem with it bogging. I had some places that I only mow every month or so with the deck up about 5 inches. If the grass gets a foot high the deck will push it over and not cut it well but that's not a power problem.
Cannon

[live4soccer7]

Originally Posted by Cannon51

I have a 1641(2 more hp) that I used a 48 inch deck on. I never had any problem with it bogging. I had some places that I only mow every month or so with the deck up about 5 inches. If the grass gets a foot high the deck will push it over and not cut it well but that's not a power problem.
Cannon

Thank you very much. I picked it up last night. It's not quite in the condition it was made out to be, so I'm hoping I can get it fixed up and working properly and not find any major issues with the hydro. The seller was definitely not so honest about it.

The engine seems fine. I'm sure you'll find me on here asking some questions

I think it'll be just find power wise for what I need.

650 hours or so.