Rotary cutter for 2022 L3560HST

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Hello, Just bought a used 2022 L3560HST with R4 tires and a LA805 loader. Going to mow 5-15 acres 1 to 2 times per year. Overall tire width 72".

Would the RCR1272 mower be adequate for light mowing up to perhaps 3' tall native grasses? I need a 72" wide mower to cover the R4 tire width. Thank you
 

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Also saw a TIMIC rotary cutter, 6'. If anyone using one, please let me know thoughts on it too.
 

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Look at a flail mower, they work better on tall grass.
I think they are all around a better style mower too.
 

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Hello, Just bought a used 2022 L3560HST with R4 tires and a LA805 loader. Going to mow 5-15 acres 1 to 2 times per year. Overall tire width 72".

Would the RCR1272 mower be adequate for light mowing up to perhaps 3' tall native grasses? I need a 72" wide mower to cover the R4 tire width. Thank you
3’ tall is not light mowing. IMO it’s hay.

In my mind it’s going to depend a lot on density and moisture of the grasses you are referring too…but also a lot on how fast you want to drive while cutting, how tall you want cut, and how clean of a cut you want (if looking for a clean cut, I’d be surprised if you could do that in one pass at 3’ tall in M speed range…I am not familiar with your machine but my Mx would not leave a real clean cut on 3’ tall wet grass on a first pass using a an RCF2784 in medium speed range.

Personally I’d want to cover the tracks…even if that means going slower or cutting more frequently…but that’s me.

To your question…see below…this is a bit dated, so I’d also check LP website. Beyond the spec in the pic, I think your expectations will determine whether you will be satisfied or not.

that much acreage/grass I’d consider someone paying you(cash rent) to cut/bail and take bales vs cutting it yourself with a rotary cutter…I know you did not ask that but 15 acres is a few bales and I d rather get a couple bucks vs buy/burn fuel fuel and buy cutter and let the shrapnel clump up. Just my thought. 🥃
 

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30338

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I could see baling some of it down the road. Previous owners would cut 3' tall cedar and leave them in the field. Also some bigger ones that left sizeable stumps. Its been too dry to burn the last 3 years and I've been mowing portions well with a little B7500 and a 4' landpride. So I kind of think the 6' width is what I need to cover tracks and the specs seem to support it working with the L3560. I work there for mental therapy so mowing in low even is not a huge deal to me.

I'll probably go with the Land Pride, perhaps that TIMIC mower, or perhaps another brand but looking for one 6' wide. Those flail mowers look nice but not sure how they would do on mole hills, yuccas and perhaps some larger branches.

If I can get field cleaned up in 1-2 years, may try to have neighor bale it. Thanks for the opinions. I am learning my way in and appreciate them.
 

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Id get the 1872 with slip clutch. The 6' will be all that tractor wants when hot.
 
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