Another reel mower joins the group.
09 May 2015 12:11 - 09 May 2015 12:14 #1
by Geno
Another reel mower joins the group. was created by Geno
Wasn't sure where to put this so here it is. It's hard to grasp just how big this thing is without seeing it in person. I have several panels off of it now to clean it up next week, but we have them all.
Picked this one up in Indiana from the same guy that we got the forklift from. It's a 96" 30HP diesel and cuts 6.7 acres/h @ 5.5 mph. Unit top speed is 10 mph. I can't see how anything can cut almost 7 acres at half it's ground speed. That would mean you can cut 2 acres in 15 minutes...
It runs great, but the reels wouldn't spin when we got it. The reels are already fixed (electrical problem) and had to put a hydraulic line on it this morning, one had a little leak and I pushed on it to see if it was loose and it broke right off. Need to get the pressure washer queen on it and service it so we can try it out.
More pics to follow.
Picked this one up in Indiana from the same guy that we got the forklift from. It's a 96" 30HP diesel and cuts 6.7 acres/h @ 5.5 mph. Unit top speed is 10 mph. I can't see how anything can cut almost 7 acres at half it's ground speed. That would mean you can cut 2 acres in 15 minutes...
It runs great, but the reels wouldn't spin when we got it. The reels are already fixed (electrical problem) and had to put a hydraulic line on it this morning, one had a little leak and I pushed on it to see if it was loose and it broke right off. Need to get the pressure washer queen on it and service it so we can try it out.
More pics to follow.
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09 May 2015 12:21 #2
by nappypappy
1985 416-8
520-H
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
I can't see the forest for the trees.
Replied by nappypappy on topic Another reel mower joins the group.
It is big you right...you could go in the lawn care business with that.....now I know you need a bigger garage......could use a cab or roof on it...but its nice. 
1985 416-8
520-H
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
I can't see the forest for the trees.
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09 May 2015 12:25 #3
by M Bailey
Major
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Replied by M Bailey on topic Another reel mower joins the group.
What a brute that thing is, no wonder it has a 30 hp diesel! I can't even imagine mowing at 10 mph, 2 is about my limit. Great score Geno very 
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09 May 2015 12:39 #4
by nappypappy
1985 416-8
520-H
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
I can't see the forest for the trees.
Replied by nappypappy on topic Another reel mower joins the group.
yeah I hope you get some video of that running and mowing..
1985 416-8
520-H
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
I can't see the forest for the trees.
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09 May 2015 12:53 #5
by Geno
Replied by Geno on topic Another reel mower joins the group.
Thanks Major. We'll get some vids of it Nappy as soon as it's done.
Was getting ready to mow and thought I would compare. The 520 with the 60" deck looks tiny now.
Was getting ready to mow and thought I would compare. The 520 with the 60" deck looks tiny now.
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09 May 2015 15:20 #6
by GT 14
Replied by GT 14 on topic Another reel mower joins the group.
Looks like the 
may have a new ride, add some cup holders and an umbrella
may have a new ride, add some cup holders and an umbrella
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