Export thread

I have 2 exmarks, one is a 27hp 60" and the other is a 23 hp 50" (i think) Just wondering if any of you have ever hooked two of them together to make a really wide cut? I'm wondering about how to disengage the pulling tires on the smaller mower? also what type of hitch hook up would be best? thanks!

You would be better off with a tow behind buddy mower. What you are describing has given me a head ache. :confused2:

What I did was buy a few used commercial walk behinds, gear driven with blown transmissions..they are cheap and durable.Build a hitch to offset tow it on the left side behind you..adjust your cut heights ...
They tow easy and last forever. .I've found 5 gallons of fuel will last about 8-10 hrs cutting 48" with Kohler CV15. ..I can dig up pics if you want.Dont even try towing something hydro

Raw Dodge said:

What I did was buy a few used commercial walk behinds, gear driven with blown transmissions..they are cheap and durable.Build a hitch to offset tow it on the left side behind you..adjust your cut heights ...
They tow easy and last forever. .I've found 5 gallons of fuel will last about 8-10 hrs cutting 48" with Kohler CV15. ..I can dig up pics if you want.Dont even try towing something hydro

Click to expand...

Pix.. or I don't believe you.

Raw Dodge said:

What I did was buy a few used commercial walk behinds, gear driven with blown transmissions..they are cheap and durable.Build a hitch to offset tow it on the left side behind you..adjust your cut heights ...
They tow easy and last forever. .I've found 5 gallons of fuel will last about 8-10 hrs cutting 48" with Kohler CV15. ..I can dig up pics if you want.Dont even try towing something hydro

Click to expand...

The words "blown transmissions" "durable" "last forever" sounds funny to me. Thats just me......

Yeah, I wan't 2 see pic's too. Are you saying that the mower your towing is free wheeling or in neutral in other words?:confused2:

I believe you.

tct said:

Yeah, I wan't 2 see pic's too. Are you saying that the mower your towing is free wheeling or in neutral in other words?:confused2:

Click to expand...

Just take the belts off and it is free wheeling

gfp55 said:

The words "blown transmissions" "durable" "last forever" sounds funny to me. Thats just me......

Click to expand...

Yeah your not supposed to use sulkys with gear drive walk behinds. ..both these machines came with a sulky. .they are durable , but stupidity can break anything.

Raw Dodge said:

Yeah your not supposed to use sulkys with gear drive walk behinds. ..both these machines came with a sulky. .they are durable , but stupidity can break anything.

Click to expand...

I hear you. Theres a lot of stupid in the world. I've had my fair share, but old age is helps keep it at bay. If they could only find a cure....

Raw Dodge said:

Yeah your not supposed to use sulkys with gear drive walk behinds. ..both these machines came with a sulky. .they are durable , but stupidity can break anything.

Click to expand...

I have been using a sulky with my 1998 snapper pro 48 inch.
The peerless gear box is tough.
The only part that breaks on them cost $20 and takes 30 mins to fix.
Took 12 years for mine to break the shift fingers. All the gears still look new.

Here's my 2 walk behinds. The Bobcat has a blown gearbox. .got it cheap..the Howard Price has a good gearbox. I used these mowers 7 years commercial 20 hrs a week, after they were used about 6 yrs commercially daily...the only thing that's broken has been the starter *** on the Howard prices Kawi
, and the coil on the Bobcats 15 command.

Crazy...

blkcloud said:

I have 2 exmarks, one is a 27hp 60" and the other is a 23 hp 50" (i think) Just wondering if any of you have ever hooked two of them together to make a really wide cut? I'm wondering about how to disengage the pulling tires on the smaller mower? also what type of hitch hook up would be best? thanks!

Click to expand...

Just what would you be doing? Pulling the second mower? Just how would you make any sharp turns? It sounds like a great idea for long straight cuts. Maybe put the mowers side by side and bolt the two center axles together and just steer the outer axles. I have learned years ago that anything is possible with enough money, time, and skills with cars and motorcycles so why not mowers. Would sure like to see some pictures if you come up with something because I like your idea.