Mower bogs down too much

[Davenj4f]

I surely will. Thanks for the reply.,

Still waiting on mower from dealer, will update when I get results. Should be this week. Meanwhile, have a question. Am considering getting the diesel model (2600?), and wonder how anyone who has one would rate it to the gas models ? Interested in does it have more power, etc...

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Still waiting on mower from dealer, will update when I get results. Should be this week. Meanwhile, have a question. Am considering getting the diesel model (2600?), and wonder how anyone who has one would rate it to the gas models ? Interested in does it have more power, etc...

Do you plan on running the mower for lots of acreage and hours? Why would you want a diesel? Costs for purchase and to maintain will be more with diesel.

 

[Davenj4f]

Do you plan on running the mower for lots of acreage and hours? Why would you want a diesel? Costs for purchase and to maintain will be more with diesel.

At times, that's why I'm doing homework. Understand about costs. Just looking for facts to support decision. There are days when I cut some fields and orchards for 4-6 hours at a time. I have literally worn this mower out. Already replaced the deck.

 

[StarTech]

My experience with diesels is that they are very reliable engine wise. I use a JD 650 mini tractor for over 20 yrs without cutting 11 acres every couple weeks during the growing season.

 

[Davenj4f]

My experience with diesels is that they are very reliable engine wise. I use a JD 650 mini tractor for over 20 yrs without cutting 11 acres every couple weeks during the growing season.

Thanks for the input. That's inline with what I hear. I guess I was looking for someone with a good reason not to go that route.

 

[ILENGINE]

1-2 cylinder air cooled engine will have a life expectancy of 1000-2000 hours. Water cooled 2 cylinder gas like some Kawasaki can be in the 2-3K hours. Multicylinder engines like a 3 cylinder Kubota gas can go 3-5K hours. And diesels can be in the 4-10K hour range.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

1-2 cylinder air cooled engine will have a life expectancy of 1000-2000 hours. Water cooled 2 cylinder gas like some Kawasaki can be in the 2-3K hours. Multicylinder engines like a 3 cylinder Kubota gas can go 3-5K hours. And diesels can be in the 4-10K hour range.

Yep, if you are going to mow for hours on end, a diesel may be the way to go. I have only mowed with one diesel zero turn, and it was an Onan on a Dixie Chopper. You may also consider a 72” deck over a 60”.

 

[Douglas Lee]

Interesting!!!
Doug Lee

 

[Davenj4f]

Yep, if you are going to mow for hours on end, a diesel may be the way to go. I have only mowed with one diesel zero turn, and it was an Onan on a Dixie Chopper. You may also consider a 72” deck over a 60”.

I kinda figured everything I've read. Just wanted to see if there were facts I hadn't thought of. Thanks for all the info. BTW, have 1500+ hours on mower.