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I was wondering if anyone knew the appropriate ground speed for finish mowing. I know this will vary greatly on the condition of the ground and the height/thickness of the grass.

I have two gears in which I can mow with my tractor. One is 2.75 mph and the next higher gear is 5.56 mph. Seems like too much of a gap to me (see my post under Massey Ferguson). Think I need to be in the 4 mph area.

Any comments would be appreciated.

finish mowing ground speed
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by Rob Weis

I bought a MF 1440v with loader last fall and really like the unit. Purchased a bush hog rear discharge 72" finish mower last week and I have been trying it out a little (it is dry here) but I can't get the correct ground speed for mowing with this tractor. I have the 8x8 shuttle transmission and if I run in low range 4th gear it is traveling at 2.75 mph according to the chart in the book. If I run in high range 1st gear it is traveling at 5.56 mph. This is a difference of 2.8 mph between the two gears. The lower gear seems like you are just creeping along, and the higher gear shakes me and the mower really bad. I talked with the dealer today, and he agreed that there shouldn't be such a gap between gears, and he is talking to MF about it to see if anything can be done. Has anyone else noticed this problem?

MF 1440v
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Rob Weis