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- Spring has sprung! Black flies. Bug spray. And the first mow with the kubota B2601 compact tractor and my Landpride FDR1660 finish mower, here at the cottage. Testing the lower mower deck height to see if I scalp any rocks. Cheers!
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Hi GP love that rear discharge mower, we have the same unit in the 72” model... it doesn’t leave that line of cut grass as the side discharge unit does... God Bless...Chief..{NYS/ADK}
Hey good evening Chief. Yes, I like it very much and you bet - no wind rows at all. Shoots it out across the lawn well. Have a good weekend and all the best!
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I was just watching the two videos from last year regarding the rear finish mower. Glad to see another one....Thanks....
Nothing beats the cut of a rear discharge mower. I wish Kubota would make a mid mount rear discharge option. With 60 inches of cuttings all going one direction it can get hard to avoid clumping.
Best of luck with the flies!!
Keep on tractoring
Good morning Jon. Yes, that rear discharge does a great job of spreading the clippings. Those black flies are something! Cheers!
Yup. You have a good supply of black flies. Good that they don’t last all summer. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.
You too K!
Boy GP, that green covering everything sure looks better to me than all that white we've been used to seeing. Love that lake too...I like it as water rather than ice (-: LOL. I really like the Land Pride linkages and the way it appears to so easily follow the ground contour. Looking good sir and hopefully the grass won't be as tall as the snow was deep !!! But if it is I know you'll take care of it.... Thank you sir for another neat and tidy video. ( Doing the evening coffee routine tonight......) Congrats on the 10G milestone GP !!
Thanks T! Happened a little earlier than I forecast to be honest, but pretty excited, and humbled. Thanks again. Enjoy the evening coffee and talk again soon!
GP is always fun to watch you
Thanks Clifford! Have a wonderful weekend!
Like that land pride rear discharge mower . 👍 black flys are bad even way south of you . Rocks !!! 😖😖😖
Hi GP :-)....and the final score is GP & mesh = 1; Black Flies= 0....lol. Another great video. The part I enjoyed the most was the front of your garage where you hooked the mower to your tractor. It reminded me when you had the big rock and tree stump dead center in which you had to drive around every time you entered/exited your garage. Proud of you for removing them, and I’m sure you feel a great deal of satisfaction whenever you think of it :-). Keep up the good work. Love your videos. Paul from NB.
LOL. Thanks very much and good morning Paul! Yes, I sometimes think about that old stump and rock when I walk back there. Boy, that was a chore for sure. LOL. But yes - very happy they are gone now. Hope you have a great weekend and thanks again! Soon it will be time to pull that netted jacket out again!
GP Outdoors I hear you. Gotta love those pesky bugs each spring...lol. Still lots of snow here, but the days are brighter and longer. It won’t be long. You and your family stay safe re Corona.
Here in Nova Scotia the black flies need to deice there wings .Its been very wet and cold here GREAT VIDEO
Based in no small part on your channel, I have just recently ordered a B2601 and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. I really appreciate how thoroughly you test and explain your implement choices. I ordered this mower deck with the tractor, along with the FEL, BH and 58" tiller. It was time to upgrade from the '86 Deere 850. Hopefully I can find a new home for that old tractor to make way for the new. Thanks for another great video!
Congratulations Aaron! New tractor - you must be really excited. I am happy the videos helped a little. Sounds like you are ready to get some solid work done over the summer now. Let me know how it goes from time to time. Cheers and all the best!
Hey GP, liked the mower and the job it did. Them flies are bad for sure. The netting is helpful too. I know you’re going to be happy to see them gone for a while when it happens. Thanks for sharing with us.
Oh you know it ODD! A few more weeks and then pretty soon things will settle down. Thanks and enjoy the weekend!
Congratulations looks like 10001 keep up the good work.
Thanks Gary! Cheers!
Nice work Gord! That finish mower does a fine job. Yikes, those swarming flies are like something from an Alfred Hitchcock movie! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yeah DIY! They're out in the masses now. Cheers!
Lovely work GP , nothing like a nice lawn. It's the most rewarding way of keeping a property looking well , time well spent .
I'm considering a finishing mower for forest paths , already cut with a flail but a little concerned about making contact with soil as it's little lumpy in places . I plan cutting at maximum height and hope to get away with it.
Anyway nice set up you have .
Slainte.
Good evening GP ! That's a great rear grass cutter that you have !!! Cheers !!!
Thanks Dave! Have a great weekend!
Nice work!
You have a nice big lawn!
The mower seems very easy to controlled even if there is nothing in the front of your tractor
Have a nice weekend!
Morning P. Yes and much better if I remove the FEL. A few subs suggested it so I gave it a try and it is definitely easier not having to watch the front end swinging around. Have a good one!
How's she goin'? Ya gotta love black fly season!!! If you don't think a bug jacket is fashionable, then you better stay in town!!! I really like your mower GP. I like the way it has wheels on each corner and the 3 point hook up allows the deck to float. Great set up and will do a much better job on your lawn as you've shown!!! Take care!!!
Good morning Grampie. So far so good. Maybe I can start a new fashion trend. LOL. Have a great weekend!
Black flies suck. Literally! Luckily we don't see to many of those in East Central MN, but closer to the Canadian border watch out! It kind of makes you appreciate winter all the more. That is one swell mower, great video, thanks for sharing!
And thanks for watching Michael! Cheers!
Impressive unit Gord & a job well done... The finish mower puts my JD MX-50 brush hog to shame! Keep them blades sharp!!
Bill... :~)
Good morning BOTH! I like it a lot more than the belly mower I had been using previously. Will do! Thanks and enjoy the weekend!
I like that you can mow under trees by backing up with that mower. I have the belly mower and I can’t do that. Looks nice and clean mowed!
Good day Mike. Yes, I like that too. One of the reasons I choose it. Thanks! And have a good weekend!
Pretty cool GP!
Cheers Tom!
That finishing mower seems to work great GP.......love the bug suit......lol......better than getting bit .......have a great weekend when you get there........ :)
You to Don. Love the suit - gets a little hot but better than the alternative. Take care my friend!
Great video as always! These black flies are horrible this year. Don't let the mosquitoes carry you off either!
Now that would make for a good video. :)) They will be out soon too. Have a great weekend Defend!
5 to go !!!!!
Wow, those black flies are CRAZY! I was getting itchy just watching, LOL! I purchased the mid mount mower for my B2301...I'll see how it goes. My previous tractor had the MMM as well, and it's just what I've gotten used to using. Just catching up on your videos...really enjoying them GP, thanks!
Good morning Thomas. LOL. They sure are! I am sure the mower will work great - they each have advantages depending on the type of property, I think. Thanks for watching and all the best Thomas!
Wisconsin we are dealing with the ticks and now the mosquito are starting to eat. Keeping the grass low helps to reduce both. Have a great day.
GP man ho man you have allot of bugs LOL Love the finish mower
LOL. Cheers Teddy!
Of course this Southerner was only thinking at first, "dang 'em Skeeters are bad up there"; black flies never crossed my mind til you said it...lol.. Hey man, do your thing to fight them off, I'd wear a cardboard box over my body and a paper bag on my head if I knew it worked.😀😆👍
Good day BB! LOL. You have to, cause they get really bad right about now for the next several weeks - Thanks ! Have a good one!
Man, you have a rocky place.
I've used a rear finish mower on my tractor since 2006. I really like it. A couple of times I looked back and noticed I had dropped a wheel off the mower. Also the heighth adjustment bushings had fell off too. Luckly I was able to find them in the grass by back tracking. What caused the wheel to drop off of mower was when I backed into a bush (roses), I guess the thorns were catching on the bale of the lynch pins and pulling them out and when I raised the mower the wheel would fall out. I had to replace the lynch pins with a bolt and nut to stop this from happening. Have a good day.
When I had a rear finish mower the lynch pins would flick open if I reversed under low hanging branches. I ended up safety wiring them shut.
Good evening Jerry. Yes, great idea. It's on my to do list, as a few other folks said the same thing happened to them. Thanks for the reminder! Have a good one!
Good rule of thumb for wearing that bug suit is don't sneeze.
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LOL !! That was a classic! Ohhhh Paul!
I've gotten to use my brush hog once this year but looking forward to trying out my new (used) finish mower this weekend. Enjoy the tractor therapy!
Hey good luck Sean. Hope it works out great for you. Cheers!
I don’t miss the black flies at all!!
That mower cuts real nice. I clamped my bucket forks on today to clean up all the tree limbs I cut and boy does it hold a lot of them! Cheers!
Good day Brian. Good to hear they are working well for you. This time of year is always a little overwhelming for me as I look at everyday and see all the things I need or want to get one before the snow flies. LOL. Never seems to be enough time to get to it all. Have a great week!
Check out Purple Martin bird houses, Bat boxes too. My wife and I are going up this weekend just to put water in and yup cut grass, helps clear out the bugs. We also get Kawartha pest control to spray around the cottage plus perimeter to control carpenter ants, and other crawling insects. Love the videos.
Thanks MB2! I have never looked into them but will check them out soon. Have a great weekend up there!
Rule of thumb for cold season grasses. Mow tall in the late spring and summer. Short in the late fall for reseeding and winter weather.
Thanks Rick! Makes sense. Have a good weekend!
GP, around the 6 minute mark in the video I thought I was watching the Indy 500 :). I wish I could cut my grass when my tractor, but the L3901 with AG tires does a job on the yard. Another good video. I'm not sure I could take those flies you have up there.
LOL MD! I kind of sped up that part a bit fast. They are pretty nasty now but will die out or get eaten over the next several weeks. Fingers crossed. :)) Cheers!
Love to have a finish mower, but my property is too rough and rocky. Nice place you have there!
Thanks David! I can see that would cause a challenge for sure. I enjoy being up here a lot (except of course, in black fly season..:)) Have a great weekend!
Congrats on 10k
You should buy yourself a quick hitch for your 3pt. Got one for my b2650 at runnings for under $200. Works great.
Good morning Dan. Thanks - great price! Thinking about it now and then. Cheers!
Uneven ground is always a challenge. Since you only contacted one rock, you may want to try adding soil around that rock to ensure your don't contact it in the future. It is quite quick and easy to make soil from compost. If you have a means of collecting your grass clippings you can make a surprising amount of soil in a summer.
Michael from Alberta
Hey good evening Michael. Thanks. Never thought about the compost or grass idea. I spread white a bit of soil last summer around some rocks that i didn't remove, but will keep it in mind as I still have a little. And some of those rocks are just not moving too easily. Have a great weekend!
Congratulations on your 10000 subscribers. I am right on your shirt tails. I just reached a staggering 9 subscribers the other day. Lol.
Good morning and thanks Dean! LOL. You are on your way! :)) Thanks again!
G P I think that a finish mower does a better job's than a bell mower witch we have but I am to
frugal we have a acre of lawn use zerro turn also have bell on my BX
God Bless
Keep the videos coming
PaK
Good evening Peter. Looks like you have it covered well! Cheers and thanks!
Cheers on 10000 + subscribers
Thanks Toni-Lynn!! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors after watching your episodes you inspired us to buy a kabota tractor. We ended us getting the B2650. Last year we purchased 75 acres of land in the far North of Ontario. We cant wait to go visit your buddies at Farmer Equipment Sales for some implements. Thanks for all tje advice and keep up the good work with your channel. Cheers and 👍
That's great Toni-Lynn and congratulations on the property purchase. I love being out here and wish I had more land. I hope you both find a lot of happiness and good times there. The 2650 is a great machine I think. Lots of clearance, a little more weight to it and more capacity. I am sure it will help you out a lot as you work your land. If you do ever decide to purchase from Farmer's, don't forget to mention you are a GP Outdoors subscriber. They have been kind enough to provide discounts for us. Please let me know how it is going from time to time. Cheers!
That time of year again GP. Mowing grass aint too bad but insects and pollen really gets me. As far as i know I'm not allergic to any bees but they are fearsome buggers. Only solution i know is sweet talking the wife into a cab with A/C. Huh huh I already know the answer to that.
LOL Dean! Yup, but I like your thinking. I made a rookie mistake of opening the windows the other day to get some air into the place. Later that evening I realized there was a layer of yellow dust everywhere. Guess I have a lot of vacuuming and dusting to do. Cheers my friend!
Those pesky flies are really bad this year in Ohio. It’s hard to even mow being surrounded by them. I do like the setup your wearing, anything to keep them from biting!
You bet Jon. Whatever works is ok by me. Thanks and all the best!
I do not miss the mass attack from them Black Flies...only get a few out here by comparison.
Mow your grass at 4"....all season. Makes for a real nice carpet of grass
I'd like to see that mower perform on some 1-2foot tall grasses...just cause.
Good morning B! Your wish is my command. I know just the spot for it. Will take a few weeks though. Cheers and thanks!
Those bugs would drive me insane.
They can drive you away too!
Hey GP - I'm sure you know what's best for your situation, but I'd lengthen that top link a tad. I liked having the hinged portion hang vertical while on level ground.
Good day SP. Appreciate it very much. I have tried it in different positions but will keep moving it as I have noticed that the more closer to vertical I make it, it swings and seems to move easier. Will let it out a little more next time. Practice makes perfect. Cheers and thanks!
Congratulation GP! 10k! By the views you got on this video, I guess we are all looking forward to a nice summer! I'll have to look for a bug jacket like yours! Thanks!
Thanks so much Joe! You were right! Thanks so much for all the support since the beginning. Much appreciated. All the best and talk soon!
Since you have use the blade Braille method of finding rocks. I was wondering how often you have had to sharpen and balance the cutting blades. These mowers are so powerful and operating at such a high RPM that in my experience it doesn’t take much of s hit to damage a blade and get them out of balance. This causes excessive vibration and causes damaging stress on the spindle bearings and the gear box. Even on a rotary cutter (brush-hog) Land pride want those 10 pound blades within 1.5 ounces of each other. I am finding that it takes a lot of heavy duty and expensive tools to maintain these mowers. Just wondering how you were handling it. Great video.
Good morning Jan. thanks - some good questions. I have only hit a rock twice with this mower. I replaced a garden tractor that had a belly mower with this FDR unit. I knew once I got this new mower, that I wanted to clear the rocks from the lawn which was a priority last summer so I didn't damage it ( since I hit so many with the old mower). So I kept the height high on it when in use, and cleared rocks throughout the summer. The blades are in good shape - there is only one small dent in one of them ( from one of the hits). I am not getting any vibration yet but I will be mindful of it and your good info above. I have not needed to do anything but grease it so far. Hoping not to cause bad damage to it as I go forward but I will see. 99% sure I have all the rocks out needed ( except for the one I found). Thanks for the info above. Its helpful to know. Cheers!
Try spraying your hat and clothes with Permethrin. Seems to help keep the biting insects off me.
Hey buddy, have you hooked up the mower to your quick hitch, that’s where you need the link you showed in your quick hitch video ?
Morning Whiskies! No, I haven't and probably not going to, I think. The mower is so quick and simple to hook up that I doubt I will. I have to go back to hook up the PTO anyway so not sure I will try it. Cheers!
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Gonna have to get the bug screen now too....
It helps a lot. Really glad Guy picked me up one. Cheers Erick!
Hey GP, it’s amazing how much effort you put into making these videos.. but how much time do you actually lose moving cameras etc.?
Hey good morning Theo. Thanks - it does take a bit of work. I lose a lot of time, and a few extra bug bites. LOL. Hard to say how much but it probably at least doubles the time it would normally take to do what I do on a given video, which is why I don't always video everything I do. Sometimes I just want to get the chores done. :)) But I am happy a lot of folks enjoy them. Have a great weekend!
You bet we enjoy it!
I was wondering when it comes to cutting grass do you just take care of the grass around the cabin only? I wasn't sure if there was any other areas or not since you have a lot of land there
Good morning James. I only have the grass you see around the cabin. If I had a lot of grass to cut that was underbrush or rougher areas, then i would have most likely purchased a Flail mower. Have a good weekend!
I have a b 2301. I also have a Ton of grass. Do you think a my tractor will be enough power for the 72” land pride?
Okay dumb question but I really take pride in my lawn. Would this type of mower leave stripes like a zero turn or push mower does?
Good evening Joshua! Its a great question. No , unfortunately it doesn't. I wish it did. As you can see I have a few years of hard work ahead of me to get that lawn in good shape. A labour of love for sure. I had a flail mower for a while (videos are on the channel) and it was great - did a great job of striping the lawn. It would make it look like a golf course. Thanks for the comment and question. Have a good week!
GP, hello. Don't know if you monitor these previous videos or not. My faithful John Deere Z turn 757 is int dire need of an engine overhaul. No complaints from me as the mower has been beaten up by the hire help (my granddaughter etc), and has kept the yard mowed. I am thinking of replacing the mower with a new Kubota Z turn, diesel as we store diesel fuel here on the property. We have a BX with a mid deck mower and we have the B2650 (Cab). so my options are to think of overhauling the ending in the spring, and get a rear finish mower for the 2650. Any thoughts?
Good day JH! LOL! I'm sure she loves helping you out. :)) Just my thoughts: for me, I don't have a lot of grass to mow - only about an acre ( although you see me sometimes mowing Guy's fields). I had a belly mower previously and find the rear finish much better in cut and finish, for me here. However mowing with the tractor is slow. If I had several acres or more to mow, I would be looking at a zero turn for sure. I have not operated a Kubota model but I am sure you will find the several videos on my channel page, I did with the FERRIS zero turn I had loaned to me last summer. It's not diesel but boy, I can't imagine a more comfortable machine to ride or a better, cleaner cut. I wish I could help a little more but wish you the best! Let me know what you finally decide, if you have time. Take care JH!
Man I'm glad we don't have black flies here in Ohio. We have deer flies that bite but they don't have the numbers as the black flies. Looks like you have some good protection for your head and arms. How long are they around? Have a great week Cheers
Good evening Roy! They will drop in numbers over the coming 4 or 5 weeks and then deer flies etc, but usually by about mid July, everything is settled down. You get used to it but of course, I could do without it. Have a great weekend!
Gord. You miss the quiet hydrauluc whine of the 2601 yet?
LOL! Happy New Years Rand!
@@GPOutdoors Happy New Year Gord
Hi GP I think you need some bugs zapper for your place or fly traps.
I think so too. LOL. Cheers Richard!
Can the B2601 handle the trencher attachment?
The rear finish mower looks like it works great. Do you ever have a situation or moment where you have wished you had a MMM? We have a similar size yard but a few more obstacles... So I am always in a constant debate over the manveurablity of a MMM vs being able to back a rear finish mower into tight spaces...
Good morning and thanks for the question Chad. I had a garden tractor with MMM before I bought the Kubota and sold it so I could get a mower for the tractor (one less machine to maintain). Personally I prefer the rear mower as the MMM can't get into those tight places or get in under the trees very well. The challenge, or negative thing about it, is that as you drive , the mower deck swings out behind you wide as you turn as opposed to the MMM which follows under you as you drive, so you have to keep an eye on it (not a terrible thing by any means, but something to consider). I also found that the MMM never cut as nice as this one does and the clippings out the side discharge would often come out in clumps or rows whereas this rear discharge doesn't create any wind rows. I never see clippings or clumps. Hope that helps! Cheers!
Excellent food for thought! The rear swing is my major concern regarding one. I have used enough 3 pt implements over the years to look out for it but it will be a new experience for my wife. That being said I be am happy to hear about the cut quality! I had heard mixed opinions on cut quality. Do you ever see more or less skipping when moving over rough areas? I assume the mower must hold the ground pretty well despite the ground moving the tractor around. My lawn is a bit uneven but you have it beat!
I've never used a finish mower. Is it normal for it to move side-to-side that much? I don't like that much movement on my brush mower.
Good morning 4x4! Yes generally. I have the stabilizers locked into a set position so I imagine it has some give as the lower control arms slide on the pins. Have a good one!
i am looking at getting a mower for the kubota, as the prices of riding lawmowers are about the same now lol.. Is yours still doing good? any issues, like having to replace stuff on it? just getting some research out of the way, being in texas we will start mowing next month lol
Hey good day. so far all great. not any troubles - I have only sharpened the blades once. When I did my spring maintenance the gear box oil level was full - no leaks or anything and no problems to date. If you have a mixed property, perhaps also look into the flail mowers. Best of luck!
@@GPOutdoors thank you very much, so far seems like the FDR1660 is the peoples choice lol, i have a brush hog for the fields this will be for right of way on the road in front of the house and yard work :)
We have a rear discharge 84" finish mower that we use with an L3940 and we have also had alot of rocks to get rid of in the area we try to keep groomed. 3pt finish mower is alot easier than the mid mount mowers to hook up for sure....We also have an M5-091 and an RC 2512 batwing for cutting fields. Still seem to have some rocks to get rid of every spring.
Good morning Doug. So true. In the driveway too. Every spring. LOL. Keeps us busy,:)) You must have a lot of acreage to keep groomed. I enjoy looking out at it after it is just cut. Have a great week!
Happy cutting when you don't hit anything. Later
You bet Mech. I almost got them all. one more! LOL Cheers!
Works well but other than already owning the tractor and not wanting to spend as much money a zero turn mower would be much better.
Good morning Dan. I would love a zero turn mower. They are pretty awesome machines. I had a garden tractor with a belly mower but sold it after I got the tractor in order to buy this mower. That way I have only one piece of equipment to maintain. Thanks for watching and for the comments!
GP Outdoors exactly, if you’ve already got the tractor it makes sense. You won’t go wrong when the B2601, excellent machines.
Cheers Dan!
58 More! It'll be here in no time.
LOL. Thanks Darren. It is building up - almost there!! Cheers and thanks!
@@GPOutdoors 10K!!!!
Wahooo!! Cheers Darren!
@@GPOutdoors Well deserved, congrats! I actually went and priced out tractors today, both Kubota and Kioti. I love watching your videos, they're preparing me for August when I plan on making the leap. Can't wait. Thanks, Gord!
are black flies and deer flies the same
Good morning Henry! Great question - no - they are different - the deer fly bites are a little more painful. Up here black flies come first and then as their numbers start to die out, deer flies population start to grow. Have a good one!
Why did you remove the Front End Loader ?
Morning Neil. Just makes it easier when mowing around obstacles or the cabin. I don't have to keep an eye on the loader swinging out front. Take care!
@@GPOutdoors Ok, Thank you for this video. I enjoy your Kubota videos.
Whats the cost of the tow mower thingy
Good day TFF! Around a couple thousand If I remember correctly. Have a great weekend!
-25C in the winter, then mosquitoes and black flies. Why do we live here?
LOL. Good question. Cheers!
Greg9504, Yea, I ask myself that question every summer here in Texas. The HEAT, rain, tornadoes, 5 different venomous snakes, 2 venomous species of spider, scorpions that hurt like hell when they sting you. Because we couldn't live anywhere else. :-)
GP let your mower at 3 inches .
Thanks Leo. That would be perfect I think. I was surprised I hit that one rock though. I thought I got them all but will give it another shot soon. Cheers!
There is always one guy who unlikes the videos🧐
So true Gavin. Thanks for your support and all the best!
Another time waster thinking he is a star.
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