My 6000 Pound Lawnmower - Giving the 2038R MMM a 2nd Chance

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John Deere 2038R mid mount mower. How to connect the mid mount mower on a John Deere tractor
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@gwolf7716 Год назад

I’ve yet to use my MMM on my 2017 2038R but I’ve had the actuator fixed twice once under warranty before even attaching the mower then they tried to fix it again during a service call trying to charge $200. That was an uncomfortable conversation removing that charge after the two year warranty ended. I’ve got a reason to try it out today so wish me luck. I am enjoying the Woodmaxx flail (hammer type) mower with hydraulic shift feature.

@genewilliams7497 2 года назад

You really need to look at entering your tractor in the Indy 500 this year!! Your lap times around the field were impressive!!! 😂😂. I’ve had a 60” wide case mower on a DX33 tractor before and it was a mowing machine too! I never should have sold it either. I would cut the open wide open ground with it and fall back on the regular mower to cut the edges, under trees and tight spots with that. Don’t ever sell the belt deck!! Having a back up is price less. 👍

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience I thought about selling that deck but you can’t get a lot for them so better to keep it as a back up

@marvindiamonjr.9631 2 года назад

I had a mower deck with my 1025, and the only thing I ever used it for was cutting brush and weeds. I just set it at its highest point and dove in. It worked great for that. I enjoy mowing my lawn with a walk behind mower, so I never used my tractor for that. Besides, I have a lot of trees and obstructions in my yard and would have had to use the push mower for most of that anyway. Well, I got a new 3046 and didn't get the mower deck with it. I'll spend that extra money on a brush hog when the time comes. That will work fine keeping all of my trails cut and maintained...after I get them all built. I gave up trying to play keep up with you a long time ago. I'm especially glad about that since you got your skid steer! I would love to have one of those, but I'm running out of available space to store all of my stuff. My property is all hills, and I doubt that I can find a place to build a machine shed. I'm already working on filling a spot on the downhill side of my parking area, so I have a convenient spot to put my three trailers. I'll probably never have enough time to do all of my projects, but all the fun is in working on them. Love your channel! Keep it up!

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Finding a good place to park my trailer is also a hassle for me. I think I’m going to sell a couple of them and just keep what I need now How’s that sawmill working out for you?

@marvindiamonjr.9631 2 года назад

@@RockhillfarmYT Like everything else I own, that sawmill has to share its time with other projects. Hopefully this summer will be the time I will have a permanent place for it Hopefully a roof over it, too. Sawing logs in the rain is no fun, and we've had tons of rain this year so far. I do love having it around, though.

@awrosemba 2 года назад

I have an older 2025R and I love cutting the fields and roadsides with the MMM on the KY farm. I adjust it pretty high and am very happy with the way it cuts. I drop the pallet forks and run the loader with nothing on it, and take off my ballast box, although I do have fluid in the tires. I am storing it all in a shipping container so I really don’t have room for a zero turn as well.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience

@goodguysgunsllc9369 2 года назад

Great video Brock! And I love the sass! Keep on keeping on brother!

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thank you sir

@InLineDiesel6 2 года назад

My grass (if you want to call it that) is like yours, typical rural field grass. I initially had issues cutting it, not quite thick and dense enought for bush-hogging but tall, thick, and damp/wet to make traditional mowing difficult. I mow with a Kubota ZT diesel 60" deck. Talking to my dealer about the cutting issues he suggested a set of Oregon G6 Gator Blades. The blades offered a better lift and better mulching than the traditional blades, he was right. It made a significant difference. Oh ya, the ZT kept getting stuck in the wet areas so I swapped out the turf tires for R4's now I don't get stuck.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Last year I did the experiment with a megmo blades and decided they weren’t giving a great cut but honestly the traditional don’t either I may try some of those high lift blades but I feel like my mower might just be a little under powered

@rodneyscrivner2504 2 года назад

Great Video Brock, I mow with my 72D all the time but i don't have wheel weights or rim guard, I agree with you on the turning radius being terrible.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Yeah good cut awkward to run though

@BradMyers 2 года назад

I was surprised how easy it all hooked together. Speaks highly of JD's system they have developed with MMM.

@toddcaskey9984 2 года назад

Yeah it hooked up awesome I thought.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Exactly, it has been two years since I thought about that deck and I didn’t really remember how it went together, but it was very quick and easy

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

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@Tdale85 2 года назад

A 3 point finish mower might be your best bet. It has a bit of a wider stance, but in my experience it cuts high stuff pretty well. And another excuse for a new piece of equipment!

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Yeah, when I decided to put this deck in storage I said I would’ve preferred to have a three points finish mower

@007briles 2 года назад

Enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming!

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thank you

@projectswithjw 2 года назад

Looks good! I wish the 2R had a factory AC cab. That would make it a fantastic mower. 😎

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Agreed. My cab is great for the winter but doesn’t help a whole lot in the summer

@dustdevl1043 2 года назад

At least you have plan B and plan C if the grass gets away from you. The rotary cutter on the skid steer would knock it down as a last resort. My rider crapped on me last year, and the backyard got away from me and turned into a nightmare!

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Been there, about five years ago my rider broke down and I ended up bush hogging my yard with a walk behind weedeater But yeah, I’ve got options now

@ticklemeorange8328 2 года назад

JD has that mower deck connection down to a science, and it looks like it did a good job for you.

@FireDude13 2 года назад

Man that deck connects slick! My Mahindra isn't nearly that easy... lol. Have to manually connect the PTO and the front bracket... and a couple pins as well. I had always thought those stand up zero turns only worked well on manicured (or at least maintained) grass... More of a finishing mower. Just to take an inch or less off... but maybe not. I had issues with my EGO battery powered walk behind mower not cutting well either. It was OK but not like I expected. Then I did some research (on RU-vid of course), and found out the mulching blades are next to worthless unless you are one of these people that mow their yard 2 or 3 times a week. I swapped out the mulching blade with the included bagging blade and wow... what a difference! The bagging blade is much more aggressive with the lift... and it made for a much better cut. Once the spring grass explosion dies down I'll put the mulching plug back in and see how that bagging blade does as a mulcher...

@tfunkhou88 2 года назад

I used my 60” MMM on my 2025r for the first time a couple days ago. It cuts really well…not as maneuverable as the D140 it is replacing, slightly better ride, more fun to mow with…but DAMN did my tractor get dirty! 😂

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. I feel like the 1025 as a great mowing option and each step bigger from there is a little bit less so because of maneuverability

@tfunkhou88 2 года назад

@@RockhillfarmYT yep, I agree. In a few years when I move up to a 2038r no mower deck for me…probably 😂

@DaileyWoodworks 2 года назад

600hrs in 2 years! Heck yeah. That’s some use

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Yes sir. I definitely work it

@LIFEISHARDSTUPID 2 года назад

Residential use and brush hawging is 2 different spectrums. Contact your green dealer and ask them 😂🤪😂

@LIFEISHARDSTUPID 2 года назад

All those attachments and gizmos, can't cut grass? 👍🤪👍

@projectswithjw 2 года назад

I put brand new blades on my mower last year and they cut like garbage. They come out of the package with slick glossy black paint all over. A friend told me the strip the paint off the new blades and they will cut better. I was skeptical but it really worked! Maybe something to check out.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip

@davidmays2161 2 года назад

The green 7 iron deck by JD is by far the best mower deck on the market. Gonna be a muddy mess by this weekend with all the rain.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Definitely

@MrDerek19871987derek 2 года назад

I've got the 1023e with a 54-inch deck and it's my regular mower and I mow my mom's yard and sister's yard and it's just my regular Landscaping mower as well.. as long as you stay fast and do your turns As Nice three-point I don't have any problems unless it's wet then there's a little bit of Tire mark and I'm running the R4 tires with Burnt in grooves I've got mulching blades and a bagger for it and that thing is just the bomb at cleaning up leaves and with the power behind it it just makes such a good cut and I always have good lawn stripes with it I do wish there was some lawn striping kit for the 1023e

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. I think the one series works better as a mower

@andrewanderson1436 2 года назад

Definitely better than the stand on. And agree with more power by a bigger ZT possibly.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

I’m considering trading it in

@davidash7536 2 года назад

On the stand on, I try new blades and maybe go a little slower. Just my thoughts. I own a z730m with 54” deck.

@markziegler3551 2 года назад

Maybe now that you have the skid steer for heavy work. Take the cab off and drop some of the wheel weights and enjoy mowing with it.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

That is an option. I even thought 1025 might be a better complement to a skid loader so you have a light nimble machine and a heavier machine

@sgtram1982 2 года назад

I also bought my 2038R with a MMM. It does a good job mowing but the tractor is too heavy and hard to maneuver around the yard. If the ground is wet it will leave deep tracks everywhere. Unfortunately, my 60D is collecting dust in my garage. An expensive mistake. I bought a ZT-930M and couldn't be happier. It cut down my mowing time in half.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Sounds about right

@anthonyg6924 2 года назад

No worries. Adapt when necessary. Got it done, didn't it?👍🏻

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Definitely saved the day It had been a long day and the last thing I felt like doing was mowing but didn’t want to let it wait through another rain

@MannistoCay 2 года назад

Well the mower works like a charm, I've got a 3pt to rebuild. Have you checked anything like that out? Chat later -Mark 👍🍁🚜🏝🍻

@rodshepard3967 2 года назад

Heck, should have hooked up the bush hog, Brock. 🤣

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

I was about a week away from needing the bush hog on it

@toddcaskey9984 2 года назад

I have an ex mark , it would cut it but their could be some strips that would need re mowing, probably because going too fast and dull blades.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

I keep meaning to look into it further but overall I’m just disappointed with how this mower cuts. I put new blades on it right before I put it up last fall

@toddcaskey9984 2 года назад

@@RockhillfarmYT some times things suck and don't work.

@marshmellomatey 2 года назад

Hey just wondering if you are still using the MEG-MO blades on the zero turn maybe that's why it doesn't work on thick grass, just a thought. I think they don't give much lift. Keep the videos coming.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

No, I took them off because I figured that was my problem but now it has almost new traditional blades and still not cutting well

@tazzharm 2 года назад

hey nice vid. I feel your pain when it comes to getting time to get to looking at something. anyway you can put some livestock on that and save yourself some time ? Glenn.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

We could, but I don’t have time for that. Most of it is cut for hay but I mow between the pool and the pond so you’re not going through the hay to fish Thanks for watching

@ajjackson741 2 года назад

Ventrac w/ast finish flail 🤑

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Ventrac is an awesome machine Thanks for watching

@raceneely8185 2 года назад

Do you think the tractor weight is too heavy for the spring wet ground? I am looking at a 3046R cab or a 2025R w Mauser main use would be snow removal and leaf clean up/ mowing when it’s cold!hah I know I’m weak in the up north cold. I’m guessing 2025R would be better for mowing\ leaf cleanup due to the turning radius and weight but 3046 for comfort and snow! Hah can’t afford both unfortunately.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Yeah, I do think it’s a little heavy for Mowing.

@medjoolmaker 2 года назад

in my experience, lawnmowers are only good for finish grass, cutting just 1/3 of material off and either mulching the grass or shooting out.grass wet or tall or thick, shitty cut definitely. even baby weeds, don't get cut on my John deere. in your case, i would get an attachment for finish mower on skid steer or use what you have on your mower, sharpen blades every other cut. maybe sell the smaller stand up zero turn, thats more of a 1 acre, finished grass homeowner lot in town thats cut on a weekly basis. your'e in a different category there at rockhill farm.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Yeah, I’m not about precision grooming my lawn or making sure it’s always certain type of grass. I just don’t want it to be a jungle

@medjoolmaker 2 года назад

@@RockhillfarmYT yeah I hear ya You ever try bush hog in that application?

@briancarpenter8297 2 года назад

Nice video! I've got a 72D for my 3046R and I also forgot to lower the lift mechanism the first time I tried to hook it up this season. Mine doesn't have the actuator for height, I have to set the height with a sliding bar with a bunch of holes. It's simple, but kind of trial and error to figure out the cut height you want. I find that 3 point turns are easiest most of the time. That is if RIO is disabled! I can't understand why Deere puts that on tractors that have rear PTOs. I"m not supposed to mow backwards, but I can run a snowblower or bush hog or forestry mulcher from the rear PTO while going backwards! Anyway, simple software fix on the 2R and 3R thankfully.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with the 3R mower. I’ve never really seen how those operate I would have disabled my RIO except that I never mow with it normally

@kensayre6919 2 года назад

Get a bush hog & mow twice a year whether it needs it or not.

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

That is about where I’m at with it Thanks for watching

@ajjackson741 2 года назад

I have to ask. Did someone put the mower blades on upside down on the standup? Happens

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

I said that as a joke but I’m pretty sure they are right. The machine only has 60 hours on it and I’ve never felt like it cut right Thanks for watching

@cosamuel7182 2 года назад

Somebody splain the benefit of this over a 3-point finish mower. I bought a comparable sized machine that is painted a different color. At one point I was headed for a sub compact (ie deere 1025) with a mmm with the idea I’d be rid of my lawn mower. I’m a homeowner with maybe 1/4 acre of grass to mow. So it barely made sense. Then I got hooked on a larger machine with more capacity. Now it just does dirt and woods work. I could never justify the couple thousand $ for a mmm. And I expect it’ll be a cold day before I run across a used mmm that fits my machine. Dealer told me to expect $2500-3000 with the mid pto and bracket kits required. Meanwhile I see smaller universal 3-pt finish mowers used all the time for well under $1000. Are mid mount mowers really that much more agile??

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

I don’t like it. I think this machine is too big to be used as a lawnmower. I didn’t know that when I bought it though so I rarely use it

@cosamuel7182 2 года назад

@@RockhillfarmYT maybe for someone doing finish mowing on large, multi acre lawns? Personally that much lawn does not appeal. But I seen it done?!? Still think I’d be after a ~70 inch 3pt setup like the highway crews use.

@samuelchelaru3767 2 года назад

me I use a z977r a 40hp diesel zero turn and it will cut thought anything but I guess you what you can

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@OO-by2jl 9 месяцев назад

Mow like your plowing it would be much better

@bigsway4414 2 года назад

A rare video where you sound flustered. Kind of sounds like nothing was going right for you today and either you couldn’t get any help mowing your yard or you just never have enough time to mow your yard….

@RockhillfarmYT 2 года назад

Yeah, frustrated with that mower. It was really expensive and only has 60 hours on it and doesn’t cut very well First world problems though