If my tractor converts the RPM's to 540, what does the mower deck gear box convert them too?
Jonathan · Registered Joined May 18, 2009 · 391 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 18, 2011 Only show this user If my tractor converts the RPM's to 540, what does the mower deck gear box convert them too?
OldBuzzard · Deceased Member Joined Jul 1, 2010 · 2,026 Posts #2 · Dec 19, 2011 Only show this user I'm not sure about the Isiki Bolens, but all of the others have 2000 RPM PTOs, and the mower gearboxes are designed to use that RPM. If you try to run one with 540 RPM, the blade speed will be WAY too low.
I'm not sure about the Isiki Bolens, but all of the others have 2000 RPM PTOs, and the mower gearboxes are designed to use that RPM. If you try to run one with 540 RPM, the blade speed will be WAY too low.