McConnell 9 topper

[Gedd]

Looking to buy a topper for grass pastures looking at the above machine any good?

 

[grainboy]

Have a vgc one for sale,

 

[Pistonbroke]

Do you mean a topper9/rhino? Built like a brick sh!those, will chop up sheep troughs, fence posts etc ( as proved by my son)without even chipping a blade. Does a lovely job of grass as long as it's cutting low,with no wheel marks. Not so good set high and for some reason seems to skate over some stalky thistles

 

[Jimdog1]

Looking to buy a topper for grass pastures looking at the above machine any good?

Great machine. New or second hand?

 

[C.J]

A PT270 is not a Topper 9/Rhino . The PT270 is half the weight of a Topper 9 and uses cheap gear boxes.

My neighbour has had a lot of trouble with his PT240 ( offset ) gearboxes.

Yes with sharp blades and set low , the Topper 9 does make a good job.

However with over 9 feet between skids , and a similar distance between tractor wheels and topper depth wheels, if your ground isn't level you will scalp it . This is a nuissance on north facing hills with cow ruts and can cause the blades carriers to bend upwards.

 

[grainboy]

Stand corrected, just read McConnell topper,

 

[Gedd]

Great machine. New or second hand?

New

 

[Martyn]

Our rino 9ft has chewed up granite, blocks, tree trunks gorse etc, key is to keep revs high and drive at a steady pace. Ours is about 10 years old, bomb proof

 

[sahara]

Our neighbour has a McConnel Rhino 9 that we have used ourselves, @Martyn 's description is pretty accurate!. I would also add that its not a lightweight machine, you will need a tractor with some weight to it, or if you are not careful the tail will wag the dog!

 

[fendtfiasco]

Not a lightweight machine, it's more the length the overhang use a neighbours on a 100 hp livestock tractor admittedly on a serious steep field need front weights on.

Tend to use it on 750 speed shaft that if it hits something major the tractor stalls rather than wreck the machine.

 

[aangus]

Bought a nearly new trailed Major at an auction last week and very pleased with it. What price is a new McConnell?

 

[Gedd]

Bought a nearly new trailed Major at an auction last week and very pleased with it. What price is a new McConnell?

£3800 on offer at local dealer shop soiled