Topper for MF135

[scrubbuster]

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?posts/5142562

Planning a topper for my 135. A decent width that will make her work as all other jobs she does are pottering about. Got a 565 too that can work it in heavier growth. TIA

 

[Tigger]

Are you asking for recommendations or just letting us know that you're getting one, or... ?
If you are after ideas then I'll also be interested as I need one for my 35X, my thoughts so far are 5ft either single rotary offset or perhaps a triple rotary type, not too fussed about the finish, just one that does a decent job with no bother.

 

[Dry Rot]

I've PM'd the OP as I have a Fleming topper on a 135 and as he appears to be local to me I've suggested he could come and have a look. No, I am not selling, but seeing is usually better than a description and mine does a decent enough job. So far, I haven't had a reply.

Fleming make a range of toppers and some would be quite adequate for a small place. Just need to check the specification to see what the HP requirements are and whether the tractor is compatible.

 

[scrubbuster]

Are you asking for recommendations or just letting us know that you're getting one, or... ?
If you are after ideas then I'll also be interested as I need one for my 35X, my thoughts so far are 5ft either single rotary offset or perhaps a triple rotary type, not too fussed about the finish, just one that does a decent job with no bother.

Yes sorry, badly worded. Looking for recommendations. Thanks Dry Rot I have replied

 

[Pond digger]

I have a 6ft Wessex on mine; it's well built. If your cutting regularly the 135 has more than enough power, and could probably handle 8ft OK. Tough long grass needs a reduced speed. I don't have mulching blades, but that's also going to sap a bit more power: again though, 6ft would be no problem.

On edit: mine is a three rotor finishing mower.

 

[Campbell]

This is my little outfit for paddocks and orchards. Topper is 6ft Foster single rotor, keep the blades sharp it does great job.

 

[Woolly]

I use a 4ft Slewtic (single rotor) with heavy duty gearbox, on a Dexta. Robust piece of kit, sadly no longer made. Previous owner had it on a 135. I normally use it with chains, but have blades for it also.

Feels safe and manoeuvrable on the slopes; I wouldn't want anything bigger/heavier. Makes her grunt on the rough stuff too.

So I guess it depends on your ground, but you could use your 565 on the heavier stuff.

 

[Still Farming]

Trouble with some of them if uneven ground etc.will ground out and scalp ground or break shear bolts all the time.
Rotary fail the best .

 

[scrubbuster]

This is my little outfit for paddocks and orchards. Topper is 6ft Foster single rotor, keep the blades sharp it does great job.View attachment 675466

What model of Foster is that? Looks a good combination

 

[grainboy]

Have this available,

 

[Pilgrimmick]

I am running a 6' fleming, semi-offset mower behind the 203. Hits the rushes hard, but have to take it steady as I do not want to use all 38HP at once

 

[grainboy]

This also available, if you want cheap,

 

[msheep66]

I have a 5ft 10 cut Major single rotor that I use on my MF230, does a good enough job for me.

 

[scrubbuster]

This also available, if you want cheap,

How cheap??!

 

[Campbell]

What model of Foster is that? Looks a good combination

TL 72.

 

[grainboy]

Teagle Topper £500 plus Vat
Suire Topper £1200 plus vat

 

[Dry Rot]

The OP might need to factor in haulage. It is going to cost me nearly £300 to get chain harrows (3m x 1m x 0.5m) up here from the Midlands! We are about 80 miles south of John O'Groats.

 

[TheTallGuy]

I use a 9ft Votex on my 135 - nothing special, does the job!

 

[crofter 65]

I use a 5 foot Fleming with my 135 and my Super Dexta, probably a 6 footer would be better as I think its stronger, but at the time I could only afford a 5 foot one. I cut rushes most of the time and the topper has lasted about 15 years with the odd bit of welding needed here and there, I bought it new.

 

[Zebbedee]

The OP might need to factor in haulage. It is going to cost me nearly £300 to get chain harrows (3m x 1m x 0.5m) up here from the Midlands! We are about 80 miles south of John O'Groats.

You might find haulage cheaper if you say you are 35 miles north of Inverness,,,,doesn,t seem so far then