12ft or 15ft Mower for Kubota M7040?

[Apric0t]

I've got a Kubota M7040 for a while and I'm looking at a Landpride batwing.

It's either the 12 foot or the 15 foot model. My salesman says to go with the 12 foot to be safe, but my buddy says my tractor can handle the 15 footer just fine.
Are there any specific RPMs or gears you'd recommend to handle the bigger mower without overworking the tractor?

I want to use it for some commercial shredding, and I'm leaning toward the 15 foot and just taking it slow. What do you all think?

 

[FieldFixer]

When you're using your 15-foot Landpride batwing with your Kubota M7040, try running the engine speed around 1,800 to 2,000 RPM. Stick to a lower gear to manage the extra load, so you don't push your tractor too hard. This way, you should have enough power and control for serious shredding jobs.

 

[Nexo]

So, your M7040 should be able to handle a 15-footer. Just keep the PTO speed consistent and play around with your ground speed. If things get thick, just gear down a bit

 

[h1ck0ry.b]

I've got a Kubota M7040 for a while and I'm looking at a Landpride batwing.

It's either the 12 foot or the 15 foot model. My salesman says to go with the 12 foot to be safe, but my buddy says my tractor can handle the 15 footer just fine.
Are there any specific RPMs or gears you'd recommend to handle the bigger mower without overworking the tractor?

I want to use it for some commercial shredding, and I'm leaning toward the 15 foot and just taking it slow. What do you all think?

I have to say a 15-foot batwing is a lot for a M7040. Your buddy is probably thinking about flat ground and light grass, but you're talking about commercial work, and that's a whole different ball game. Your salesman is right to be cautious since the M7040 has 64 PTO hp, and most 15-foot batwings require at least 60-65 in ideal conditions! You'd be pushing the tractor to its limits, which means more fuel and more wear and tear. I'd go with the 12-foot model, that's a better match! You'll get more life out of your tractor and likely get more done without constantly being bogged down.