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FAST & LOUD!! Can the Turf Batwing Finish the Job? Hayfield Into LUSH LAWN!

FAST & LOUD!! Can the Turf Batwing Finish the Job? Hayfield Into LUSH LAWN!

Implements & attachments35–45 hpJohn Deere 3046R

Overview

This video follows a real-world project: converting a rough hay field into lawn-quality turf using a Woods Turf Batwing finish mower on a John Deere 3046R, with a hard deadline of a graduation party. It delivers a direct before/after cut comparison against a prior Rhino TS10 pass, honest observations about the Batwing's limitations in tall or rough growth, and practical notes on mowing speed and pattern. Best for owners weighing a Turf Batwing purchase or managing similar field-to-lawn transitions.

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Spec overview

John Deere 3046R

PTO horsepower
36.6 hp
Loader lift capacity
2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
3-point lift capacity
2,530 lb at hitch ball
Hydraulic flow
8.6 gpm
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