Woods RD72

The Woods RD72 is a finish mower requiring at least 20 PTO HP, attaching via Category I 3-point hitch weighing 603 lbs. Verified against every tractor in our database below.

Type

Finish mower

Hitch category

Category I

Minimum PTO horsepower

20 HP

PTO speed

540 RPM

Working weight

603 lb

Working width

72 in

Sub-compact rated

No

A tractor fits this finish mower when its hitch accepts Category I implements, it produces at least 20 PTO horsepower, it offers a 540 RPM PTO speed, and its three-point lift capacity exceeds the 603 lb working weight with headroom for the load the implement carries. This model is not rated for sub-compact tractors. Weight and horsepower figures here are read from the manufacturer document linked on the page, not from a retail listing.

How the RD72 compares

Among the 16 finish mowers in our database, at 603 lb it is heavier than 12 of the 14 other finish mowers that publish a weight (the median is 503 lb); at 72 inches wide it is wider than 10 of the other 15 that list a width; its 20 PTO horsepower minimum is higher than 9 of the other 15 that list one (the median is 18).

Of the 195 tractors checked, 125 are full matches, 49 are compatible with notes and 21 are ruled out. The median finish mower has 140 full-match tractors. The 21 ruled out fail on PTO horsepower (21); a pairing can fail on more than one check.

Full matches by brand: Kubota (25), Kioti (18), John Deere (15), Mahindra (11), Branson (10) and 9 more brands. The smallest tractor that fits in full is the Zetor M25HTL at 20.2 PTO horsepower, and the largest is the Mahindra 5570 at 61.

Of the 26 sub-compact tractors in the database, 0 are full matches. The maker does not rate this model for sub-compact tractors.

Within the finish mowers by width, the next narrower finish mower is the Bush Hog FM60 at 60 in; it needs 5 PTO horsepower less; it weighs 218 lb less; it fits in full 30 more tractors.

The closest finish mowers by weight are the Bush Hog RDTH-72 (588 lb), the Land Pride FDR1672 (619 lb), the CountyLine FM5CL (628 lb).

Compare: Bush Hog RDTH-72 · Land Pride FDR1672 · CountyLine FM5CL

Which tractors fit the Woods RD72

Checked against every tractor in the database, the Woods RD72 is a full match on 125 models, fits 49 with notes, and does not fit 21.

Tractors that fit (125)

Showing 8 of 125, the ones closest to this implement's limits.

• Zetor M25HTL — 20.2 PTO HP · 1325 lbs lift
• Kubota L2502 — 20.5 PTO HP · 1435 lbs lift
• John Deere 3025D — 20.7 PTO HP · 2081 lbs lift
• Kubota LX2620 — 20.7 PTO HP · 1257 lbs lift
• Kubota B2650 — 20.7 PTO HP · 979 lbs lift
• Branson 2515R — 21 PTO HP · 2420 lbs lift
• Branson 2515H — 21 PTO HP · 2425 lbs lift
• Kioti CK2610 — 21.7 PTO HP · 1631 lbs lift

Compatible with notes (49)

Showing 8 of 49, the ones closest to this implement's limits.

• Massey Ferguson GC1720 — 19.6 PTO HP · 1190 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Kubota L2501 — 20.5 PTO HP · 1918 lbs lift. This implement needs 20 PTO HP. The Kubota L2501 is listed at 20.5 PTO HP, but the hydrostatic version delivers 19 - below the implement minimum. If yours is the HST, size down or expect to work it slowly. Check which figure your spec sheet quotes.
• Kubota BX2680 — 19.5 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load. Lift capacity headroom is tight, recommend adding front ballast weights. This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota B2601HSD — 19.5 PTO HP · 1290 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Kioti CK2620 — 19.5 PTO HP · 1631 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• LS Tractor MT225H — 19.5 PTO HP · lift not published. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load. 3-point lift capacity is not on file for the LS Tractor MT225H. This implement weighs 603 lbs - confirm your tractor's rated lift capacity against the operator's manual before mounting.
• Bobcat CT1025 — 19.4 PTO HP · 700 lbs lift. This tractor uses a Limited Category I hitch. Pin diameters and lower-link spacing meet the standard Category I specification, so Category I implements mount normally - what is limited is lift height, ground clearance and lift-frame capacity. Check the implement's weight against this tractor's 3-point lift figure, and expect less clearance under the implement when raised. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load. Lift capacity headroom is tight, recommend adding front ballast weights. This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• LS Tractor XG3025 — 19.2 PTO HP · lift not published. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load. This implement needs 20 PTO HP. The LS Tractor XG3025 is listed at 19.2 PTO HP, but the hydrostatic version delivers 17.1 - below the implement minimum. If yours is the HST, size down or expect to work it slowly. Check which figure your spec sheet quotes. 3-point lift capacity is not on file for the LS Tractor XG3025. This implement weighs 603 lbs - confirm your tractor's rated lift capacity against the operator's manual before mounting.

Tractors that do not fit (21)

Showing 8 of 21, the ones closest to this implement's limits.

• Kubota BX2380 — 17.7 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20). Lift capacity headroom is tight, recommend adding front ballast weights. This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota BX23S — 17.7 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20). Lift capacity headroom is tight, recommend adding front ballast weights. This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Zetor M22HTL — 17.6 PTO HP · 1100 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.6) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota B2301HSD — 17.4 PTO HP · 1411 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.4) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20).
• John Deere 3025E — 17.4 PTO HP · 1356 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.4) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20).
• New Holland Workmaster 25S — 17.4 PTO HP · 870 lbs lift. This tractor uses a Limited Category I hitch. Pin diameters and lower-link spacing meet the standard Category I specification, so Category I implements mount normally - what is limited is lift height, ground clearance and lift-frame capacity. Check the implement's weight against this tractor's 3-point lift figure, and expect less clearance under the implement when raised. Tractor PTO HP (17.4) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• John Deere 1025R — 17.2 PTO HP · 758 lbs lift. This tractor uses a Limited Category I hitch. Pin diameters and lower-link spacing meet the standard Category I specification, so Category I implements mount normally - what is limited is lift height, ground clearance and lift-frame capacity. Check the implement's weight against this tractor's 3-point lift figure, and expect less clearance under the implement when raised. Tractor PTO HP (17.2) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• John Deere 2025R — 17.2 PTO HP · 915 lbs lift. This tractor uses a Limited Category I hitch. Pin diameters and lower-link spacing meet the standard Category I specification, so Category I implements mount normally - what is limited is lift height, ground clearance and lift-frame capacity. Check the implement's weight against this tractor's 3-point lift figure, and expect less clearance under the implement when raised. Tractor PTO HP (17.2) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (20).

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum PTO horsepower for the Woods RD72?

The Woods RD72 requires 20 PTO HP minimum.

What hitch category does the Woods RD72 use?

The Woods RD72 attaches via Category I 3-point hitch.

How heavy is the Woods RD72?

603 lbs.

Does the Woods RD72 fit a Kubota BX2380?

Verdict: INCOMPATIBLE.

Is the Woods RD72 sub-compact compatible?

Not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors. Verify clearance and geometry with your dealer before purchase.