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Originally Posted by scsims  I have 47 acres, 17 on the place I live and 30 on another where I hunt. I would be using it to bush hog and to work several acres of ground for food plots.
Thanks,
Scott |
With that much land, I'd be looking for tractors in the 40-60
pto hp range. There are plenty of choices since all the manufacturers offer models in that size. A 6-ft brush hog would be the minimum size I'd consider and a tractor with 40
pto hp can handle this size mower easily.
If you want the mowing job to go faster, you'll need a larger mower and more
pto hp. For example, typical single spindle brush hogs are available in 7-ft models and require 50-70
pto hp.
If you need larger mowers, then you're talking double spindle and triple-spindle (batwing) mowers and the
pto hp will be in the 70-100
hp range.
For your several acres of food plot, you'll need a 6-7 foot wide offset or tandem disc and a broadcast spreader for fertilizer and seed. A 40
pto hp tractor could handle that work easily.
Check the King Kutter website for typical examples of discs and spreaders
King Kutter Incorporated
Tractor Supply carries KK stuff.
Also check craigslist for used discs and spreaders if you want to save a buck.