Rotary Cutter Bush Hog vs. American Farmland vs. King Kutter

   / Bush Hog vs. American Farmland vs. King Kutter #21  
Just to check my memory, I went and checked out the KK web site. Here is the link to the HD cutter page

I was right, the HD KK 5' mower is listed at 800 pounds. The Woods Medium Duty 5' cutter is over 1000 pounds. Still, the HD KK is 45% heavier than the LD cutter. A great improvement.

King Kutter Incorporated
 
   / Bush Hog vs. American Farmland vs. King Kutter #22  
I just purchased a 48" King Kutter (Professional Model). It cuts fine on grass, brush and small trees up to ~ 1". Bigger than that I have to do 2 - 3 passes to cut it to ground level.
 
   / Bush Hog vs. American Farmland vs. King Kutter #23  
Sorry to jump in late...........I agree with Slacker's view on page one of this thread. I recently purchased a used 5' Howse cutter that I am using to get my new 7.5 acres ship shape. At the same time I am saving for something new..........not sure what brand as of yet but I am going to use the Howse till it quits. That's my two cents worth.
 
   / Bush Hog vs. American Farmland vs. King Kutter #24  
Your Howse cutter may last longer than you can hope. My 5' Howse is 11years old and has vaporized many acres of grass,brush,and small trees. Only one trip to the weld shop. Mow high and your mower may outlast your tractor.
 
   / Bush Hog vs. American Farmland vs. King Kutter #25  
My Dad was a die hard Bush Hog user. All of our farm implements were Bush Hog brand and they lasted forever. We still have (at my Dad's place) an old 5ft Bush Hog that is at least 25 years old and it still works. We used these mowers a lot and they were absolutely abused.

I need to purchase a rotary cutter for use in clearing off some land we just purchased. I would expect to cut trees in the 1-2" category with the rotary mower. Anything larger would get a chain saw. Most of the land is covered in tall, thick grass. I am stuck on deciding which rotary mower to buy. The choices are a Bush Hog Squealer 160 (5') or an American Farmland 5' cutter from Southern States. The BH is $1250 and the AF is $700.

My thoughts are that they BH is a much better mower, but I could buy 2 of the AF (or King Kutter) mowers at those prices. I am also worried that I could wreck any new mower in doing what I need to do with the initial cut. Once I get the land cut and cleared....either mower should do a decent job in maintaining it. King Kutters are also available at Tractor Supply in the $700 price range.

I guess this is the classic "good" vs. "good enough" arguement. Any thoughts or comments? I appreciate your advice.

I've had King Kutter AND Bush Hog rotary cutters.

Had a 5' King Kutter, (3) Bush Hog Squealers, and now a Bush Hog model 285... King Kutter is OK for the $$, but if I were you I'd buy the Bush Hog brand and never look back...
 
 
 
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