queen of spades
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I have to mow a neglected field with hundreds of 1/2" to 3/4" saplings. I have a 1601d yanmar.. will a 4' bush hog handle this if taken slowly?
Not sure how many hp your tractor has. However, if you can do it will depend on several factors.
What kind of saplings, some are denser than others and thus harder to cut.
Assuming you have a bushog, and not a finish mower, how heavy duty is your bushog? Many companys that make them state how big of tree they will cut.
How bushy are saplings? A stick will go right thru a radiatior, or will rip hydraulic lines, or wiring off.
What kind of tires do you have? If you cut off saplings with a sharp mower, they will form spears, and will punch right thru thin tires like some of the turf tires. - Some say that dull blades going at less than full throttle, will shatter sapling making this less likely, and less likely to resprout after mowing.
The only way to tell for sure is to try it. Take it slow and see how it goes.
Good luck!
now a FYI, my little YM1600 with a 4' rotary cutter takes out 1" to 1 1/2" saplings with no problem. She only strains when the saplings fall and the cutter goes into mulching mode.