Bushhog sq 84T

[8404]

Anyone out there have an oppinion on the quality of this cutter? Its quite a bit shorter "7foot long" than my single gear box 6 foot cutter "9foot", i think it might be a lont easyer to manuver when cutting ditches and hill sides. but it weighs only 720lbs compard to my 6 foot cutter at 850lbs, so its built a lot lighter but lighter might be a good thing on steep hills and ditches.

[Baby Grand]

Looks like it has a healthy offset to the operator's right side, too. That could come in handy along fence lines. One advantage of the compact size is you may be able to store it under cover that the single spindle would never fit. Probably much easier to maneuver in tight quarters. Having less weight on less moment arm hanging out back would make using it without an FEL a lot more balanced. Interesting machine - thanks for posting it.

-Jim

[bota jim]

i bought an sq142 for my bx. its like the red one just to the right of it in the pic. its a really well made unit. i just got done doing about 5 acres of pretty dense woods and brush. it didn't flinch. the construction is top notch compared to others in its class. what i didn't even think of when i bought it and turned out to be really great was that the back corneres are rounded, in your case they are angled. this really helps with manuverability. i found myself squeezing between trees and making tight turns. a perfectly square unit the corners would end up hitting other trees around me. for a good quality medium duty hog i dont think you can go wrong.

[goneandbrokeit]

I have the 84T. I have been pleased with it. As noted the relative short length makes for easier manuvering and the offset is also useful. I have used it primarily keeping a field clear as opposed to a lot of woody stuff so I can't comment on how it stands up to abuse over time. That said it has taken care of any saplings I have thrown it's way without a problem.

[thunderworks]

I have an 84T which I bought used in 2004. I don't know how old it was at the time, but it clearly had been used extensively. I've cleared 33 acres of hedge, locust and cedar trees with the cutter as well as cutting trails through my woods with the mower. It looks like ****, but it sure does a great job and other than replacing blades a year ago, I've not spent a dime on it. I really like the short dimensions of the mower when working around my trees and in the woods. It is very compact and maneuverable.

[8404]

Originally Posted by thunderworks

I have an 84T which I bought used in 2004. I don't know how old it was at the time, but it clearly had been used extensively. I've cleared 33 acres of hedge, locust and cedar trees with the cutter as well as cutting trails through my woods with the mower. It looks like ****, but it sure does a great job and other than replacing blades a year ago, I've not spent a dime on it. I really like the short dimensions of the mower when working around my trees and in the woods. It is very compact and maneuverable.

this is good to hear, most my mowing is grass feild i keep up one time per month so all the heavy brush has long since been cut down.

[LBrown59]

Originally Posted by 8404

Anyone out there have an oppinion on the quality of this cutter? Its quite a bit shorter "7foot long" than my single gear box 6 foot cutter "9foot", i think it might be a lont easyer to manuver when cutting ditches and hill sides. but it weighs only 720lbs compard to my 6 foot cutter at 850lbs, so its built a lot lighter but lighter might be a good thing on steep hills and ditches.

Why is there no cover/gard on the PTO shaft between the left and rite blades?

[RickB]

Originally Posted by LBrown59

Why is there no cover/gard on the PTO shaft between the left and rite blades?

Better look again.

[Builder]

It's probably the mower I will be buying when I can afford a new one to replace the junk I use now. From what I have found out about it, it's a light to medium duty cutter. The deck is not that heavy, but it's fine for meadows & light brush. I like the twin spindles & tail wheels. It also doesn'ty take much PTO HP to run.

Wished it had hydraulic adjusted tailwheels.

[RickB]

Weakest part of the machine is the 3pt A-frame. Doesn't stand up to catching fixed objects with the right front corner of the deck. Current A-frames are gusseted much more than originals on older machines, but it is tough to get enough metal in the right places to keep them from twisting.