Deere MX6 vs Woods Brush Bull

[couchsachraga]

This is more of a report than a question (for once!).

With my last tractor i had a Woods brush bull (5'), but when I purchased my 4520 I wanted a brush hog to match, so went with the MX6 after a little research here and talking with the dealer.

Right around 3 years the spindle broke (like a lot of folks); mine was under warranty, but due to the shape of the deck (not great, sardined from a few rocks and when the spindle broke) Deere chose not to cover it. I was disappointed, but not surprised. I mowed the same ground, but the MX6 didn't hold up at all well. I was curious if it was the size (going to 6' from 5' changes things a bit), BUT I have to say I'm thrilled with my 6' Woods (admittedly I went with the "upgraded" BrushBull extreme, though the price was still less than a new MX6, or whatever they call it now). I gave it more of a workout than the MX6 ever got (dry conditions, tackled some Alder I haven't been able to get to for a few years), and it has held up perfectly (no dents or dings in the deck, though the back (replaceable) plate has some dents from backing in to brush). I believe the Deere blades are thicker oddly, but they certainly didn't hold up as well to rocks rolling around (bending and such, which was the cause of the deck damage (particularly when the spindle broke!).

As much as I like Deere, I have to say, go Woods (or another brand) for a brush hog.

YMMV of course!

 

[Helitech]

Good to hear, hope to pick up a BB72X in December. Most of my cutting is with a JD 1518 cutter, it's bad to the bone! Need a small cutter for small jobs and the Woods looks like a good deal for me.

 

[Silvic]

Woods BB720
Love my JD tractor but would not touch a Deere brushhog.
Woods all the way

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I like my Woods BB720X!

 

[jenkinsph]

I liked the cut with my MX6 but only used it a few times with less than 5 acres of pasture mowing. After reading about all the problems I sold it BEFORE it grenaded . Deere should have stepped up but did not. I would recommend buyers look at other brands and let the Deere dealer know why you don't want a Deere brush mower.

 

[smstonypoint]

Just curious. Does JD actually manufacture the MX6? I understand that JD uses other companies to produce some implements which are sold under the JD brand.

Steve

 

[JMER817]

Just curious. Does JD actually manufacture the MX6? I understand that JD uses other companies to produce some implements which are sold under the JD brand. Steve

Most John Deere (Frontier) are made by Woods. At least this was the case a few years ago.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

It keeps changing... Remember when deere had those REALLY good tillers?? They were made by Howard!

SR

 

[Jeff59Va]

I was afraid to open this thread, since I just bought a used BB60XC this past weekend. Good to hear some positive feedback :thumbsup:

 

[ProjectKing]

Yeah I really like Woods mowers. My BB72 has been flawless.

I wish Deere would focus on quality again and not the bottom line. The money takes care of itself when you make quality products people love. /0: