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02-02-2013, 05:03 PM #41
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- Nov 2012
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- 92
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- House Springs,Mo.
- Tractor
- Kubota M7040
Re: Stoutest rotary cutter?
If you want a HEAVY DUTY UNIT that will last to the cows come home there is only one number one and that is a RHINO CHECK OUT MODEL 472 in a 6 ft.cutter CAPACITY 4.5 in and that is on the light side I've taken down 5in some 6in with no problem in the past with one just make sure you have a enough tractor to handle it 75-80 HP works fine. On my second choice would be BUSH HOG MODEL 296 either way you can't go wrong and when the rest are wore out RHINO and BUSH HOG are just getting started. JUST don't make the mistake and go far the cheapest one based on price.
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02-03-2013, 09:04 AM #42
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- May 2009
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- South Mississippi
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- 2008 John Deere 5303 MFWD
Re: Stoutest rotary cutter?
If replacing my JD MX6 today, I would be looking hard at the Bush Hog 296. So far I have not had the issues others have with the JD MX6. I got it when I purchased my JD 5105 and held on to it when trading up to the JD 5303. We have a 15-20 year old Howse 6' unit with shear pin and it has performed flawlessly. No maintenance performed other than the occasional greasing and to my knowledge same blades. Have changed shear pin once. One thing I have noticed is the JD MX6 seems to provide a better "finish" cut in grass compared to a Bush Hog 285 I have run. Seems to cut closer and smoother.
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02-03-2013, 03:12 PM #43
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- Apr 2011
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- 746
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- cx70,5510,4630,5005
Re: Stoutest rotary cutter?
brown's 6 ft heavy cutter is rated for 8 inch.
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02-03-2013, 03:22 PM #44
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02-03-2013, 03:32 PM #45
Originally Posted by foreman Etexas
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02-03-2013, 04:51 PM #46
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- Jun 2005
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- 7,402
- Location
- Sacramento
- Tractor
- Getting old. Sold the ranch. Sold the tractors. Moved back to the city.
Re: Stoutest rotary cutter?
I have a 6-ft Hawkline made in Ohio. Cost about $1100.
HawkLine - Farm and Tractor Implements - Heavy Duty Utility Trailers
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02-08-2013, 03:57 PM #47
Well I sealed the deal today on a brand new Rhino 172. It will be delivered to my door for $2086. I've looked at all the brands and I like the design of the Rhino the best all in all for the price. I bought it from Blesche Bros. in Odon Indiana and I was very pleased with their professionalism and service and I'm definitely going to head back there this fall when I save up enough for a heavy duty rear blade.
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02-08-2013, 04:03 PM #48
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- Missouri
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- Kubota M8540HDC, L5740HSTC, BX2200, BX2660, John Deere 425&1025R, Case, Massey Ferguson, Ford
Re: Stoutest rotary cutter?
Congratulations on your new cutter.
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02-08-2013, 04:20 PM #49
Originally Posted by TripleR
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02-08-2013, 04:33 PM #50
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- Kubota M8540HDC, L5740HSTC, BX2200, BX2660, John Deere 425&1025R, Case, Massey Ferguson, Ford
Re: Stoutest rotary cutter?
I know what you mean I was the same way when I bought a new one; got over it in a few months, but I still look forward to it every spring.
One thing I did after I bought mine was to put chain guards on in lieu of the rubber ones, I ordered it with front chain guards, but rubber in the back. Mine cuts better with chains front and back and I don't get stuff flying out. I mow along our road and it makes me nervous. I still have rubber ones on our Woods, but I don't go along roadways etc.; still intend to put some on some day.
Enjoy your cutter.
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