Apsterbobed
Silver Member
Hello all, I am in the market for a rotary cutter and was looking for some sizing opinions. I have a DK40SE HST 32 hp at the pto. Currently I have a landpride RFM1672, 6' finish mower. The finish mower is up for sale. I have talked to a few dealers and a local farmers, most of the dealers say a 6' will be fine. One dealer who I know is also a farmer said 6' was too much and recommended a 5'. The farmer I asked also said 5' but he told me that he had a 7' on a 60hp (engine) and the cutter was too big (tractor was a loaner while his was down). He didn't have any experience with a smaller setup and wasnt sure but thought 6' seemed big. I would like to stay at 6' to clear my tires but don't want to be too underpowered. 90% of what I mow is horse pastures (about 8 acres), we mow them once a month give or take, 12 to 18 inches cut down to 6ish inches (highest caster setting). The remaining mowing will be our woods trails. Mostly grass and the encroaching forest (small saplings). I don't plan on mowing brush, just keeping the trails open. I wanted opinions from people with a similar sized tractor, thanks in advance.