TC45 + 8' rotary cutter?

[LoneCowboy]

possible, not possible?

rhino (spit, puke) 6' cutter has destroyed where the blades attach to the stump jumper and I utterly refuse to put another dime into the POJ. But I need another cutter that's bigger than my (still working fine, never had one issue, 4 years older, $700) 5' Bush Hog

I've got an 8' rhino (spit puke) SE8, that I used to run behind my TN75 (which barely noticed it was there), but now with a 15' batwing, I almost never run the 8' behind the TN75.

Could I run the 8' behind the TC?
weight is approximately 1500lbs, supposadley the TC lifts over 2000 (in fact, I know it does from running an Aerway on it)
I'm at 5000ft, so power is down 20% or so (which is sometimes a problem already with the cab model TC45)
All we get is grass, weeds, very very small brush here. think grass, not brush.

It would save me from having to spend another $3000 getting a big monster 6' cutter (from landpride or bushhog)

[Robert_in_NY]

I think the best way for you to find out is to hook it up since you already have it there. I think it will turn it but if you get into thick grass you might need to slow down more.

The only problem I could see is it might be harder on the TC and possibly do more wear and tear on the TC then a 6' or 7' cutter.

[RickB]

I'm with Robert. You know your conditions better than we do, and it won't cost much for you to find out. You may be pleasantly surprised.

[GATC35]

Last summer I ran a 8 ft. dual spindle Kodiak cutter (1,125 lbs) behind my TC-45D 4x4 R-4 tires. I was really surprized how well the 45D handled that big cutter. I kept my FEL installed but would remove the bucket via the QA feature, and the front end of the tractor never seemed to get light. The 45 seemed to have plenty of HP 95% of the time. If I got into something really thick and heavy I would just take a 4 or 5 ft cut instead of the full eight. The only thing I didn't like was the way the 3 pt. hitch attached to the cutter. The cutter was actually set up to have captive pins spaced for a Cat. II hitch. So I had to use a standard 3 pt. Cat I pin bolted to the inboard side of the cutter mounts. The pins always seem to be stressed and distorted. I never liked this set up. So I agree with "Rober in NY" with the wear and tear comment.

About 2 months ago I picked up a used Kubota M5400 58 Hp/50 PTO HP 2 WD with R-1 tires. The 8 ft cutter now stays on the Kubota. In fact the only job the Kubota has is a dedicated bush hogging tractor. The TC-45 is used for FEL work, tiller, box blade, landscape rake, etc.

Just some background I have a small side business doing landscaping, tilling gardens, bushogging, etc. I started with a Ford 3910 with a 5 ft cutter. I have owned A TC-35D and currently still have the TC-45D, plus the Kubota M5400. I have used about every brand of rotary cutter on the market. I found your comment about the Rhino cutter dead on with my experiences. I had a Rhino SE-7 that just couldn't take the work load. In fact one day I looked back and the tail wheel was gone. Broke off at the welds. In my book it's hard to beat the bush hog brand.

Anyway hope this helps. If you have any question just let me know.

Mark in Georgia.

[sweep]

I have a 7' Brush Hog "Squealer" that I use with my TC45A.

My property is kinda hilly and I don't think the tractor could handle an 8" bruch hog "comfortably".

I have weights on the front end and going up a hill with the brush hog raised the front of of the tractor get's light or even comes off the ground so I normally keep it lowered.

My personal opinion is the 8 ft while it may work is not as user friendly to the tractor (wear and tear)as the 7'..I think the 8' is borderline.

[dubldee]

I agree with Sweep.
I have a TC-40D and a rhino 72" rotary cutter.

That cutter is all that lil Blue wants to handle. You've got 5 more HP or so, but you're talking about 1/3 more cutting width. My guess is the tractor will stumble a bit.

[deerhunterf350]

LC,

How about an update ??

Did you try it out, will the 45 pull it OK ??

[Soundguy]

Sounds like time for a turbocharger too!

soundguy

[Farmwithjunk]

I'd bet that once you try it in real world working conditions, you scrap the idea. That's a BUNCH of mower for a 45hp tractor.

[threeman]

I wish you were closer, I got a good brown 72" for sale.