Notforhire
Veteran Member
Besides the lower HP requirements, which is the biggest reason I suggested a sickle bar.check out
Tractor Rotary Cutters by Fred Cain, and King Kutter Free shipping on Tractor Rotary Cutters
A Fred Caine 6ft cutter cost $1705, move up to their 8ft and the cost is $4995. New sickles are also expensive, but not many people use them anymore so you can find them used at a fair price. With a belt drive like a NH brand you can lower the cutter below level and cut slopes like you find around ponds. A rotary is behind you rather than along side like a sickle. Each has it's own good and bad points.
Tractor Rotary Cutters by Fred Cain, and King Kutter Free shipping on Tractor Rotary Cutters
A Fred Caine 6ft cutter cost $1705, move up to their 8ft and the cost is $4995. New sickles are also expensive, but not many people use them anymore so you can find them used at a fair price. With a belt drive like a NH brand you can lower the cutter below level and cut slopes like you find around ponds. A rotary is behind you rather than along side like a sickle. Each has it's own good and bad points.