Rotary Cutting Need to Knows!

[Ridonkulus]

I’m a new tractor owner and my next purchase is a rotary cutter. Naturally I have tons of questions before buying any type of rotary cutter. Before I make a post is there a post somewhere that lays out the need to know info before setting out to spend thousands of dollars. TIA

 

[jeff9366]

Is there a thread that lays out Rotary Cutter requirements?

Rotary Cutter / Bush Hog Considerations for Compact Tractors

If you buy a Rotary Cutter too light it will visit the dealer yearly for $600 repair. NEW Rotary Cutters cut everything at first. As the light blades dull a light cutter undergoes increasing stress. 60" - 72" Rotary Cutters: 400/500 pounds = light duty = grass only. 600/700 pounds = medium...

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[jeff9366]

Ridonkulus​

Sep 26, 2019 / Newbie Question on Rotary Cutters

I have 60 acres (50/50 split timber/field). Im thinking that an 8' cutter would be a great size for the mowing. Im curious how many acres you guys mow and with what size cutter/tracker? Also how long does it take you? Curious if I can get away with a smaller cutter and save some money without it taking me an entire weekend, sun up to sun down, to get the job done. Thanks in advance.

Edit:
Mowing is probably not the right word. I only plan to brush hog it 3 maybe 4 times a year.

What has changed since September 2019?​

Newbie Question on Rotary Cutters

So I have 60 acres (50/50 split timber/field). Im thinking that an 8' cutter would be a great size for the mowing. Im curious how many acres you guys mow and with what size cutter/tracker? Also how long does it take you? Curious if I can get away with a smaller cutter and save some money without...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[scootr]

There are many considerations. We need more information to make more than a general recommendation.
What make/model tractor.
What exactly are you cutting? Grass, weeds, brush, sm trees? What is the greatest diameter ?
What kind of terrain? Hilly, flat, Steep ?

 

[Ridonkulus]

Is there a thread that lays out Rotary Cutter requirements?

Rotary Cutter / Bush Hog Considerations for Compact Tractors

If you buy a Rotary Cutter too light it will visit the dealer yearly for $600 repair. NEW Rotary Cutters cut everything at first. As the light blades dull a light cutter undergoes increasing stress. 60" - 72" Rotary Cutters: 400/500 pounds = light duty = grass only. 600/700 pounds = medium...

www.tractorbynet.com

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thanks for the link. I will look this over and any specific questions I have Ill start a new thread.

 

[scootr]

No need to start a new. Take a minute and put your tractor in your profile too

 

[Ridonkulus]

No need to start a new. Take a minute and put your tractor in your profile too

Updated.

 

[kirkawilson]

 

[scootr]

Updated.

I had to google that one. Looks a capable machine, 43 hp is good.

 

[JasperFrank]

Good info, and/or reminders here on #8.