Can a Bat Wing Bush Hog Have one Wing Removed

[LD1]

My 10' MX10 3pt mower is a heck of a load for my 70pto hp tractor unless I'm only knocking off a couple of inches of growth.

Heck of a load at what? 3-4 MPH? If his tractor is geared right, and can go 1.5-2 MPH it isnt going to be any more load then your 70hp @ 3-4mph

The answer to your question really depends on what you are trying to do but a 37 PTO HP tractor should be able to handle a 10' mower given the right conditions but you won't be mowing as fast as if you have 7' mower.

Depends on what you are measuring for your speed reference. Will the 10' be able to go as fast measuring ground speed, no. Will it go just as fast measuring acres per hour, yep. Personally I would rather go slower with a bigger cutter. Smoother ride.

i will throw my 2 cents in....when I bought my MX15 last year the dealer only had a 45 horse tractor (new Deere) on his lot to test the unit with and it diid not have enough power to even start cutter turning.

I do not believe this at all. Either the dealer was doing something wrong (engaging too fast), or there was something wrong with the mower, or this is just made up.



Basically two schools of thought on a mower. Big and slow, or small and fast. IF you feel you "lack" power if you are unable to cruise at 6-7 MPH while cutting, then get a small cutter. IF you are fine going 2 MPH, you can go about twice as big as what most people consider normal.

 

[EddieWalker]

I run a 6 foot rotary cutter with my 35 hp tractor and I think I'm about maxed out. While there are plenty of areas where I just cruise through the grass, there are a lot more areas that I have to shift into my lowest gear to be able to keep cutting and not bog down and actually cut what I'm going over. Rule of thumb is 5 PTO hp for every foot of cutter, and from everything I've heard and experienced, I think that's pretty accurate.

I want a 15 foot batwing and will need to get a bigger tractor to run it. I've seen the ten foot models like you asked about, but they are not just a 15 foot mowers with one of the wings removed. They have extra wheels and a certain twist to the tow bar so it will run straight behind the tractor with the one wing off to the side. I've only seen them for sale used, and I don't really remember the price. My thinking was that if I could get a mower like that, I could get away with a 50 to 60 hp tractor and save some money that way.

Eddie

 

[DT86]

I see no twist to the hitch or extra wheels involved.

 

[EddieWalker]

Nope, I don't see it there either.

Eddie

 

[DT86]

I also don't see pulling that mower with 37 PTO HP.

I used to pull a rigid 10' with 55 PTO HP. That would be all it wanted.

The OP may want to reconsider that 12 foot Stealth model Rhino, which is rated for 35 PTO Hp.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Heck of a load at what? 3-4 MPH? If his tractor is geared right, and can go 1.5-2 MPH it isnt going to be any more load then your 70hp @ 3-4mph

Heck of a load as in a pull behind mower doesn't weigh a few hundred lbs. If the OP has any sort of slopes, that mower just might put that tractor where it wants it. I would be ashamed to mow at 2mph just clipping grass. Buy a cutter that you can run atleast a walking pace. Otherwise, if you miss your ideal mowing window, your going to have to use a smaller mower anyways. I'm not debating whether 37pto hp will spin a cutter, I just have my doubts it is going to give a satisfactory performance. I would be much more inclined to demo a unit or two before I dropped the cash into it. At times, that 70pto hp is not enough for a 10 footer. I would love to have another 25hp at times.


Edit-Just looked at that stealth cutter. That may just be the ticket. I still would be cautious being at the bottom end of the recommended HP.

 

[LD1]

I have 29HP at the PTO and currently use a heavy 6' bushhog. NEver go below 3rd gear in the heaviest of stuff. Which IIRC is about 3 MPH. And often times, my mowing is lighter conditions and I find myself slowing down alot not because of power, but because of terrain. Rough or obsticals.

Currently looking for a nice 8' twin that dont weigh a ton. Dont want to go bigger than that cause of trailering and not wanting a wide load permit. But some of the places I do that get done 3-4 times a year dont require maximum power, but can be rough.

IF I am considering 8' with 29HP/pto thats the same ratio of 37hp and a 10' cutter

 

[rd_macgregor]

On the Stealth site, it says "1-1/2 cutting capacity". What does this mean, exactly? Is this purely a finish mower?

 

[LD1]

On the Stealth site, it says "1-1/2 cutting capacity". What does this mean, exactly? Is this purely a finish mower?

That would be a light duty bushhog.

Cutting capacity is how thick the saplings are that it is rated to be able to handle without damage. Usually dictated by gearbox HP ratings, and the overall heftiness of the deck. Most of the super HD cutters are rated for 4". Meaning if there is a 4" diameter tree in your way, you can run it over and not hurt the cutter. But in all honesty, I think that is soft wood ratings. IE: pine. Running over a 4" oak tree is not something I would want to make a habit of.

 

[foreman Etexas]

On the Stealth site, it says "1-1/2 cutting capacity". What does this mean, exactly? Is this purely a finish mower?

That just means will cut trees/brush up to 1"thick,deck and everything rated for that.
I had a 46pto Kubota and pulled a old heavy 15' Terran King batwing. I have a thread on here somewhere with pics,
(5040 vrs 15ft batwing). It done good pulling it,couldnt get in no hurry when I was mowing in a bottom where some weeds was 4ft tall,in light grass cutting it would run no problem.
I think on the smaller tractor stalling when trying to engage the batwing could have been the electric pto engagement(just guessing) or yeah could have been to low rpm's and working it to fast but just a guess.
Don't take me wrong I believe the 35pto will run the 15ft on light grass cutting but that's a load back there,they are heavy stay on level ground with it, mine even set out wide can be pushed. Its also a load on the internals on those type tractors,not built inside takes a lot of abuse...

As for taking one wing off yes can run but not pick up the one wing. Should be able to find a weight box depending on the model for it somewhere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=O9ZEfKDVLnA