What size cutter for an M7060?

[Herkypilot]

I recently purchased a M7060 after having run a 6 foot 3pt BushHog behind an MX5100 for the last 5 years. The dealer said he wouldn't recommend anything bigger than an 8 foot pull type behind the M7060. That doesn't sound right to me - I'm thinking up to 12 foot batwing. Maybe something like the LP RC2512. I have moderate hills to mow. What do you all think?


HP

 

[redmaher]

71h.p. and they don't recommend more than 8 foot pull behind sounds crazy.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I recently purchased a M7060 after having run a 6 foot 3pt BushHog behind an MX5100 for the last 5 years. The dealer said he wouldn't recommend anything bigger than an 8 foot pull type behind the M7060. That doesn't sound right to me - I'm thinking up to 12 foot batwing. Maybe something like the LP RC2512. I have moderate hills to mow. What do you all think?


HP

In my mind, that 12 footer would be the perfect mower. :thumbsup:

 

[Herkypilot]

71h.p. and they don't recommend more than 8 foot pull behind sounds crazy.

Yes, and they have to order the 8 footer so it's not like he's trying to sell something on the lot.

 

[Herkypilot]

In my mind, that 12 footer would be the perfect mower. :thumbsup:

I'm looking at the Bushhog 1812 Flex wing which is 3200 lbs and the LandPride RC2520, 2500 lbs Both are rated at 1-1/2 maximum cut
The Bushhog looks pretty stout which I suppose accounts for the added weight.

HP

 

[redmaher]

LandPride is owned by Kubota. Seems like there should be some charts to see recommended attachments.

 

[oosik]

Over the seven years of owning the M6040 I seen a lot of varied opinions on maximum implement size for my tractor. My owners manual - which also covers the M7040 - recommends 84" and 1200# as being max size rotary cutter for both M6040 & M7040.

My concern has always been - to get a heavy duty rotary cutter - example Brown or Bush Hog - its not so much the PTO HP that limits my choice as it is the companies recommendations for maximum implement weight. I guess it has a lot to do with how "hard" you will be using the implement.

Anyhow - I continue to muddle on and, I guess, one day I may purchase a rotary cutter.

BTW - your Operators Manual for your new M7060 should have a page titled - "Implement Limitations".

 

[TripleR]

It will easily pull a 12', foreman Etexas pulls one with his M7040. His is a pull type though.

 

[big bubba]

what is the pto hp requirements of the LP RC2512? what is your pto hp, around 62-65? then take into consideration heavy growth, etc. & be ready to keep the blades sharp. that's where i'd start does that batwing model require 2 remotes? do you have 3 for good measure? good luck

 

[OrangeToys]

im running a 12ft batwing commerically with no issues. Any thing that is really tall and think I just slow down a little