Rotary Cutter Looking for a reliable (proper sized) bush hog

[Kubotafarmer98]

I was unable to pull up the specs on the Land Pride, but the bb72x has a 75hp gearbox not the 120hp box used on the bb720. The bh26 is similar with a 130hp gearbox.

If I remember correctly a MX is about the same weight as the L series???:confused3:

You may want to talk to someone that owns a MX and one of those mowers before investing, or just use the new machine for your mowing chores.

The Land Pride has a category 3 driveline and that's about as much as I could get info wise. The MX5200 weighs a little over 3,700lbs but I think that's not counting the fluid in the tires or the loader and after the fluid and loader it should weigh around 5,000lbs.

 

[Kubotafarmer98]

So would a BB72X be better suited? The specs show it weighing at a little over 800lbs.

 

[CobyRupert]

I run a 7’ , 1100 lb. mower behind a JD 5075, loaded tires. Plenty of power even when cruising in grass. It definitely covers ground. However most of my hogging is in tight spaces, in ditches, on banks, etc.. where I think a 6’ would work better. On the other hand the mower width is about the same as the tractor’s so you can get next to fences, trees and buildings.
Front is only light if the complete FEL is off, but that’s what suitcase weights are for if required.
With FEL frame, or with bucket I don’t worry about front being light. I do get myself in some situations where I worry about lifting it too high and changing center of gravity too much.

 

[dbaer78]

I wouldn't hesitate to run the BB720x with your tractor. I run a 172 rhino which is the equivalent of a BB72x woods and you can hardly tell it's back there. You won't have any trouble if you leave the loader on. If I were in the market for a new cutter I'd be looking at a BB720x or equivalent.

 

[Kubotafarmer98]

I wouldn't hesitate to run the BB720x with your tractor. I run a 172 rhino which is the equivalent of a BB72x woods and you can hardly tell it's back there. You won't have any trouble if you leave the loader on. If I were in the market for a new cutter I'd be looking at a BB720x or equivalent.

I'm assuming it makes good counterweight as well?

 

[dbaer78]

Yes... 1100 pounds would be a great counterweight for an MX. They're light in the rear. I forgot to mention that my tractor is an MX5100... the precursor to yours.

 

[Kubotafarmer98]

Yes... 1100 pounds would be a great counterweight for an MX. They're light in the rear. I forgot to mention that my tractor is an MX5100... the precursor to yours.

Would the BB720 bog or strain the MX on hillsides or in thick grass/brush?

 

[LeadPoison]

My M4900 with a BB720 will bog in real heavy stuff. 6 foot tall and higher. Super dense stuff.

 

[dbaer78]

Would the BB720 bog or strain the MX on hillsides or in thick grass/brush?

Any 6 foot cutter can bog a 40-50hp tractor in super heavy tall grass. You just have to slow down. Generally brush cuts easier than heavy grass... within reason. My tractor is a hydrostat and in super heavy tall grass on slope (like the back of a lake dam) I run low range and it does just fine.

 

[Notforhire]

Would the BB720 bog or strain the MX on hillsides or in thick grass/brush?

I don't think HP is going to be an issue. If you had a lightweight 6 ft cutter it's still a 6 ft. cutter and the power to spin it would be about the same. The only additional load would be carrying more weight (500 lbs?) up the hill. I have no issues with my JD which is a heavier rig with just a little more HP.
If it's real thick I'd think you'd want to reduce your travel speed anyway.

It's good that we've heard from a member with almost the same rig that doesn't seem to be having any issues. You can't get any better info than that.:thumbsup: