6 or 7' brush-hog on an L4400
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KennethBrown
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Re: 6 or 7\' brush-hog on an L4400
I have no idea but do have input. I have a 5500 Mahindra that is 54 hp. I bought a 6' hog because I wanted to get in tight places. I have regretted it, shoulda went 7 or even 8. If your tractor will pull it go for the bigger shredder.
I have no idea but do have input. I have a 5500 Mahindra that is 54 hp. I bought a 6' hog because I wanted to get in tight places. I have regretted it, shoulda went 7 or even 8. If your tractor will pull it go for the bigger shredder.
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Re: 6 or 7\' brush-hog on an L4400
What pto hp do you have, and what is your 3pt rated for, and tractor weight? What ya mowing?
Soundguy
What pto hp do you have, and what is your 3pt rated for, and tractor weight? What ya mowing?
Soundguy
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MMM
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Re: 6 or 7\' brush-hog on an L4400
Woods is a brand name. 7' cutters are usually the most taxing on pto hp. You might find yourself at a snails pace in thick grass. A double spindle 8' uses less.
Careful with width and selection of what you want to use cutter for. If you get too far beyond width of rears it can hang up on stumps/trees doing food plots or reclaim work. Not a problem in open pasture.
Woods is a brand name. 7' cutters are usually the most taxing on pto hp. You might find yourself at a snails pace in thick grass. A double spindle 8' uses less.
Careful with width and selection of what you want to use cutter for. If you get too far beyond width of rears it can hang up on stumps/trees doing food plots or reclaim work. Not a problem in open pasture.
Farmwithjunk
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Re: 6 or 7\' brush-hog on an L4400
The biggest single consideration should be weight. It does take a lot more HP to run 7' over 6'. But look at weights of 6 and 7 foot mowers of the same brand/model. The 7'er is generally 40 to 60% heavier. Add in the fact that the weight will extend back at least another foot behind the tractor. Most medium-to-heavy duty 7' mowers will weigh from 1200 to 1800 lbs (and even higher)
Anything short of mowing your lawn, I'd stick with a minimum of 50 HP for a 7' mower. 60 would be better.
The biggest single consideration should be weight. It does take a lot more HP to run 7' over 6'. But look at weights of 6 and 7 foot mowers of the same brand/model. The 7'er is generally 40 to 60% heavier. Add in the fact that the weight will extend back at least another foot behind the tractor. Most medium-to-heavy duty 7' mowers will weigh from 1200 to 1800 lbs (and even higher)
Anything short of mowing your lawn, I'd stick with a minimum of 50 HP for a 7' mower. 60 would be better.
