Actual cut width ?

[G McCall]

Why is the actual cut width of my "6" foot Brush Hog cutter making a measured 5 feet wide cut. ??

I purchased a 6 foot Brush Hog Model 296 cutter or at least that is what I paid for.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I've got a 286, the model prior to the 296. It's essentially the same mower only with a re-designed deck. It cuts a full 6'. Check and see if the blades are fully extended.

 

[Gizmo36]

It is a 5 foot or it has the wrong blades on it.With that said the first thing I do to a new bushhog is take the blades off and cut a 1/2 inch off the blades. if I buy new blades I cut 1/2 inch off.

 

[pitt_md]

It is a 5 foot or it has the wrong blades on it.With that said the first thing I do to a new bushhog is take the blades off and cut a 1/2 inch off the blades. if I buy new blades I cut 1/2 inch off.

What is the reason for doing that?

 

[G McCall]

I know the cutter is as wide as my car hauler.

Maybe the blades are too short or one or both is not swinging freely.
I will have to check these things out next time I am at my country place.

Also, why cut blades ?

 

[N80]

My JD 6 footer cuts 6 feet. Also puzzled about cutting the blade tips off.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Also, why cut blades ?

You can bet this will be an "interesting" answer

 

[Gizmo36]

I keep one bush hog for work for deer hunters . They think you can bush hog anything . The sides get bent and the blades hit the sides when you turn. I cut 1/2 inch off so I don't have to listen to the noise when it get bent.They pay good money , The money comes from 40 people and not just one.

 

[RobJ]

My 4' is 4'. Interesting on cutting the tips of the blades, first I thought it might be because branches can get stuck between the side and blade, but then remembered the blades swing and that's not a problem. I do have this problem on my FM when I venture into some sticks. It'll get pinned to the side and the belt will start slipping.

Good Luck,
Rob

 

[LBrown59]

It is a 5 foot or it has the wrong blades on it.With that said the first thing I do to a new bushhog is take the blades off and cut a 1/2 inch off the blades. if I buy new blades I cut 1/2 inch off.

Why do you cut them off ?
?

 

[N80]

He just said up above. Apparently he has folks who use his equipment. They abuse it and bend the sides in, then the blades hit the sides. So he shortens the blades so that they don't hit the bent in sides.

And apparently these folks are deer hunters and most deer hunters are a few cards short of a full deck, of course.

 

[G McCall]

Okay here is an update on my Bush Hog cut width.

..................................................................................................
....................................................................................................
I measured wrong.

But dang it...that 6 foot cut looks awful small in that big field .

crawling back in my hole now

 

[RobJ]

Okay here is an update on my Bush Hog cut width.

..................................................................................................
....................................................................................................
I measured wrong.

But dang it...that 6 foot cut looks awful small in that big field .

crawling back in my hole now

Man has gutts!! Give him an extra 200 posts for the count!

 

[N80]

I'll state the obvious: Cut once then measure twice!

 

[firemanpat2910]

I'll state the obvious: Cut once then measure twice!

now that is funny I agree OP gets credit for posting the results. When you are on the tractor seat 6' looks small against several acres.

 

[RobJ]

now that is funny I agree OP gets credit for posting the results. When you are on the tractor seat 6' looks small against several acres.

4' even smaller!!

 

[Nuru]

Okay here is an update on my Bush Hog cut width.

..................................................................................................
....................................................................................................
I measured wrong.

But dang it...that 6 foot cut looks awful small in that big field .

crawling back in my hole now

LOL! yeah don't you love that second look discovery! LOL!

 

[Nuru]

4' even smaller!!

Gee is that an old path where the animals were walking through the forest?

 

[xlr82v2]

I'll state the obvious: Cut once then measure twice!

Heck, just measure it the first time... sounds like the ol' eyeballs are out of calibration!!