B7500 with 5' Bush Hog

[Theridge]

Not sure the model number but I have a chance to buy a 5' bush hog. PTO will match up but will this be ok size for my B7500 tractor? Also, check out the photo, how much do you think it is worth?

 

[k0ua]

Maybe, it is a little big, but depending on what you are cutting it may be OK. Some guys do use them, but it may not handle the heavy stuff well with your 17 PTO horsepower. When I had a B7500 I used a 4 footer. Also consider keeping your loader on the front for front ballast.. While you 3pt will easily lift it, the weight is stuck pretty far out there, and will start to make the front end light. Since there is not a guard on that PTO shaft, you need to be extra careful to never get near it when the tractor is running. I am not sure what it is worth.

James K0UA

 

[BigSteve63]

I have 60" KK Heavy Duty rotary cutter that I pull behind my B2920. It pulls and cuts fine, but you really need the FEL in place or it gets a little hairy on the slopes

 

[Theridge]

Front end loader will stay on.

 

[Theridge]

Ok Im kind of new to this but is the B2920 bigger or smaller than my B7500?

 

[k0ua]

Ok Im kind of new to this but is the B2920 bigger or smaller than my B7500?

Slightly larger. Here is a couple of links you can compare with. This is a good site for you to bookmark anyway, lots of good info and videos on operation of various implements.. happy viewing


Kubota B2920 - Specifications - Attachments


Kubota B7500 - Specifications - Attachments


James K0UA

 

[k0ua]

By the way I have a set of tire chains (front and rear) that will fit a B7500 if you have industrial tires if you live anywhere near Southwest Missouri (branson) They are used, but still in good shape. I would let them go cheap.

James K0UA

 

[Ductape]

My opinion is to go with a 4 footer. I feel a 5 footer on your tractor is going to want to wag the dog too much.

The one pictured is actually in alot better shape than I see them around here on CL. Real rough ones start around 3 - 4 hundred , and go up from there.

 

[Theridge]

Yeah, I am thinking of looking for a 4'. Seems like the 5' may be a little much.

 

[LD1]

I have 60" KK Heavy Duty rotary cutter that I pull behind my B2920. It pulls and cuts fine, but you really need the FEL in place or it gets a little hairy on the slopes

You pull an 800lb cutter on a B2920

Yeah, I am thinking of looking for a 4'. Seems like the 5' may be a little much.

4' would be a much better match. But a lighter duty 5' would work, you would just have to slow down more and use caution when raising. You have HP and weight both working against you.

My opinion is to go with a 4 footer. I feel a 5 footer on your tractor is going to want to wag the dog too much.

The one pictured is actually in alot better shape than I see them around here on CL. Real rough ones start around 3 - 4 hundred , and go up from there.

Price is really regional. Around me, rough ones are $100-$200. And nice units like the one pictured are in the 3-4 range. If the one pictured were around me, I'd expect it to go for ~$400-$450