Before I get a 5 foot bush hog for 7610....

fishdoc · Sep 21, 2005

I would like to make sure that this is an appropriate size rotory cutter for the 7610. Any suggestions? I'm not in a hurry..... in fact I still haven't decided on which PTO generator to get and that will come first.

Thanks,

Richard

Will_C · Sep 21, 2005

Richard, I would advise you to think about a 48" cutter for the 7610. I have used a 48" cutter behing a B2400 (the same size as your B7610) and it seemed to be the right match. The size and amount of the vegetation that you are cutting matters alot. The combination enabled me to move along quickly in light growth, and I was able to mow heavier growth at a slower pace, yet still take a full swath. If you know you will only be mowing lighter material, the 5' modle would work.
Will

dillo99 · Sep 21, 2005

fish,

I have a B7500 and I purchased a 48" bush hog this summer. It works great. I do think that it could handle something a little larger, but....

A long time ago I used to use my dad's Ford 8N with a 72 inch hog and it was downright scary. The centrifical force generated by the mower would literally turn the tractor if you were'nt paying attention. It wasn't always clear whether the tractor was driving or the bush hog! So my general preference is to go smaller...

Mike

wushaw · Sep 21, 2005

My previous tractor was a B7500 and I used to pull a 60" RFM behind it and it would pull it but it was workin it pretty good and the temps would run higher than any other time.
A 48" would be a good match.

fishdoc · Sep 21, 2005

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I have a B7500 and I purchased a 48" bush hog this summer. It works great. I do think that it could handle something a little larger, but....

A long time ago I used to use my dad's Ford 8N with a 72 inch hog and it was downright scary. The centrifical force generated by the mower would literally turn the tractor if you were'nt paying attention. It wasn't always clear whether the tractor was driving or the bush hog! So my general preference is to go smaller...

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I've driven a Ford setup like you mention.....when you put in the clutch the engine is disengaged but the PTO is still hooked directly to the rear wheels.... this should not happen with the HST.

So far it looks like the vote is for a 48". Any 60" votes?

Thanks,

Richard

andyrc130 · Sep 21, 2005

I have a 7610 with a 5' KK Hog. I would say that if the stuff you want to clear is thick, the first time you run the 5' you will have to go VERY slow. The next time you mow you can go quicker, but not as fast as you could with a 4'. My buddy sold me this Hog dirt cheap - otherwise I probably would have bought a 4'. Once you have mowed several times a 5' will do just fine though behind the 7610.

crown · Sep 21, 2005

I think the best decision would be to go with the 4 foot. If you are only cutting weeds in a field the 5 foot would work fine but for those times when you have real hogging to do you will be most happy with the 4 footer.