Rotary Cutter Brush Hog Selection infomation

[cbfomoco]

I have a feeling that I will be shoping for a new brush hog here at some point in the near future. I have called localy and got prices for many different brands and types. Also I have been looking on the net on the hogs at the different specs and features. So with out really naming any brands or such can anyone tell me what to look for in a good cutter. Buy that I mean I see some that say with more space behind the blad and around the blad it will give a better cut. Also some say in there books that a taller deck height will also give a better cut. Another that the close the blade to the ground the closer it will cut( which I believe) Also what about tip speed of the blad? I take it faster is better. Or anything else. What is there truth to?

I am looking basically for a 5 foot 3point hitch type. I mow in more than just 2-3 foot grass anything from trees( 1-2 in stuff) and up to grass above the canopy( not to mention rocks and items that are hidden. I want something that will cut clean and well( not leave stubs sticking up and strips of grass that I know that I ran over)I also want something that will hold up. I want it light, well built, and not to long as it makes tight spacers bad. Also I have one now that is basically shot. And another that is in this thread that I am trying find a brand of. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/176460-please-help-me-identify-name.html Thanks

 

[MrBushhog]

i have been really satisfied with my woods clipper. and price was good with the options it has. i use it in several times a week cutting anything from grass to what ever i find in the grass. its a 6 ft medium duty i think....but has been a good one.

 

[sweettractors]

We sell the Hawkline 5 ft for $895 shearpin protected or $995 with slip clutch protection. Ken Sweet

 

[sweettractors]

Be careful in the cutting of tree saplings, the next year after they are cut, the stump becomes seasoned out and are real bad about puncturing your tractor tires. Ken Sweet

 

[whistlepig]

I have a feeling that I will be shoping for a new brush hog here at some point in the near future. I have called localy and got prices for many different brands and types. Also I have been looking on the net on the hogs at the different specs and features. So with out really naming any brands or such can anyone tell me what to look for in a good cutter. Buy that I mean I see some that say with more space behind the blad and around the blad it will give a better cut. Also some say in there books that a taller deck height will also give a better cut. Another that the close the blade to the ground the closer it will cut( which I believe) Also what about tip speed of the blad? I take it faster is better. Or anything else. What is there truth to?

I am looking basically for a 5 foot 3point hitch type. I mow in more than just 2-3 foot grass anything from trees( 1-2 in stuff) and up to grass above the canopy( not to mention rocks and items that are hidden. I want something that will cut clean and well( not leave stubs sticking up and strips of grass that I know that I ran over)I also want something that will hold up. I want it light, well built, and not to long as it makes tight spacers bad. Also I have one now that is basically shot. And another that is in this thread that I am trying find a brand of. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/176460-please-help-me-identify-name.html Thanks

Well built is easy enough as is cutting clean and well. Light weight and cutting 1"-2" saplings may be a bit harder to find.

 

[clemsonfor]

Pig i was thinking the same thing. A light cutter will not necissarily be a good thing. From what i understand weight correlates to durribility in most tractor implements. My lightduty cutter has bulges ad small dents from either rocks or sapplings banging around under it. It cuts fine but for how long, time will see. I have had to repair and reinforce the rear angled support bracket cause it bent.

 

[TripleR]

I agree with whistlepig and clemonsfor; go with what is best. I opted for a compromise with mine and have been happy with my last two purchases a Woods and Land Pride medium duty with slip clutches.

I like a pretty deep deck and prefer chains over rubber for the front/back openings with a fairly long tail wheel assembly to make it smoother, but this hurts maneuverability.

You might also want to consider a flail mower, I know little about them, but quite a few people like them.