bush hog recommendation

[RSKY]

Mowers usually make a big jump in price from 6-ft to 7-ft. Or they did a few years ago when I was shopping. They also make a big jump from a single spindle to a double. For only eight acres with a 40 something horsepower tractor I would get a name brand 6-ft single spindle. Why spend the money on something larger to save a few minutes. Also I assume you will be mowing this yearly and so you don't need one of the super heavy duty mowers. Those are for clearing ground that hasn't been mowed in a few years. Usually wider and slower is better when bushhogging especially on rough ground but in this case, with only eight acres, cost would be a big factor to me.

 

[Hay Dude]

Its a real big jump from a 7’ to an 8’ twin

 

[LD1]

Yes you can handle a single spindle 6" cutter very well as long as you keep sharp blades under it.

Not sure I understand this?

IF you are cutting pasture grasses more than once a year...sure sharpen them every once in awhile. But it really makes little difference. But sharp blades are the LAST thing you want if you are going to mow any saplings at all

 

[Hay Dude]

Not sure I understand this?

IF you are cutting pasture grasses more than once a year...sure sharpen them every once in awhile. But it really makes little difference. But sharp blades are the LAST thing you want if you are going to mow any saplings at all

Yep, they will come right back. Dull blades kill brush better.

 

[LD1]

Yep, they will come right back. Dull blades kill brush better.

And lots fewer tire punctures

 

[yanmars]

I would agree with the 6 feet recommendation. If you have many rocks do not get too light of deck or it will suffer. I was happier with my heavy duty unit than my light unit.

 

[MagicMM]

Did the OP give any indication that he would be mowing saplings??

 

[JohnnyMX]

I have a MX5200 and a 6' LandPride cutter. It works good in all conditions, but I wouldn't want more width in super heavy stuff. If it was all maintained cutting maybe 7' would be fine, but the 6' is a home run.

 

[underwood tire]

I run a 12 foot batwing.

 

[cathy liebchen]

We have a Brown 416 and it’s the best you can buy

 

[LD1]

We have a Brown 416 and it’s the best you can buy

Brown makes a fine cutter. But I wouldn't go as far as to say it's the best you can buy

 

[Otgaugres]

We have a Woods BB720x (6ft) on our MX5800 tractor. It does a great job on the brush and saplings. It has a 3" cutting capacity and is pretty stout at ~1200 lbs. We paid a little extra for the chain guards.

I’ve got one as well for my JD 4066R. It’s a beast, but it does a great job. I’ve lost a couple of the chain guards because of lost or broken bolts. Not cheap to replace. When I did, I added Loctite to the new and the existing bolts on all the guards. Worth checking if you haven’t already experienced the problem. The existing ones on my machine weren’t very tight. Still, a very good cutter. I like the blade attachment design.

 

[big bubba]

imho a 7' hog is a ******* size machine seldom used. appropriate size jumps usually from 6' to 8' twin spindle. agree w/consensus, 7' would be an oversized mismatch. 6' would be fine. loaded rear tires would help w/the relatively light weight of your tractor. best of luck

 

[Binx]

I’ve got one as well for my JD 4066R. It’s a beast, but it does a great job. I’ve lost a couple of the chain guards because of lost or broken bolts. Not cheap to replace. When I did, I added Loctite to the new and the existing bolts on all the guards. Worth checking if you haven’t already experienced the problem. The existing ones on my machine weren’t very tight. Still, a very good cutter. I like the blade attachment design.

Thank you Otgaugres. I told my husband and he said he will check the bolts. We don't want to lose them, especially since it would probably take a few months and some bucks to get a new set.

 

[cathy liebchen]

Brown makes a fine cutter. But I wouldn't go as far as to say it's the best you can buy

Name a better one? It’s what all the state Highway departments use

 

[LD1]

Name a better one? It’s what all the state Highway departments use

So you work for brown or get a commission or something?

You comment on every post....even guys asking about a light duty cutter for mowing pasture and suggest a heavy brown.

You have been to ALL 50 states to know that ALL divisions in each state use brown.........not. you are so full of yourself it isn't even funny.

When splitting hairs on what is "best"....it comes down to opinion. But there are heavier duty cutters than the brown 416.

And best at what? How are you using a cutter....

Bottom line....nobody is disputing that brown doesn't make a good cutter. But damn....take the freaking blinders off