BX2200 For My Dad

[KeithInSpace]

Just to let you know, you rock. And it looks like you got a HECK of a deal. I'd love to be able to do this for Pops, but as it is I'm purchasing a trailer (a new 7' x 16' car/equipment trailer for ~$1,800) sufficient to transport my rig/attachments to his house (about 2.5 hours away) and knock out his projects together. He is retiring in March.

Dad's projects include: Widen street culvert to better 5th wheel access, installing several french drains to divert spring water and fix several yard drainage issues, completely restore/replace driveway, install privacy fence on rear patio, install potable water line to 5th wheel, install "grass pave" under where 5th wheel is driven/accessed (ruts badly in rain), remove dead Apple tree, remove various root mats/stumps from trees past.

Figure I can get all that done in 2 or 3 days, right?

Just curious though...a question for the brain trust...why does one need both a MMM and a Bush Hog? Is it a mow quality thing? I figured if your terrain was rough enough to warrant a Bush Hog, you'd just use that to mow the rest of your yard. Obviously I don't know much, though.

 

[amigauser]

Just curious though...a question for the brain trust...why does one need both a MMM and a Bush Hog? Is it a mow quality thing? I figured if your terrain was rough enough to warrant a Bush Hog, you'd just use that to mow the rest of your yard. Obviously I don't know much, though.

Keith,

I am no expert but I believe a bush hog (eg: rotary cutter / rough cut mower) is designed for rough areas were there could be rocks, stumps, etc. and it does not give a manicured cut. The mid mount mower is a finish type mower and would give a manicured lawn cut.

I think most people who have both may have a manicured area around the house and a rougher field type area beyond so they require both. Cutting a rough field with a finish type mower would tear it up. So yes, it is both a mow quality and designated use issue.

Norm

 

[rpoage]

Just curious though...a question for the brain trust...why does one need both a MMM and a Bush Hog? Is it a mow quality thing? I figured if your terrain was rough enough to warrant a Bush Hog, you'd just use that to mow the rest of your yard. Obviously I don't know much, though.

My neighbor, who sucked me into this whole Kubota tractor thing, has a couple horses. He has about 1.5 acres in finished yard and about 5 to 6 acres in pasture. He has a brush hog and a MMM. It is odd to see him out mowing the pasture with the MMM in place but using the brush hog. The yard always get the MMM.

 

[KeithInSpace]

...odd to see him out mowing the pasture with the MMM in place but using the brush hog...

Indeed. Never pretended to be a tractor guy, so I don't know. I'm from the "spending less" side of the fence, so I was just curious why one would have both attached to a tractor. The answer is pretty clear...one is for junky lawn, the other is for pretty lawn.

 

[Tom_H]

Keith,

I run a heavy duty 40" Gearmore brush hog to cut weeds that are 12' or taller, sapplings, stuff 50 times denser than stuff that would choke a mower. This thing swings massive hammers that that simply pulverize the stuff it hits. There is no "cutting" involved. It leaves an extremely haggard look. Now from a distance, that is o.k. for a field of wild weeds. It could not even come close, however, to leaving a decent even and level cut on lawn turf. The MMM cannot cut such rough material, but is well suited for a nice lawn.

This is why the BX is such a versatile machine. At its size, it can do so many varied and diverse jobs. Now, I need to keep repeating that so'z I can convince the CFO that we need that BH6000 and a thumb for Xmas to go on the BX2200

 

[BUSTMUP]

Swmpbgy - I live in F'burg.

Keithinspace - The bush hog was part of the package. Not sure if I'll keep it or try to sell. Neither Dad or I really need it.

Going to pick the equipment up tomorrow. I'll try to post pictures next week

Thanks again to everyone's positive responses. I visit this site a lot and enjoy reading everyone's posts. A great group of folks who seem very knowledgeable and helpful.

Jeff

 

[Volfandt]

Originally Posted by rpoage
...odd to see him out mowing the pasture with the MMM in place but using the brush hog...

Used to do the same, but now that I've some what tamed the former pasture I finish mow it too. Takes about 2.5 hrs to knock 4 acres out, a nice Saturday morning excursion

 

[LBrown59]

1*I think you stole it.
2*What 2 do you have on hand?
4*The brush hog just happened to be in the package BUSTMUP got.
5*It is also why 3 BXs are even more versatile.

 

[LBrown59]

3* I'd love to be able to do this for Pops, but as it is I'm purchasing a trailer to transport my rig/attachments to his house (about 2.5 hours away) and knock out his projects together.

3* Unfortunately for me and my dad I was 24 years late getting my tractor
I got it in 2004 24 years after he died.
You and your dad are blessed.

 

[KeithInSpace]

You and your dad are blessed.

I know. It means a lot to me. Just spent 2 days in his crawlspace together with him replacing all the old steel water pipe with new copper.

Cost of materials: $600
Propane bottles consumed: 3...1 to joints, 2 to heat
Icy/Hot for your elbows that are still aching 2 months later: $7.89
Spending 16 hours trapped in a 40 year old crawlspace with your old man laughing about random stuff and jawling about who can sweat a better joint: PRICELESS

Turned the water on and had nary a single leak.

A little off the subject, but all differences aside, Mr. LBrown59 speaks the truth on this one. Little tearing in my eye. Thank you, Lee.

Very sincerely,

Keith