BX24 rear rotary mower size

[George the Beagle]

I have a 48" Land Pride for my BX 1860 which works well--as long as I leave the FEL on. Without it, it's wheelie city.

 

[pdowling1]

I have run a 5' rotary cutter with my BX2200, and to be honest it is too much weight too far back. Power isn't even an issue, it will cutt anything I can run over, it is just not a good match for the small machine. Stick to a 4' cutter and you will be happy.

 

[rnbrn21]

Thanks for all the reply's, 4' it is.

 

[GBOUTDOORS]

I pull a 4' from TSC with my BX2360 and find it just the right size. It will cut anything up to 2" + . Even high bush blueberry can't stand up to it. I do keep the FEL on as I am cutting on uneven ground clearing the under brush on my 18 acres of over grown woodlands. The 4' unit is much easier to get in and around the trees with out any damage to the trees or the cutter.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

I run a 42" hog on my BX24. Often wish it was larger, until it bogs badly in tall grass. I'd guess a 48 would be OK, but my little 42 seems better suited to the machine.

As others have said, get a set of plates for that BX. Grass seems pretty harmless until it wipes out a driveshaft boot, the radiator fan, and yanks the wiring harness off the machine.

Been there, done that. Never mind the T-shirt.

Z.

 

[94BULLITT]

The manual says to go with a 42." I would not go any bigger than a 4.' A 5' will push the tractor all over the place.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The 48" King Kutter XB rotary cutters are designed specifically for tractors like yours. They have dual adjustable wheels, a stump jumper and standard rubber shielding. I think you'll be better off with a cutter that your tractor can power efficiently rather than be under powered with a cutter that is too heavy.

 

[rnbrn21]

So now comes the question of where to get a skid plate. The only skid plate that I came across is made by Bro-Tek. They seem to only sell on Ebay and there are no listing on there for Bro-Tek. Does anyone know where I can get a skid plate.

 

[GolfAddict]

So now comes the question of where to get a skid plate. The only skid plate that I came across is made by Bro-Tek. They seem to only sell on Ebay and there are no listing on there for Bro-Tek. Does anyone know where I can get a skid plate.

If you do not have, and do not plan to get, a mid-mount mower (belly mower deck), then this one from BXpanded looks good, and I understand it is easy-on and easy-off.
BXpanded Under Armor

I have Bro-Tek myself. I have a MMM, and the Bro-Tek skid plates are multiple sections. You can have the rear plate section on (protecting the vulnerable HST fan) with the mower deck on. If you pull the mower deck off, you can add the forward pieces to protect the rest of the underbelly.

I have accessories from both BXpanded and Bro-Tek, and am very happy with the stuff I've gotten from each. BXpanded has a website (linked above) you can order directly off of. With Bro-Tek, you can just email Richard and arrange your purchase. He responds very quickly.

 

[GolfAddict]

The 48" King Kutter XB rotary cutters are designed specifically for tractors like yours. They have dual adjustable wheels, a stump jumper and standard rubber shielding. I think you'll be better off with a cutter that your tractor can power efficiently rather than be under powered with a cutter that is too heavy.

I really like the XB line of implements from KK. I think they are sized just right for our BX's, and are painted orange to match! I have the XB tiller and boxblade, and if I were to get a rotary cutter/brush hog that is what I'd be looking at.