elastic or plastic?

jinman · Dec 19, 2003

It sure looks like a "copy" to me. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BillG_in_TX · Dec 19, 2003

It looks like nomad works for: AGRITURK in Aksehir, Turkey. I guess they are looking to manufacture a rotary cutter.

Maybe solid tires are better than laminated in Turkey? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

nomad · Dec 19, 2003

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My point here is that you asked for honest opinions, and many folks have given their opinion, but you seem to doubt their sincerity. )

Jinman, I'm sincere and these folks are sincere, no doubt about that. We are learning here and learning is an interaction. I really wanted to know laminated tire or solid tire. Why? Because I read/saw somewhere on the net (I can't remember now - Rhino or someone else?) that they also offer solid tires as well as laminated tires. Theoretically, solid tire should not be a problem, but you know the theories are for smooth spaces or for approximated spaces/surfaces. Real experiences like in the cutter use in the field becomes more important as irregularities in the field can't be easily theoretically formulated. Therefore, I asked folks here who have experienced their cutters for years. Now, I learned that no one here favors solid tires in the rotary cutters. Thanks to the folks here.

As for repainted or not; Well, it's a painted re-bent re-form. I may re-form it again easily if I don't like. I had seen another great one which was in green (was it of Midwest's?.) But the great simplicity and utilitarian view of that cutter form I currently have fits my current need perfectly enough. How did I re-form this cutter? Well, whole story is that; I have transformed it from the image-inary space to the real space by a functional relation coupled with the Lie Symmetry group theory. (lol, was a pure semi-theoretical explanation.) Anyways, do you think I can't do such a simple work? Well, you don't know me. I come from a family with a long background of culture of hand made natural fine arts (i.e. weaving.) For a person who knows how to make beautiful knots, such a simple metal knotting like cutters must not be a hard works, musn't it?;-) [ps: see an example/attached of such a fine art piece with some knots of mine; I name it: "From ColorS to Color" throughout the farming history"] Ps: By the way, did you know that the first human-made product in farming field was rug/weaving, i.e. knotted goat/sheep hairs. Enjoy.

markct · Dec 19, 2003

hmm, sure looks like he "built his own" brushog with no tools other than a paint brush, or if he did infact build it from raw steel then i would say he copied it part for part from a king kutter, so i realy dont see what will be so great about his cutter, its a design that is already redily available, at a reasonable price, and with good parts availability, whats gona make anyone buy one from nomad rather than KK or TSC, i know that no matter how thick headed the people at my local TSC are they are still usualy easier to get a point across to than nomad is.

TresCrows · Dec 19, 2003

Well, I have considered building my own cutter and after owning a KK cutter I assure all that will listen, I cannot imagine a poorer piece of equipment. I could design a better cutter in about 5 minutes, my 6yo niece could design a better cutter. The KK cutter is dang near junk level engineering as far as I am concerned. If he copied a KK is he ever in for a surprise /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.
Laminite vs solid. I hate the laminate tire because in conjunction with the junky KK engineering it gouges the hades out of my soil /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif. If I were building a cuttter, I would find myself an aircraft tire, preferably something off a biz jet. They can handle thousands of lbs of weight, tremendous impact and high speeds--like 200 plus. I don't think a laminate tire would last very long at 200 MPH after being slammed to the tarmac with max braking applied.
I would build a top link that incorporated a shock strut to allow flex and prevent excessive--DANGEROUS kickback. I think mine would have a rear cutting exhaust rather than a front one like the KK--is that like stupid or what. I also would probably have twin tail wheels, a front and side anti-scalp roller as well. The KK A-frame--exactly what kind of compact tractor was that monstrosity designed for--dare I use the word designed?
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b6200hst · Dec 20, 2003

TresCrows, didn't you just describe a finish mower, not a brushhog? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

rdam · Dec 20, 2003

I have a Bushhog brand "squealer" which is their light duty model. It appears stout and well built. It is certainly quieter than my prvious "Agri four". With little experience, I purchased the Bushhog based on input from TBN members.

So, why is the KingKutter poorly made in comparison to the BushHog?

jinman · Dec 20, 2003

( I don't think a laminate tire would last very long at 200 MPH after being slammed to the tarmac with max braking applied.
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I tried to get my tractor up to 200 MPH once, but 189 MPH was all I could make before the wind rolled my lips back and turned my face inside-out. Ouch! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

TresCrows, you are a funny guy. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

DK35vince · Dec 20, 2003

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So, why is the KingKutter poorly made in comparison to the BushHog? )

After using my previous John Deere brush mower ,my dads Bushhog Squealer and my current King Kutter brush mower and noticing very little differance in the way they work or cut I have the same question /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

jmc · Dec 20, 2003

I mounted 4 video cameras under my brush hog deck (one in each corner) so I know when the blade hits something big. I mounted the monitors on the hood. If you keep your eyes on the monitor while driving, you'll always know.

Monday, I'm ordering two more video cameras for the front of the tractor, along with my new grill and oilpan.