Finally Got A 6 Foot Rotary Cutter

[wirlybird]

So after many questions on different brands and models and exhaustive looking at for sale listings I think I came across a decent deal.

6 foot Countryline cutter basically unused. Paid $1150 for it.
Seems this is a Behlen Country brand cutter. They call it a medium duty.
Weights in just under 600 Lbs I believe.
PTO HP is 25-45 so seems pretty good for smaller tractors and should be right in line for my 3032E or my 3038E.
Also claims it can handle up to 2 1/4" "brush" but I'll run that test slowly and see how it does on smaller stuff. No need to beat it up.
Once I get some growth in a few fields out here we'll give it a try and see how it does on these tractors.
And a thank you to everyone who offered advice and opinions. Much appreciated.

 

[LD1]

Looks like where the toplink hooks is not on right according to pictures. It may work the way it is however. But if not, it looks like an easy fix.

Also dont look like a slip clutch, rather a shear pin/bolt. Be careful taking it through brush and giving it a workout. You will find the limits of the pin and may decide its money well spent to upgrade to a clutch.

 

[2manyrocks]

Yes. I'd hate to cut into anything 2 1/4" with a rotary cutter.

Now if you can just avoid rocks and scalping the ground in spots you should be golden.

 

[wirlybird]

Looks like where the toplink hooks is not on right according to pictures. It may work the way it is however. But if not, it looks like an easy fix.

Also dont look like a slip clutch, rather a shear pin/bolt. Be careful taking it through brush and giving it a workout. You will find the limits of the pin and may decide its money well spent to upgrade to a clutch.

Yes, I figured out that top part is on "backwards". The manual doesn't cover the top link and setting it. That part will just unbolt and flip it around.

This is what they call the medium duty and comes with shear pin setup. Their heavy duty comes with a slip clutch. According to the manual.
I am going to run with the shear pin for now and see how it goes. This RC is going to be more for the open fields that just need cutting. When I need to do heavier stuff I'll grab the Brush Bull!!

I buy 1/2X3 inch bolts and all metal lock nuts in bulk for the other hogs! Got to watch Grainger for deals on bolts. When they change a manufacturer they clear out all remaining stock for super cheap!

 

[wirlybird]

Yes. I'd hate to cut into anything 2 1/4" with a rotary cutter.

Now if you can just avoid rocks and scalping the ground in spots you should be golden.

Yea, this one is going to get the gravy jobs just cutting nice big open grassy areas!