Rotary Cutter Hoping for some help with Sidewinder Brush hog

[stuckmotor]

I like the price, BUT, notice another mower sitting beside it. I wonder whether it's the Sidewinder's replacement and why it's being replaced. If my Ranger had a big enough bed to haul it, I'd be tempted to buy it myself.

 

[Xfaxman]

I like the price, BUT, notice another mower sitting beside it. I wonder whether it's the Sidewinder's replacement and why it's being replaced. If my Ranger had a big enough bed to haul it, I'd be tempted to buy it myself.

The mower sitting beside it is a skid steer front mount, hydraulic powered Bobcat Brushcat:

 

[J.Wal]

I know I can pull a 5’ no problem. This is only 6” more..... but from what I get feedback on, the weight is a lot more.

I plan to buy a EA Bush hog if I don’t find one used before spring that works.

 

[J.Wal]

Went and looked at it. Would be too heavy and too wide for my 3130. But a dang heavy duty brush cutter though!

 

[CallMeChaz]

This is only 6 more..... but from what I get feedback on, the weight is a lot more..

If this helps anyone on the future looking at Sidewinder...I have 5' Sidewinder. It is half-again the beast any other rotary was that I ever had! I swear you could crush rocks with it to gravel your driveway. I'm slinging it around with a Kubota L2250. Lifting is a breeze, and it tracks fine on my hilly 6 acres. I wish I had a 6-foot something or other. My Kub is 64", and I get a lousy cut under the tires--though I'm guessing new blades would give me another 2" on either side. They are really rough!

I've run tractors of all sizes, industrial and farm, for 50 years and feel comfortable knowing if I'm pushing the edge. If a 6' Sidewinder were a few-hundred pounds heavier, I would not hesitate to use it with my 2250 if run sensibly.

BTW, if you need help with Sidewinder parts, check with Hercules Ag & Outdoor, (318) 377-9481

They claim 50 years of service as FMC employees.

 

[John Huhmann]

I have found a 6’ Sidewinder Brush hog for sale locally for $800. It is said to be in working order, no issues. I love the design. Simple yet effective. I have read great reviews of it eating anything the tractor can go over.... but from people pulling 7’ ones behind 70HP tractors. It’s said to be very heavy and well made.

I have a Kubota 3130 ( 30HP, 25HP at PTO) my concern is will my tractor be able to use the 6’ brush hog of this design and not be too much for the tractor.

I had planned on buying a new EA Brush hog this spring but if the Sidewinder will work, may be worth saving a little. No slip clutch/ Shearwater bolt, no gear box... hit something and the tire keeps going and he plate below stops. No gears or anything get damaged or risk damage.

Thoughts? Anyone have this and got feedback? View attachment 536830

I got and I like it but I burn up the tire is my tire or is my bearing bad ? I

 

[japody]

I got and I like it but I burn up the tire is my tire or is my bearing bad ? I

Is it slipping? Check the tire pressure. It should be about 40 PSI. If it still slips, take out a shim under the wheel hub.

 

[Doobie77]

Build a bridle out of chain to hang bush hog from tractor, very easy to build ( or purchase), I run a SW 72 using Massey Ferguson 135 Special, cuts what tractor will push over.

 

[John0829]

I got and I like it but I burn up the tire is my tire or is my bearing bad ? I

Get your hands on a manual there are instructions on how to correctly setup the tire so the proper pressure is put on the plate it runs on. You also must make sure the tire is properly inflated. When I had my 6' it would cut anything I could ride down and the tire looked as good on the day I sold it as it did when I bought it.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I know I can pull a 5’ no problem. This is only 6” more..... but from what I get feedback on, the weight is a lot more.

I plan to buy a EA Bush hog if I don’t find one used before spring that works.

You might want to search for the thread titled " Status of Everything Attachments" on this forum before you send them any of your hard earned money, I'm pretty sure there are several members on this site that got burned, so Buyer Beware.