Okay here's a really dumb question

NIXON · Feb 24, 2003

Okay here\'s a really dumb question

Does anyone make a mid mounted mower that is heavy duty ? AS in "brush hog " ? I've got a bunch of trees on the property ,and getting through them would be a problem with a rear mounted brush hog . A mid mount finish mower just wouldn't last . John

Mosey · Feb 24, 2003

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( I've got a bunch of trees on the property ,and getting through them would be a problem with a rear mounted brush hog . John)

I've certainly never heard of a mid mount rotary cutter. Why is a rear mount such a problem? Is it because the rear mount will swing out on turns and you don't have room between the large trees? What are you trying to cut? Saplings, brush?

thcri · Feb 24, 2003

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Danny,

That is a pretty good question. I was wondering why he couldn't get a bush hog in there if he could get a MMM in there. But I didn't think of the turning thing and it may be a problem for him.

I will want to watch this post to see how it comes out.

Murph

NIXON · Feb 24, 2003

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Danny, You hit it on the head! Most of my property is Larch and Fir trees . Very closely planted . 6 ft or less . I'm sure I could get to most of it with a 3pt brush hog,but it would be a real pain . Most of what I want to cut is blackberry and blue berry bush . ,along with some multi florra rose . However there are some small stumps (Xmas tree cutting ) and rocks that I'd like to avoid . The swinging of a back mounted cutter would make for a lot of work avoiding obsticles . Just lazy, I suppose . Like I said , it is a dumb ??? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gifJohn

Mosey · Feb 24, 2003

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There was a thread on these a while ago and folks seemed to really like them: Rugged Cut Walk-Behind Mower

tdenny · Feb 24, 2003

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I used a walk behind blade before I purchased my tractor. It was manufactured by Bachtold and that thing worked like magic. I "mowed" right through strand after strand of 1-3 inch alder trees like they were grass. It was very similar to the DR. Mower you see but this thing was a little more suited for commercial use. It can go anywhere. You might want to check this out. I've personally never heard of or seen a mid-mount-hog. Maybe because they fear that too many things might get stuck underneath the tractor. When I brush hog sometimes saplings I mow over bend over spring back and need another going over. Just a guess /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

rancar · Feb 24, 2003

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"...and getting through them would be a problem with a rear mounted brush hog..."

Anticipate the turning radius you have and plan accordingly. In tight corners on the property's perimeter think of backing in to cut down brush, saplings, etc.

....Bob

tdenny · Feb 24, 2003

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Good point Rancar. I do alot of backing into brush when using the hog.

cwave · Feb 24, 2003

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I have a John Deere 6 foot MMM - That sucker is very very heavy - JD promotes their 5 foot mower as a 7 Iron and the 6 foot is even a thicker deck. A problem with a MMM would be you can't raise it very high.

7 Iron

herbenus · Feb 24, 2003

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I actually prefer backing in on heavy stuff. Cut a little, then move forward and look for those hidden tree stumps (which I have a lot of). Saves wear on the front and bottom of tractor. Probably a little overcautious but I don't have a lot of heavy hogging as a rule.