Priefert Rotary Mower?

[scodemike]

Anyone ever hear of Priefert Rotary Mower's? I am looking at purchasing a new 5' and have looked at Rhino, Frontier, Landpride and John Deere. Deere is nice but beyond my target price.

 

[sellercreek]

Bush Hog Squealer. Priefert is likely to be a strong machine but I have no personal knowledge.

 

[scodemike]

Just to bump this, does anyone have experience with the Priefert Mower?

 

[JoeinTX]

No, no experience with the Priefert machines. I was in fact surprised to learn via your post that Priefert was now in the implement business. They have always been a cattle working tool company.....building work chutes.....gates....fencing products, etc.

Now, apparently, building shredders and post hole diggers and box blades and so on.

Looking at the cutters via their website they look pretty much like KKs or some other light prescription design mowers. Similar to Howse too. I wouldn't count them any higher, or pay any more, than you would for the common economy cutter/post hole digger/box blade you could get from the nearest TSC, Northern Tool, etc.

 

[bcp]

Compare the weights.

Bruce

 

[wcampbell47]

I recently purchased a Priefert 5 foot standard mower. It is a sturdy unit, more so than the KK found at Tractor Supply but not as sturdy as a Rhino. Priefert makes both a standard and heavy duty 5 foot model. I only have a shear pin, would have preferred a slip clutch. So far the unit has performed admirably. So far the only issue is using my Quick Attach for the 3 point. My unit sat at a McCoys for at least 2 years that I know of so it was probably made prior to quick attach popularity or something larger than my B3200. The first time out I actually used it to cut the lawn. Did a nice job. One other thing. When removing the blade for sharpening the socket purchased from TSC seemed a bit small. I am using a 1 5/8". Don't know if the nut is oversized or the socket is wrong sized, but it's a tight fit.

This is my first brush mower so don't have anything else to compare. It runs quieter than my 4' land pride finish mower.

 

[scodemike]

Thanks for the replies. I have reviewed the specs on the Priefert vs Rhino and Frontier. Weight wise they are close, Rhino is 640, Frontier is 590 and Priefert is 516. Deck thickness is similar, Rhino is 10 gauge, Priefert 12 and Frontier 11.

 

[idaho2]

How does it compare to a Kodiak?

idaho2

 

[scodemike]

So originally I was looking for a good used Brush Hog, mostly junk with high prices. Then I compared various new models and after visiting a dealer narrowed it to a Rhino 160 or a Landpride RCR1860. Same price, just need to decide which. The only differences are the Rhino has a lower rpm, bigger gear box and cuts 1 1/2" material. The Landpride has higher rpm, slightly smaller box and cuts 1". Given my usage the smaller material cut is not an issue. The diference between 65 hp and 50 hp box respectively with my 3320 probably doesn't matter. Oh and they are within 30 lbs in total weight.
Any thoughts?

 

[lilranch2001]

Thanks for the replies. I have reviewed the specs on the Priefert vs Rhino and Frontier. Weight wise they are close, Rhino is 640, Frontier is 590 and Priefert is 516. Deck thickness is similar, Rhino is 10 gauge, Priefert 12 and Frontier 11.

from 10 ga to 12 ga is quite a sizable difference

 

[scodemike]

from 10 ga to 12 ga is quite a sizable difference

I agree re: deck thickness, especially after physically looking at the Rhino & Landpride. I just got off a conference call with the local sales rep and engineer from Priefert, I left not that impressed. The engineer agreed their offering is more light duty as compared to the other's.

 

[daveinnh]

I bought a cheap 5' rotary and added a slip clutch

- definitely get/add a slip clutch and exercise it each spring;
- 2 trailing wheels are better than 1;
- stump-jumper dish is a plus;
- I'd agree - heavy steel is better.

 

[scodemike]

Well I did it, I was going to purchase a new landpride and came across a deal on a JD MX5. I was amazed at the condition when I went to look at it, not heavily used. It has the advantages of chains front/rear and a slip clutch. He was asking $1200 and I got it for $900, including a top llink, PTO shaft and linch pins.

Now I have a question, what size socket do I need to remove the blades for sharpening? I have a 1 5/16" and it is too small?

 

[john meyer]

I have a 500 model. The slip clutch disc wore out. It is ten years old and Priefert cannot find the replacement disc. Woods found them for my 40 year old brush hog. My advice is to buy an established name brand brush hog. My unit is useless for want of a five dollar part. I hope I can find a disc somewhere else on the internet.

 

[cathy liebchen]

Well I did it, I was going to purchase a new landpride and came across a deal on a JD MX5. I was amazed at the condition when I went to look at it, not heavily used. It has the advantages of chains front/rear and a slip clutch. He was asking $1200 and I got it for $900, including a top llink, PTO shaft and linch pins.

Now I have a question, what size socket do I need to remove the blades for sharpening? I have a 1 5/16" and it is too small?

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1 11/16” is the standard size for blade nuts on the light to medium duty models