Rotary Cutter Rotary Cutter Shopping (again)

[rockyridgefarm]

I am back to shopping for a rotary cutter. I will be using it on my Deere 4310 4WD, 25 pto hp. Actually, my wife will use it quite a bit. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I have about 60 acres of mowing, but we aren't in a big hurry, and its pasture, not golf course or lawn. I knew the tractor wouldn't handle an 8' or 15' batwing! We are happy taking turns with the cutting. But I don't want to be silly and get too small, or too heavy.

I want all the safety shields, and would prefer a slip clutch. I want it to be quick hitch capable, too. (Gotta take care of the Missus!)

I looked at KingKutter. The build quality is rough; they don't use continuous welds, and the top is pretty thin. At $1000.00 (price to my door, with accessories) for a 5' They aren't that great a value.

A Midwest is nice. About $1050. Sure looks better. None Locally so I get to add freight.

A Deere MX5 is a medium duty cutter at $1400 I like the easy clean top.

But a 5' won't extend past my wheels. A 6' would. My tractor is rated to an LX6. Now I am just cutting grass and blackberries, with some small (1/2 inch) saplings. Seems the 6' would hold up OK.

But the price is pretty close to the MX5. (an LX6 is $1317) Would I be happier with the more durable cutter? Will it cut faster, due to its design? (The lit suggests this)



Thanks!

 

[BillG_in_TX]

You might try Kioti dealers. I understand they carry (or can order) the Midwest line.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Thanks! I tried that, but none around here seem to....

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Check out the International 6'. I believe Sweet Tractors/ ad on this website carries them. I have a 7' HD and it'll pretty much cut anything you can drive over or back over. Price will be reasonable compared to the JD. BobG in VA

 

[RoyJackson]

"At $1000.00 (price to my door, with accessories) for a 5' "

A GRAND for a King Kutter 5' cutter?

Around here, that cutter goes for < $600 and maybe $750 with chains.

I've a 5' Land Pride that cost a $1000. It has the rubberized guards rather then chains. It's a well built unit.

There's no doubt your 4310 should handle a 6' cutter easily. I'd even price 7' and 8' cutters.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

KingKutter $700.00
Chains $120.00
Slip Clutch $120.00
Tax $94.00

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<font color="green"> I'd even price 7' and 8' cutters. </font>
I wouldn't dare hope that I could go that big... The 8 footers I've seen (MX8) are HUGE-MUNGOUS!!!

Now I have wondered about a 84" dual spindle, but I am too poor, I guess...

 

[MiniOaksMocha]

I gave $595 for a 5' Modern Bushhog last year which I pull behind a NH TC29D. Wish I would have bought a 6' unit as all I use it for is to maintain pasture land also, plus with the Hydrostat, slowing down for thick stuff is no problem. Seems to be a pretty good unit. Also have an old 1974 Bushhog model 105 unit which my Dad purchased new back in 1974. Other than having the deck rebuilt and new blades, it's still used to maintain approx 30 acres per year of pasture land. I'm not sure that the Modern unit will be still be running in 30 years like the Bushhog brand, but for the money difference, I can buy 2 units. Question: if all you'll be cutting is grass and small saplings, why do you need chains and especially a slip clutch?

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I like the Modern Units, but they are over $1000 here... Maybe I chould check for better pricing...

<font color="green"> Question: if all you'll be cutting is grass and small saplings, why do you need chains and especially a slip clutch? </font>

Good Question! But I gave all the clues you need already! 1, My beautiful wife will be using it. And, 2, my username. I didn't pick it just because it sounded nice... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[tctx]

Re: Rotary Cutter Shopping (again).. no wonder!!

looking at the pic under your handle.... no wonder that your always shopping for new cutters.... I don't think the slip clutch is going to help you with that landing!! LOL....

tc

don't try this at home kids....

 

[MiniOaksMocha]

I chose the Modern based on deck design and tail wheel design. The deck has only two braces running front to back which holds very little trash on the deck. The tail wheel support is a pretty good size unit which seems to be designed to take abuse. Some of the units out there have what appears to be flimsey supports for the tail wheel. King Kutter makes a pretty good unit, just wish they wouldn't put so many braces on top of the deck, this just hold all the trash and if you don't clean it and happen to leave it out or it gets wet, then this just makes it rot out quicker. My neighbor has a 5' Kodiak, but don't know much about it, seems to be a good unit.