Rotary Cutter Rotary Cutter Shopping (again)

rockyridgefarm · Jan 5, 2004

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

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I said the safety features were for HER, didn't I? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Do you think the bales should go on top?!!

I have had that pic for a LONG time, it's still a hoot!!

Gatorboy · Jan 6, 2004

( I have about 60 acres of mowing, but we aren't in a big hurry )

That's good to know, for by the time you finish, it will be time to mow again. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BB_TX · Jan 6, 2004

At 25 pto hp you certainly don't want anything larger than a 6'. I have 27 pto hp and run a 6'. Does fine as long as I don't let the grass get too tall. If I let it get too tall, especially the bermuda, I really have to slow down to keep from bogging down.

sweettractors · Jan 6, 2004

We have the 5 or 6 ft cutters in stock--If safety is a major concern?--I feel like the 5 ft would be a better match to the tractor when cutter is in the up position on the 3 point--When mowing, a 6 ft would be fine and when you raised it, the front of the tractor could get a little light--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co *Field Maintaince Page*

rockyridgefarm · Jan 6, 2004

( 6 ft would be fine and when you raised it, the front of the tractor could get a little light--Ken Sweet )

Good points, Ken, We usually (always?) have the loader on front. and if I look around a little ( /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) I might find a rock or three to throw in it. Come to think of it, that's why its on when we mow for all those blasted rocks...

Deere rates it for the LX6 which is 653Lbs. I guess that is a little light by 6' standards. But we are maintaining a pasture, not knocking down heavy brush, so I don't see it being raised much. But I am asking for input! I appreciate it.

rockyridgefarm · Jan 6, 2004

That's good to know, for by the time you finish, it will be time to mow again. 

I used to have an 18Hp, with a 4' cutter...

Actually, if I get it cut down, my other mowers can keep it in line. 12 or so horses and a gaggle of goats do their share..,

BillyP · Jan 6, 2004

Mike, check out the Midwest cutter. I'll bet you could get Jim to ship you one direct. That is if there's no one around you that sells them (like here).

rockyridgefarm · Jan 6, 2004

At 25 pto hp you certainly don't want anything larger than a 6'. I have 27 pto hp and run a 6'. Does fine as long as I don't let the grass get too tall. If I let it get too tall, especially the bermuda, I really have to slow down to keep from bogging down. 

Thanks. That's the stuff I need to hear.

I have the eHydro, so when it starts lugging, the Loadmatch adjusts it on the fly. So the 6 footer might be pretty slick. Like what MiniOaksMocha said: ...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... 

And isn't the TC29d a little smaller? (i CHECKED, ITS 23.6Hp)

But what you cut makes a big differance, and bermuda is pretty tough grass....

Kent · Jan 6, 2004

Rotary Cutter versus Brush Mower?

I don't remember anyone making this point, so here goes.

I have the King Kutter L-72-40-SC Rotary Cutter, and am somewhat disappointed because it leaves a 1.5' windrow of cut material rather than spreading it out over the 6' width. When I am done, the fields look like corduroy, a look I would appreciate if I were going to make hay or otherwise pick it up. But for just rough mowing, this is not a good look.

So is there a difference between "rotary cutters" and "brush mowers"? Neighbors with other types of rough mowers don't leave the windrow, so I am thinking that there IS a difference. One that neither my dealer nor vendor has explicitly pointed out.

Thoughts?

JerryG · Jan 6, 2004

Re: Rotary Cutter versus Brush Mower?

 it leaves a 1.5' windrow of cut material rather than spreading it out over the 6' width.
Try mowing the other direction around the field. Most of the time, that will take care of the problem.