Rotary cutter

[ChuckinNH]

I have a Bush Hog Squealer 4' rotary cutter for my newer version of your tractor, and that is about as large as I am comfortable going. Mine works well, was reasonably priced (around 1K) and is as heavy as I want back there. For two acres total, 4' will be enough, and you won't notice any slight tracking if it ends up being slightly narrower than your rear wheels. Highway crews around here are using 5' rotary cutters on Kubota Grand L tractors to do the sides of the road. I think that is a statement about weight back there in rough, hilly situations. I wouldn't be afraid of a Countryline, etc. cutter for your use either. Mine sits more than it is used, and something like that would have worked out fine for me too. Just make sure it is serviced properly, fluid levels maintained, etc.

 

[peterc38]

I have the same 4 ft Bush Hog SQ148 as Chuck on my B7610. I also think it is a well balanced match. I wouldn't go any bigger or heavier.

 

[ScottOkla]

I wish I had seen this thread earlier, but I'll reply just in case you are still checking it.

We run a 5' King Kutter with our 7610. It is too heavy for rough or hilly terrain, but we do it anyway. No problems at all after about 100 acres total of heavy weeds/grass, and the KK is still in great shape even with the heavy brush we have backed into regularly. If your place was flat, I'd say go with a 5' KK, but a 4' would be a great fit otherwise.

 

[AMR]

I put a 4' TSC farm force rottary cutter on my BX23, it worked like a champ. I now have a B3030 and run the same cutter, it does a great job. I think I payed about $425 for it out the door and like some others I only put about 15 or 20 hours total on it per year. I really couldn't justify spending twice that for those few hours.

In fact, yesterday was probably the last day for it this year. I trimmed up some areas around the house where the kids sled in the winter. I am also extending that area toward an overgrown stream. I backed it into some pretty have brush, briars, and alders up to about 2" this weekend, it groaned for sure but did an awesome job.

 

[cdaledave89]

Matt,

I know you have decided on the 4 ft. but I'll share my experience. I use a 5 ft. J-Bar cutter on my B7610 without any problems. I got this J-Bar with the purchase of another tractor years ago. It's light, but it chews stuff up too. You might want to consider that brand.

I always cut with the loader on for more weight in the front. You simply can't turn without it. There have only been a few times where the 5ft cutter has bogged down in high, thick grass. Other than that, it has no problem cutting.

I see that you live near me. PM me if you want to take a look at my J-Bar or if you want to see how the B7610 feels with a 5ft cutter.

-Dave