School me on old used rotary cutters

[MESSMAKER]

The first one does not have a flex hitch so it will have a problem bottoming out and bending stuff. It is also a square back. That is not a deal killer but is a bit unhandy.
The second one is a bit odd due to the design. I have never seen one that looks exactly like this. Hard to say from the picture but $300 is not a lot. It might last for years.
You might up your budget a couple hundred dollars and find a cleaner model with less unanswered questions.

 

[atsah]

The first one does not have a flex hitch so it will have a problem bottoming out and bending stuff. It is also a square back. That is not a deal killer but is a bit unhandy.You might up your budget a couple hundred dollars and find a cleaner model with less unanswered questions.

I agree..

 

[1010]

You can still get parts for the JD, find out what model and you can see the cutter parts break down on JD parts web site.
And when you create a JD parts account you can get availability and prices. Makes it so much easier at the counter or buying 3rd party parts..

 

[1010]

The first one does not have a flex hitch so it will have a problem bottoming out and bending stuff. It is also a square back. That is not a deal killer but is a bit unhandy.
The second one is a bit odd due to the design. I have never seen one that looks exactly like this. Hard to say from the picture but $300 is not a lot. It might last for years.
You might up your budget a couple hundred dollars and find a cleaner model with less unanswered questions.

Use a chain for the third arm. Works perfect when cut to correct length. I have a JD just like the pic and don't even have a chain or third arm just use the lift arms, but I'm not doing a lot of hills and ruff terrain.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Use a chain for the third arm. Works perfect when cut to correct length. I have a JD just like the pic and don't even have a chain or third arm just use the lift arms, but I'm not doing a lot of hills and ruff terrain.

Good point. Using a chain works well.

 

[XR4140]

Thx guys. I thought that was a good deal. Ill keep looking. Just dont need a 3K mower and may be too hard on a real cheap one. Figured going cheap on old steel may be best bet.

 

[DieselBound]

Those look to be light duty cutters, in really rough shape. I'd hold out for better. Patience is your partner: when it seems like you cannot wait any longer is when the right deal comes along- happened many times to me (and for tractor stuff!).

 

[D2Cat]

How far you willing to go to get one, and what is your budget? Looking for a 3pt, 6' brush mower? I see them quite often that are not on CL. If you really want to find something in the countryside ask your farrier!!