Skid steer mower opinions

[BrianSouthernMD]

Here's the link to thread mentioned in prev. post:

<font color="red"> Bobcat Toolcat 5600 or Power Trac 1850 for 168 ac? </font>

Steve, I think a a single front wheel on a hydraulic rotary brushcutter makes sense if you have uneven terrain, esp. on a Toolcat with its suspension system, 4-wheel steering, optional flotation linkage, etc.

 

[TBX500]

I am very happy with the ammbusher. We just bought a NH160 with the ammbusher and what a team! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[BrianSouthernMD]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I am very happy with the ammbusher. We just bought a NH160 with the ammbusher and what a team! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )</font>

TBX500,
Glad to hear your additional confirmation of the solidity of the Ammbusher hydraulic rotary cutters.

Today I agreed to purchase both the Ammbusher Brushcutter (60" for manueverability) and the Bobcat 72" Mower (finish cut). I chose to have two mowers suited for different purposes rather than pay more than both of 'em combined for just one attachment that possibly could do most all jobs (the 79" Bobcat Flail Cutter).

 

[odleefs]

Brian,
I, too, am considering getting the Bobcat mower for finish cutting and a non-Bobcat rotary cutter for the rough. The finish cut of Bobcats mower due to the aforementioned linkage floatation is hard to compare...it is beautiful on a lawn. And the price is relatively reasonable for Bobcats mower. For the rough cut, a non Bobcat cutter will do the work and cost a little less. Now, which brand of rotary cutter... I am seriously considering the Direct drive slasher from onlineattachments.com.
Hope all continues to go well for you, Steve

 

[BrianSouthernMD]

Steve,
We're on the right track to buy both the Bobcat 72" finish mower and some hydraulic brush cutter for our Toolcats. Front-mounted finish AND brush cutting with all-wheel steering can't be beat!

I briefly considered the Direct Drive slasher from onlineattachments.com as well, but had a few concerns. First, there is an open area at front that makes it easier for blade's initial cutting with mower on ground /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif, but prevents you from safely raising the front of the cutter to attack brush on elevated land and cut by pushing down on brush. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif And the direct drive operation itself made me think there is less margin for hydraulic malfunction, since other rotary cutters have relief valves or some kind of blade shutoff with motor that may not be as foolproof with a direct system. I did not pursue it further; maybe they've dealt with my concerns.

I went with the established Ammbusher brand (they've made brushcutters for skid-steer-type loaders since 1992) because I was pleased with the demo, it has a solid stumpjumper system, it allows flexible use both on ground and elevated, and my local Bobcat dealer sells and rents them (as an alternative to Brushcat for those wanting a more flexible cutter).

Congrats on your new Toolcat, consider alternatives, and get your finish mower AND a brushcutter! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif