What rotary cutter fits my needs?

[Bearsixty7]

Its actually a BH 216 NOT 215...sorry I made a typo on that. I am going to correct it

That does make it worth more, I forget exactly how much but the price from 5' to 6' seemed steep when I was shopping, maybe about 400-500 more so that would make that one a better price at 1500 if it has the slip clutch and at least front chains. I'd offer the $1500 if they add the rear chains. it doesn't even appear to have the standard rear skirt even.

actually, looking closer, it has the chains on the right side, the left side set is what's missing. Offer the 1500 but they have to install the missing chains!

 

[bnew17]

That does make it worth more, I forget exactly how much but the price from 5' to 6' seemed steep when I was shopping, maybe about 400-500 more so that would make that one a better price at 1500 if it has the slip clutch and at least front chains. I'd offer the $1500 if they add the rear chains. it doesn't even appear to have the standard rear skirt even.

actually, looking closer, it has the chains on the right side, the left side set is what's missing. Offer the 1500 but they have to install the missing chains!

Here is another picture. Does this show you anything? Im wondering if the dented up frame has anything to do with it missing the rear skirting on that side. Maybe the guy ran over a cinder block!

 

[bnew17]

I also see a Rhino "SE6" for sale for $1,500,,,it is a 2010 model. Don't know anything else. tried to go on Rhino's website but it was confusing. I didn't see the SE6 , maybe they don't make it anymore. I have seen some good reviews on here for Rhino. Just trying to figure out the specs of it and if it is more heavy duty than the BH. It also has a slip clutch. With it being older they will probably work on price more

 

[fishheadbob]

You asked about warranty. The reply stated 10 years to the original purchaser so doesn't look like there would be any coverage on a used model.I've had Bush Hogs, Woods, and no-names over the past 50 years. They all held up well as long as you don't overmatch them.

 

[shooterdon]

I used a BH for about a year and hated the thing. I have rocks to deal with and it would fling them a LONG way. Traded it with the tractor when I upgraded.

If I ever needed to do light BH work on an ongoing basis, I would get a flail mower. More maneuverable and safer to use.

There is a reason many used BH's are all beat to heck. But if you can find a used one from someone like me who hated the thing, and did not abuse it, it could be a good buy.

 

[geteh]

My JD 5310 is 58hp to the pto. I have been on the lookout for used rotary cutters, but most look like they have been beat to **** and back. I want something big enough to do a job easily, but not too big to where it would be too big to get in places. I was thinking something around the 6ft range? A few questions I have that I was hoping some of you with more experience could help me with.

-I will mainly be cutting thick grasses, goldenrod, black berries, and small brush / saplings.
-I have read and learned that the thicker the deck the better, to look for 7 ga or 3/16".
-I have seen some listings for "J-Bar" type cutters. They have a "heavy duty" type that is around $950. Most topics I have seen on here mentioning J Bar have not been good because of the thickness of steel, but this model is obviously thicker, sailrite would it work?
-What should I be looking for in terms of gear box?

I am sure I will have more questions as I read replies. I would like to buy used, but something like a rotary cutter and how it is used. I am a little hesitant to drop big $$$ on used when I could spend a little more to not get someone else's problems, and get new. I plan on using whatever I get for a very long time. I am not one to buy and sell things.

Has anyone used a rotary cutter for cutting fiberglass? It’s essentially a pizza wheel for fabric. When cutting stitch mat like 1708 with sharp shears, the edges come out fairly clean. However, for straight biax and especially triax, shears tend to leave a rough edge and can pull or distort the fiber alignment. Companies like Fiskars and Olfa make rotary cutters, and I’ve seen videos of them being used on lightweight fiberglass cloth. I’m curious how well they perform on heavier fiberglass fabrics where the fibers aren't aligned at 0/90. Any experience?

 

[RayIN]

Has anyone used a rotary cutter for cutting fiberglass? It’s essentially a pizza wheel for fabric. When cutting stitch mat like 1708 with sharp shears, the edges come out fairly clean. However, for straight biax and especially triax, shears tend to leave a rough edge and can pull or distort the fiber alignment. Companies like Fiskars and Olfa make rotary cutters, and I’ve seen videos of them being used on lightweight fiberglass cloth. I’m curious how well they perform on heavier fiberglass fabrics where the fibers aren't aligned at 0/90. Any experience?

I don't know anyone that mows fiberglass.