What size bush hog for the 2320 guys ?

[mcgill72143]

will the 2320 handle a 5 footer or do I need to get the 4 footer....the dealer is telling me not to get the king kutter from tsc because the (his)frontiers are heavier made....someone point me in the right direction please...lol :thumbsup:

 

[Txfirerescue77]

will the 2320 handle a 5 footer or do I need to get the 4 footer....the dealer is telling me not to get the king kutter from tsc because the (his)frontiers are heavier made....someone point me in the right direction please...lol :thumbsup:

Generally you figure 5 HP per cutting foot. Your 2320 is 24 hp at the flywheel, probably 20 PTO hp. You could probably get away with the 5 ft but it would max out the tractor. Also depending what your moving it will bog down more than the 4 ft. You would be able to mow more, quicker with the 4 ft because you wouldn't have to go as slow. As far as frontier vs TSC, I don't know who builds the implements for them and the specs. I'm guessing with a 20 hp tractor your not shredding large acreage and heavy material so I would think the TSC would be fine.

 

[Mechanos]

How wide is the 2320. I understand the power required to drive the cutter, but I'm just wondering if the 4 footer will cut out the wheel track or not.

 

[Txfirerescue77]

How wide is the 2320. I understand the power required to drive the cutter, but I'm just wondering if the 4 footer will cut out the wheel track or not.

I believe the tractor is wider than 4 ft, probably close to 5 ft. So yeah the tractor is wider than the cut so you have to take that factor in. My dad has a small Deere, I think close to the same model if not the same, and with a 4 ft hog on the back it feels pretty much maxed out. Last summer he let his field get a lil too high, 10acres, and I had to mow it for him with my tractor. Deere 6420 with 15ft mower.

 

[jlsmith]

20 hp require for a 4' and 25 for a 5'. Just a few key factors when buying a mower or any equipment, if it breaks where are u going to get parts. TSC doesnt carry or get any major replacemaent parts for there mowers. Most dealers dont want to spend time on repairing the cheap mowers cuz of the time they have to spend locating part. Sometimes its better to spend a little more money and go with a dealer brand so you have the comfort of knowing there is a place to get parts and someone who will work on the mower, and u also will get a better piece of equipment and a better warranty. TSC mowers usely last a couple of years then ur having to buy a new again.

 

[jcmseven]

The 4' will not quite cover the tire width of a 2320 as they are about 52" wide. As for the RC size, the 2320 would physically handle a 5' from a pulling it perspective, but would not run it in deep grass well. These are stout little machines but a 4' footer is about all they would handle in heavy brush. That said, I have not personally found going with a larger RC by only one foot helps much time wise on small-medium projects of this type. If one is cutting a large enough parcel it matters a lot, then that person really needs a larger tractor AND RC.

John M.

 

[boughtaJD]

I have a 2320 and regularly use a JD LX5 (5 foot) rotary cutter and have no problems. Depending on what you're cutting and at what height, you do have to adjust your speed accordingly. I picked up the LX5 used on craigslist. I checked out TSC ones, JD & Frontier cutters and decided to go with the used LX5 because of the quality of the cutter + price. I think a lot depends on how much you're going to use a cutter. If not a lot, then a TSC cutter might be fine.

 

[beenthere]

I had a demo JD 850 and a JD 513 (5') rotary mower and it handled it just fine. If in thick grass, then easy to just not go as fast forward if running low on hp. A good feature of the hydro tranny.

I think overall, the 5' would be your best choice. Your decision on the color of the cutter, but I believe the Frontier is better built.

 

[Rob-D]

Deere will tell you to use a 4 footer on the 2320. With 18 PTO hp I'm not sure I'd push it any more. The 2320 comes in around 1600 and the 3PH is also taxed with a 600# attachment.

Rob

 

[BleedGreen]

I have a 2320 and regularly use a JD LX5 (5 foot) rotary cutter and have no problems. Depending on what you're cutting and at what height, you do have to adjust your speed accordingly. I picked up the LX5 used on craigslist. I checked out TSC ones, JD & Frontier cutters and decided to go with the used LX5 because of the quality of the cutter + price. I think a lot depends on how much you're going to use a cutter. If not a lot, then a TSC cutter might be fine.

Absolutely correct, IMHO, on both counts... The 2320 will handle a 5 foot cutter for most applications, but speed will have to be reduced in taller/heavier areas. The LX5 is a superior cutter to both the TSC and Frontier units - but also was much more expensive - and hard to justify behind a 2320 or even a 2520... Of course boughtaJD was lucky enough to find a good used one!

 

[Johndeere3720]

I would run a 4 footer if you are mowing thicker grass. 5 footer in thinner/shorter grass. the difference between the two brands (kingKutter vs. Woods) isnt much. Yeah, they both will claim that they have the better product so get what you think is best. :thumbsup:

 

[Marveltone]

Have you considered a Woods RC54? My Ford 1510 is only 22 hp (19.5 PTO) and it does a great job with it. I wanted something that would "cover my tracks" without breaking my tractor, and I felt this was a good crossover size for tractors in this size range.

Joe

 

[Rob-D]

Absolutely correct, IMHO, on both counts... The 2320 will handle a 5 foot cutter for most applications, but speed will have to be reduced in taller/heavier areas. The LX5 is a superior cutter to both the TSC and Frontier units - but also was much more expensive - and hard to justify behind a 2320 or even a 2520... Of course boughtaJD was lucky enough to find a good used one!

I'm not sure. Hit the wrong thing and you could brake something in the 3PH.
It's only rated about 1200# at the arms and when you factor in the weight 2-1/2 feet past the arms a 600# hog exceeds the specs. I had a 5 foot Woods HC60 (about 640#) on my 2720 and I was very careful using it on my grass fields even with no real brush.

Rob

 

[dmay]

will the 2320 handle a 5 footer or do I need to get the 4 footer....the dealer is telling me not to get the king kutter from tsc because the (his)frontiers are heavier made....someone point me in the right direction please...lol :thumbsup:

I think a 2320 is best matched with a 4ft RRC (bush hog) and 5 ft RFM.

 

[mcgill72143]

just got back from the dealer and he priced me a 4ft frontier with slip clutch and safety chains for 1500 new.....think I may go this rout....I think the 5 ft would be harder on the tractor and not worth the risk for the extra foot of cutting.....thanks for the help guys and keep the advice coming...I really appreciate it since this will be an investment for me and my family...:thumbsup:

 

[jlsmith]

That seems alittle high for a 4' mower. you dont realy need a slip clutch with a 4' mower and u have to make shure you slip it over atleast twice a year to keep it from rusting up. Just a helpful thought.

 

[mcgill72143]

That seems alittle high for a 4' mower. you dont realy need a slip clutch with a 4' mower and u have to make shure you slip it over atleast twice a year to keep it from rusting up. Just a helpful thought.

But it matches the tractor...LOL......the frontier 5ft was 2400 and 4ft was 1500...big price difference between them..

 

[boughtaJD]

I'm not sure. Hit the wrong thing and you could brake something in the 3PH.
It's only rated about 1200# at the arms and when you factor in the weight 2-1/2 feet past the arms a 600# hog exceeds the specs. I had a 5 foot Woods HC60 (about 640#) on my 2720 and I was very careful using it on my grass fields even with no real brush.

Rob

Actually Rob if you go to the JD spec sheet, the LX5 HP rating says "Minimum 18HP" and the cutter weighs in at 520lbs, so it's right in line with a 2320 when used properly. I, for example make sure that it doesn't bounce around on the 3 point and use the transport wheel to take some weight off.

Although I did see in the Frontier specs that JD upped the HP rating to 20 for the RC 2060 since it weighs a whole 70lbs more.......

 

[jlsmith]

The color match is good lol.. i sell my 4' for $1000 and my 5" for $1300. What kind of warranty comes with the frontier?

 

[Deadman]

2320 will cut grass ok with a 5 footer.
I just took the 4 footer off of my 2520, and bought a 5 foot flail. It handles the 5 footer easy in 2 foot grass, but I've been cutting 5 foot tall river-bottom grass, and you definatly have to slow down, so your 2320 would really be short on power there.

The 5 foot is ALOT heavier on the 3point that that pee-wee 4 footer was!