What size bush hog?

[punkinspecial]

I need some advice as to what size bush hog to use with a DK55. Some land is a bit hilly but not unsafe. I will be mostly cutting th e summer's growth of weeds and junk. There are a few small trees that come back each year, not over 1-2 inches in diameter. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Fredex]

6 ft.; maybe 7 if it's a 2 spindle machine. 7 ft. single spindle hangs way back & could cause stability problems in hilly terrain, though front weights may help.

 

[Highbeam]

My 30HP will easily swing my 5 foot mower blades through anything you describe. 5 HP per foot is the general rule of thumb with special consideration for your hilliness so really you have all the power you need for as much mower as you need.

A dual spindle 8 foot mower would sit behind you really close and should be wide enough to cover your tracks.

 

[tf116]

I have a DK55 and a 6' brush hog and if I had the money I would buy an 8' one...and I have hilly steep ground, or maybe just a 7' er would have to look and see how it was set up.......
A Dealer told me I could use an 8' one on a DK55.................Mike
Also the DK55 seems stable on ground that I've been over......

 

[jeffva]

I've got an 801 ford diesel and a DK55. I really like my 6footer, it can mow quite a bit and is fairly light and easily put on/off the tractor. I bought a 7 footer with the DK and it really is a beast. Much heavier and harder to use overall. I mow around trees and scrub. It also is too heavier for the ole ford without frontend weights... but the DK55 can turn it and handle the size/weight easily. It really comes down to your need and what you mow generally - lots of open field, then get a batwing, otherwise a 6 or 7 footer, certainly not 8...

good luck.

 

[tf116]

Thanks Jeff for the info.....will need to buy an other hog in near future.. and I have some really steep ground......
No problem with 6'er but don't want to get into trouble with an 8foot one.....

 

[rvaitor]

I need some advice as to what size bush hog to use with a DK55. Some land is a bit hilly but not unsafe. I will be mostly cutting th e summer's growth of weeds and junk. There are a few small trees that come back each year, not over 1-2 inches in diameter. Thanks for the suggestions.

I am using an international machines 7ft and my dealer say he has someone using a dual spindle 8ft. I was initially concerned about the size, I have bought this unit to run behind a Mahindra 6000 4WD with ag tires. My Kioti has industrials. Overall it works pretty well and I'm comfortable with the set-up. My topo is rolling with terraces so I am especially careful in those areas.

 

[unhappykioti]

If you have alot to mow a batwing is the way to go and is much safer than a 3 point mounted bush hog because the machine is being pulled behind you and pivots on your hitch unlike a 3 point mower that hangs off the back of your tractor that is much more rigid when the tractor or the mower slides so does the other. that is not the case with a hitch towed machine when one moves generally the other does not.

 

[NY_kioti_sales]

6 ft works great..... you could get away with a 7ft one on flatter terrain.

 

[punkinspecial]

Thanks for all the input. I am leaning towards a 6 footer. I have some open spaces to mow, but just enough tight places that would require a smaller size. I also have another tractor that could pull a 6 footer without problems.