What size cutter for an M7060?

[jcummins]

HP, I have a 70 horse. It's not orange, but I don't think that's important. Here's my experience.
My TN70A handles my 10 pull-type cutter just fine. In fact, it's a lot less strain than my 7' 3pt cutter. A twin spindle, with two 5 1/2' blades doesn't pull it down as much as the single spindle 7' cut.

My experience too.

 

[SDT]

Over 3000 lbs. You must be using a beast of a tractor.

It has hydraulically adjustable dual laminated tailwheels and F & R chains. I've not weighed it but I believe it is a bit under 3,000 lbs.

I've used it on a NH T4050 Deluxe in the past and plan to use it occasionally with my M9960. Both tractors have full front weights.

SDT

 

[B&B Farm]

Dealer is crazy. I'd be going 12'+ with that tractor

Bushhog states in the 1812 batwing manual that the inside rear wheels have a 60” width. The M7060 is 41”. I assume the concern is you could roll the tractor. I have an M7060 and want to get a Bushhog 1812 as well. Let me know if you experience any issues with stability on uneven ground.

 

[RickB]

Bushhog states in the 1812 batwing manual that the inside rear wheels have a 60” width. The M7060 is 41”. I assume the concern is you could roll the tractor

M7060 has adjustable rear tread.

 

[jyoutz]

LandPride is owned by Kubota. Seems like there should be some charts to see recommended attachments.

The Kubota website has a chart for implements that are compatible with their tractor models.

 

[KWentling]

Bushhog states in the 1812 batwing manual that the inside rear wheels have a 60” width. The M7060 is 41”. I assume the concern is you could roll the tractor. I have an M7060 and want to get a Bushhog 1812 as well. Let me know if you experience any issues with stability on uneven ground.

Center line of the rears are adjustable from a minimum of 55.9 to maximum of 67.7 on a M7060.

 

[LD1]

Why does the width of the tractor make a difference on a tow behind batwing?

 

[RickB]

Somebody decided to put a spec in the manual.
Suddenly it became important to everyone that doesn't know any better.

 

[B&B Farm]

Center line of the rears are adjustable from a minimum of 55.9 to maximum of 67.7 on a M7060.

How specifically is that performed?

Why does the width of the tractor make a difference on a tow behind batwing?

not all ground is level

 

[RickB]

How specifically is that performed?

not all ground is level

By reconfiguring the rear rims and centers to conform to one of the combinations shown in the appropriate section of the operator manual.

Arbitrarily setting a minimum dimension between the rear wheels is suspect because without knowing the overall width and height of the tires along with the weight of the tractor there can be no prediction of tractor stability.
It's a CYA note written by the resident nanny.

 

[JWR]

Why does the width of the tractor make a difference on a tow behind batwing? Because "not all ground is level ?"

Huh? LD1 asked a very good question: What difference does it make [tread width] with a tow behind batwing? None as far as I can see. Any issue with "ground not being level" would be somewhat sarcastic implication of steep ground with tip over stability issues, etc. Is that what you meant? That factor seems to be inherent with the tractor regardless of whether it is towing a batwing.

 

[LD1]

How specifically is that performed?

not all ground is level

Good one captain obvious. But you still failed to answer the question.

What does it have to do with a towed implement? Why does tractor width make any difference whether you pull a 12' batwing or a 21' batwing, or just a trailer or nothing at all?

 

[Hay Dude]

Had a twin spindle MX-8 on my M7040
Was a perfect match

 

[Herkypilot]

Bushhog states in the 1812 batwing manual that the inside rear wheels have a 60” width. The M7060 is 41”. I assume the concern is you could roll the tractor. I have an M7060 and want to get a Bushhog 1812 as well. Let me know if you experience any issues with stability on uneven ground.

After owning this setup for a few years now, I can say the concern is not a rollover, it's contact with the inside of the rear tires with the Bush hog in a turn. Even with my rear wheels spaced almost to maximum, I've managed to contact the edge of hitch. I never knew it until I saw the black marks on the paint. The rollover concern is without merit as the hitch on the bush hog can rotate 360 deg about the centerline axis, not to mention this Bush hog is 3,200 lbs with a low center of gravity with a hitch weight of 1k lbs will pretty much keep the tractor planted.

Overall, the 1812 is a good matchup with my 7060.