tomfifield
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I am going to be cleaning up a lot of black berries small trees and brush. I want a brush hog that will do the job. I will be using it behind a L3400 hst. 34 hp. What one's are strong and what is your experence with them/
What to look for in a brush hog?
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Ranch_Hand_Supp
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tomfifield, How big around are the tree's?? Do you have any rocks that you might hit ? Cutting big stuff and hitting rocks beats the sides of a mower pretty hard. Do you want a slip clutch? I look at it....tree's 2 inch round and smaller is one price/brand and 2 inch up is another price/brand.
Just something to think about?
Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply
Just something to think about?
Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply
sweettractors
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<font color="blue"> I am going to be cleaning up a lot of black berries small trees and brush. I want a brush hog that will do the job. </font>
If we had a customer ask us that question, we would suggest a laminated tailwheel, stumpjumper,flexhitch at the toplink, 1/2 inch thick blades, greasable tailwheel wear bushings or timken bearings, 40 hp gearbox, slip clutch with series 4 driveline (minimum) 7 guage deck would be good if you have a lot of rock.--Ken Sweet
If we had a customer ask us that question, we would suggest a laminated tailwheel, stumpjumper,flexhitch at the toplink, 1/2 inch thick blades, greasable tailwheel wear bushings or timken bearings, 40 hp gearbox, slip clutch with series 4 driveline (minimum) 7 guage deck would be good if you have a lot of rock.--Ken Sweet
browns40
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Hi tomfifield
I would suggest getting the most you can afford... I bought a JD MX-5 to do fairly heavy brush clearing, and have been pleased with it...
If I had it to do over, I think I would try to swing a Woods BB600 (although my PTO is rated for MX-5 maximum), the price difference was minimal... but everything is green!
Those 2 units are built like tanks, have standard stumpjumpers & slip clutches, gearboxes you could never overpower (with the 3400), have stand-up companies backing them, and can shred anything you can get your tractor over, although they are pricey!
Be sure you get one with a slip clutch instead of shear pins; check the thickness of the deck & sides--at least 1/8 inch on top & 1/4 on sides, easily replaceable skids are nice, get a 2" rating for cutting if you can afford (then you won't have to ask "should I have...") and you can choose bigger projects down the road if you wish, or at the very least, have a field mower that is sure to stand up to any accidentals you might run into.
My 2 cents anyway... best ones I found when in your boat...
Good luck (& have fun!) /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I would suggest getting the most you can afford... I bought a JD MX-5 to do fairly heavy brush clearing, and have been pleased with it...
If I had it to do over, I think I would try to swing a Woods BB600 (although my PTO is rated for MX-5 maximum), the price difference was minimal... but everything is green!
Those 2 units are built like tanks, have standard stumpjumpers & slip clutches, gearboxes you could never overpower (with the 3400), have stand-up companies backing them, and can shred anything you can get your tractor over, although they are pricey!
Be sure you get one with a slip clutch instead of shear pins; check the thickness of the deck & sides--at least 1/8 inch on top & 1/4 on sides, easily replaceable skids are nice, get a 2" rating for cutting if you can afford (then you won't have to ask "should I have...") and you can choose bigger projects down the road if you wish, or at the very least, have a field mower that is sure to stand up to any accidentals you might run into.
My 2 cents anyway... best ones I found when in your boat...
Good luck (& have fun!) /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
