Woods 48" Brush Bull

[Anonymous Poster]

Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I have been looking at Brush Hogs. I have a Kubota B2910 and need something to do some light Brush Hogging. Mostly tall weeds and grass. Would this Woods 48" Brush Bull work for me? What do they run in price? Is it a good unit. I know that Woods is one of the best brands. Anybody have this same tractor and brush bull?

 

[Rick Jay]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I can't comment on the Brush Bull specifically, but wouldn't it be better to get one that was wider than the tractor? The B2910 is about 54" wide or so, so I would think you'd want a 5' unit.

~Rick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I wasn't sure that the 2910 could handle a Brush Bull 60. Can a B2910 handle the Brush Bull 60 ok? Anybody done this before? Let me know what you think.

 

[Will_C]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I am sure that your tractor can handle a 60" cutter if you are going to be using it for light brush and tall grass. We have used a 60" on a B2400 on fields that are mowed 3-4 times a year without a problem.
Will

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I just talked to my dealer and he said that I could handle a 60" Bush Hog. He wants me to get the Bush Hog RZ60R. He said that would be a great unit for me. He is also a woods dealer. Which one do you think that I should go for?

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I also have been considering a brush hog for my B2910.

One thing I realized is that depending on the duty rating, they can be REAL heavy. A Woods light duty will work on the b2910, but a medium duty 5' rotary cutter weights something like 1,200 lbs or more. I concluded that would be too much for the b2910...likely be doing wheelies a lot when transporting it!

My dealer told me that the 4' and 5' are almost the same price. I will go with a 5' when I buy one. That may be as soon as next month! I would look at the weight of the 5' units you are considering and buy one that is not too heavy. Personally, I don't think I want one that weighs over about 800 lbs...

Let us know what you decide!

 

[DK35vince]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

5' King Kutter brush mower on sale at TSC (at least at local Pa. store) thru April 1rst.
Regular $550.
Sale $495.

 

[Bird]

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I think the RZ60R would be a good match for your tractor. Of course, I would much rather have chain guards front and rear instead of the rear bands and front belting material, but I guess they probably do a decent job.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

Bird,

For my tractor would besides the Bush Hog would you go with the Befco RSD 60" or the Woods BB60"? I am not sure. The dealer has just given me an idea. He sells all of them. Which do you recommend? You seem to be a very knowledgeable person.

 

[cisco]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

You'll do fine with a BB60, though may have to slow down in heavy, tall grass or weeds. Such is a fine unit, but other "upper tier" manufacturers also have good stuff. Don't even think about the BB600 (Woods' "medium duty" unit), it weighs 1040 lbs, and is meant to handle saplings up to 4 inches. I've got one on my L3410 GST, and when moving through heavy cover, I really have to slow down, and sometimes can only accomodate 2/3 width cuts. It's a pto power issue.

 

[Bird]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

Sorry, can't help you this time. I've had experience with both 4' and 5' Bush Hogs, but none with Befco or Woods (just know from this forum that they seem to have a good reputation and from looking at them, they look good to me). However, I think Cisco has provided a good answer; don't think you want to try one in the thousand pound range.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

The BB60 weighs in at 550 pounds.
The RZ60R weighs in at 450 pounds.
The RSD60 weighs in at 508 pounds.

 

[Bird]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I don't think you'd have a problem with any of those models and weights. I used a Bush Hog RDTH60 rear finish mower with the weight listed at 536# and it was great. I mowed with the FEL off the tractor, no weights on the front, and in a couple of places I mowed, I would pick up the mower as I came up out of a shallow borrow ditch and turning at the same time. That was the only time the front end felt noticeably light, but the front wheels still stayed on the ground. A rotary cutter is a bit longer out the back, therefore a little more leverage, so I think 550# would be getting very close to the upper limit unless you add some weights to the front end of the tractor in which case, no problem at all.

 

[19th_VA]

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I once got some advice that I thought was pretty sound. Yes, your tractor will "handle" the 60" cutter, but why put extra stress on the unit? He recommended not going beyond 80% of the tractor's PTO capacity. Don't know what that is for your unit, but it's less important with a rotary cutter to have something wider than the wheelbase. Yes, you have to take smaller bites, but you probably could travel faster with less stress on the machine. Just my 2 cents. The weight is another issue and I think that points to the lighter unit. Don't suppose the difference between in weight between the light duty 48 and 60 makes any difference. The medium duty does seem too heavy from what I've heard.

 

[Timd]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

I have a 2910 and am running a Woods MD-160 "Dixie" cutter. A couple of years ago Woods redesigned their brush hog line and made them heavier duty and more streamlined. The cutter I have is the medium duty 5 footer from the older line. My 2910 has no problem handling it, but I wouldn't want to put anything heavier back there (it's around 750 lbs with chain guards).

You'll be fine with the BB60. Around here they go for around 1K more or less, depending on whether you get the chain guards (recommended) and slip clutch (depends on your needs). I only went with the medium duty because I'm using mine to push back the woods, not cut fields, and I got a good deal on it from someone who was moving. At around 500 lbs, the BB60 on the back of a 2910 isn't a strain, it's just traction.

There are a few implement lines where the "light duty" are really medium duty, such as Monroe and Lienbach blades. The Woods BB line is definitely part of this camp.

Timd

 

[Briarwood]

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Just to add my 2 cents worth. I have been pulling a Woods XT160 Rotary Cutter (5' bush hog) behind my B2710 for four years without a problem. Apparently Woods has changed their line as I am not familiar with the models cited in the other posts. According to my manual, the XT160 shipping weight is 424 pounds. I used weights on the front of the B2710 until I added an FEL last year. 500 lbs should be no problem for your B2910. Go with a 60" width for sure.

Briarwood

 

[theboman]

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I have a Fred Crain Agri Cutter 4' brush cutter and it's a dandy! Much-o cheaper than Bush Hog brand with many of the same parts: blades and gear box.

 

[cchoate]

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I just got a KK 48" rotary cutter for my 7500. That is the biggest it can handle. The 2910 can easily handle a 60". I went with KK to save $. Using it only 10 to 15 times a year on light brush and weeds doesn't justify the extra $400 for me.

 

[Haz]

Re: Woods 48\" Brush Bull

Cisco,

I recently ordered a Brush Bull 60 along with my new Kubota L3430cab. The dealer had recommended the BB60 instead of the BB600 medium duty unless I had very heavy brush to clear. The BB600 is quite a bit heavier and I didn't go with it because of the weight and I'm cutting mostly grass and weeds. Your comments are appreciated and make me feel better about my decision. Thanks

Haz

 

[jasonf]

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I have a 2710, and am very happy with the KK 60" model. I have gone over a field with head high weeds and even 1-2" diameter brush. It worked great. I also saved alot on the cost over a Woods. If you are going to be using this thing every other day, that is one thing but, if you are like me who uses it once a month (if that), I would go with the KK and pocket the difference. The only thing with the KK is that you wuld have to assemble it. It comes knocked down for shipping and will take about an hour to assemble and put oil in it. If you are not the 'hands on type', go for the Woods, if you are good with your hands get the KK. I'm not sure where you are located but if you got to TRACTORSUPPLY.COM they have a list of stores and prices.