Woods BB60 vs. Bush Hog SQ600

HD Labs · Aug 25, 2006

Fisherman....I agree that both units from a specs and quality standpoint are virtually the same and I will be happy with either. Did you go with shear bolt or slip clutch? I have just about decided to go with shear bolt up front to save a few bucks as I just got married and finances are pretty tight but old hog can't go no more. If I find myself breaking shear bolts every 100 feet I will then fork out a little more to go with the slip clutch....any thoughts on that thinking?
Thanks for everyone's responses and help.

Neophyte · Aug 27, 2006

HD Labs said:
Fisherman....I agree that both units from a specs and quality standpoint are virtually the same and I will be happy with either. Did you go with shear bolt or slip clutch? I have just about decided to go with shear bolt up front to save a few bucks as I just got married and finances are pretty tight but old hog can't go no more. If I find myself breaking shear bolts every 100 feet I will then fork out a little more to go with the slip clutch....any thoughts on that thinking?
Thanks for everyone's responses and help.

It's a good plan. Try the shear bolt and gauge your use. You can easily add a slip clutch later. Start with Grade 2 bolts and then you can always move up if you want to. Many on this site use Grade 5 bolts. I know my Howse 500 Manual specifies a Grade 5 bolt. If you can find them, Grade BB bolts fall between the two Grades.

HD Labs · Aug 28, 2006

Just so you all know....I went with the Woods BB60 for the shear convenience of the dealer and the helpfulness of the sales staff. I am going to try out the shear bolt and see how that works. Thanks for all of your advice and experiences. WIll try to post how things are going. I hope that I can advise someone in the future.

Thanks again.

fishrman · Sep 6, 2010

HD Labs said:
Just so you all know....I went with the Woods BB60 for the shear convenience of the dealer and the helpfulness of the sales staff. I am going to try out the shear bolt and see how that works. Thanks for all of your advice and experiences. WIll try to post how things are going. I hope that I can advise someone in the future.

Thanks again.

Well, it is now the future! Any advice?