1,000 rpm JD bushhog.

draftx · Aug 1, 2016

I have a JD 2940 that can run one. Found a 10 ft JD bushhog for $2,000. I suspect the resale value on a 1,000 rpm machine is not as high as a 540 . Is there a downside to using a 1,000 rpm machine? Thanks

Tx Jim · Aug 1, 2016

Mower driveshaft has less torque load at 1000 rpm VS 540 rpm.

Mike Aylward · Aug 1, 2016

I've never understood the reluctance to embrace the 1000 rpm standard. Any time I buy a different pto powered machine I try to go to 1000 rpm. They just work better and transfer power better without all the strain. I have small machines to operate 540 machines but larger cutters, etc., are better off with the faster speed. Mike

NY 986 · Aug 1, 2016

No disadvantage to a 1000 RPM implement if the tractor is so equipped. I suspect the resistance lied in that certain brand tractors were not convenient to shift from one setting to another. Further complicated by that the same tractors were assigned duties on equipment that were never going to be designed for 1000 RPM operation such as tedders and silage wagons. I've heard of guys buying forage harvesters smaller than what was needed because the owner did not want the added job of changing the PTO speed on the tractor.

MikeinKy · Aug 1, 2016

I bought a 15 ft. batwing at an auction this spring, cheap, because it was 1000 rpm pto. I don't see anything wrong with it, I like it. It
was a consignment. The 540 mowers brought at least 50% more.

Leroy · Aug 3, 2016

Reason for not going to 1000 would be your other tractors would handle the piece but do not have 1000 only 540 so will not limit yourself to the one tractor so if it is down you are setting but with the 540 you can use your older tractors if need to.

1,000 rpm JD bushhog.

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