toolgarage
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I have a '71 Ford 5600 with a 5' bush hog on the back. When cutting 4-5' tall grass, the mower acts like a mulcher, grinding up the tall grass, causing the tractor to really work.
I'm looking for a new 5'-6' cutter, and wanted to hear feedback on the closed rear cutters (bush hog) vs open rear cutters (king kutter) that allow the grass cuttings to exit the rear opening instead of
forcing the grass cuttings out under the rear edge of the deck.
Is the open rear design significantly easier on the tractor?
Other than larger chunks out the rear, any disadvantage of an open rear design?
Not looking for a discussion on which brand is better, more focused on advantages/disadvantages of the two designs.
Thanks!
Tool
I'm looking for a new 5'-6' cutter, and wanted to hear feedback on the closed rear cutters (bush hog) vs open rear cutters (king kutter) that allow the grass cuttings to exit the rear opening instead of
forcing the grass cuttings out under the rear edge of the deck.
Is the open rear design significantly easier on the tractor?
Other than larger chunks out the rear, any disadvantage of an open rear design?
Not looking for a discussion on which brand is better, more focused on advantages/disadvantages of the two designs.
Thanks!
Tool