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What size bush hog???

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Tim Dalrymple

04-23-2003 10:52:47

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The time has come for a heavier duty bush hog... out of curiousity, what size rotorary mower do you use behind a 800-801/ early 4000? How well does your brush hog work?

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Tim D.

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Bill

05-07-2003 19:03:26

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

It all depends on what you expect to cut and on what terrain. A 6ft. is too much for an 800-801 series Ford in most conditions. It would be hard on the tractor and dangerous for the driver. If you are not doing major cutting (quanity), go for the 5, you'll be glad you did. With a 6, it would have to be a light duty cutter and I'd much rather have a heavier duty 5.

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albe

04-25-2003 10:20:10

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

I use a 5 ft. behind my 641. I do not cut much grass, mainly black brush. Even with the 5 ft. shredder, it will stall now and then. I have to start cutting high and lower it. albe

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Reub

04-24-2003 18:38:20

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

You guys must be mowing your yards. A 5' will be plenty big for the 800/801. You might be able to use a 6' on the 4000 if brush and grass are not too heavy. I run a 81, 3600 with a Woods 5' and in heavy stuff its all she wants

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Fighting suburbia in NC

04-24-2003 10:58:51

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

My 63 2000 with a hydraulic sickle bar was setup to run a 6' by the VA DOT when new. The wheels are spaced out due to the midmount sickle bar and a 6' hog gets all the way to the edge of the bar cut path. Only in really heavy grass does a 6' hog start to work her - but the SOS lets you tailor the ground speed at will so you never have to stall it out.

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matthew

04-24-2003 19:06:40

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Re: Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Fighting suburbia in NC, 04-24-2003 10:58:51

I have a light duty 5' and a medium duty 6' rotary cutters. I also have 641 and a 4000(3 cylinder) tractors. I have never considered pulling the 6' with the 641. Although I am sure it would cut grass, I know it would be front end light and loaded. I know the 8xx or 4 cylinder 4000 have much more hp than the 641, but I think they are of similar weight.

I often pull the 5' with the 4000 through some thick rough stuff around my pond faster than I should be going. However, the 6' will absolutely tighten it up in thick stuff and I won't worry 'bout going to fast as I'll be dropping gears. Overall the 6' does a quicker job, but I sure know it is there.

So here is my opinion not knowing what or how much you will be cutting. If you are buying a good medium duty unit so it will last while cutting light and medium grass and bush, get a 6', some front end weights, and be happy. If you are getting a truly heavy mower to cut thick brush, get a 5'. You will be able to lift and cut with it without breaking your tractor.

good luck

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Tommy D. - Gee, I mine won't...

04-24-2003 09:26:00

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

From the replies below, I see most folks are using the 6 footers....

I borrowed my father-in-law's Heavy Duty 6' Land Pride, and my ole 64 model 4000 gas becomes a see-saw that has to be steered with the brakes! Heck, this one even made the front of his 3910 light!

Maybe this one is just really heavy..... Seems that a 5 footer is big enough for mine, especially in heavy brush.....

Good Luck Though!
Tommy D.

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D. Miller

04-24-2003 08:02:27

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

I use a 6 foot JD.bushog behind a early style 4000,it is a real pleasure.

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dhunter in WV

04-23-2003 20:47:01

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

I've been doing research on what I should be pulling behind my Ford 861. The guy at Tractor Supply suggested a 6 footer for my tractor.

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seedsntrees

04-23-2003 20:36:30

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

I can handle a 6ft WOODS NO PROBLEM with a 671!

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raytasch

04-23-2003 18:19:17

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

I currently run a Bush Hog #205, 5', behind my 850. My next "Hog" will be a 6'.
ray

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Gary Puckett

04-23-2003 17:57:04

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Re: What size bush hog??? in reply to Tim Dalrymple, 04-23-2003 10:52:47

I use a 6 foot with a 640. It will mow out your tracks.

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