Need a rotary cutter

Got 15 acres of crp ground to mow every year. Got a gas 3000 ford with hi/lo trans. Looking to buy a new 6 medium duty rotary cutter. Any suggestions
 
Without starting a debate on which brand of cutter weather it be Woods, Bush Hog, Rhino or any of the other brands. From personal experience and my opinion is for heavier cutting such as CRP ground, one that has a higher HP gearbox and a lower blade tip speed will have less strain on the tractor. A machine with a higher blade speed will provide a cleaner looking cut, but may lug the tractor down more in tough conditions.
 
That tractor should be able to handle any 6' medium duty rotary mower on the market. They are pretty equally matched across the range of popular brands, and brand choice is a personal thing, so expect the recommendations to vary based on personal preferences of the people doing the recommending.
 
I've got a '67 3000 gas 8 speed as well and I paired it with a Woods RM306 finish mower. Woods makes a good product and a lot of parts are still available even for older models. Granted, I know you're looking for a bush hog, but just wanted to put a +1 out there for Woods. I don't have a bush hog right now, but I would also consider getting an older Ford unit or a Bush Hog brand. My decision would really come down to the hardiness and availability of the gearbox, but if you're just cutting fields, you shouldn't have much to worry about. Your chance of hitting a stump, rock, or wire, etc. is probably pretty slim so I wouldn't be terribly worried about getting an expensive, heavy duty option. You might also consider a flail mower, depending on what kind of finish you're looking for.
 
About any name brand will be fine. I would look at price myself. If you will expand and start cutting rough stuff I would look for a decent used unit. I hire out services and its almost always rough areas so I dont see the sense in beating up a new cutter.
 
6 foot is a crossover where you can find either a shear bolt or a clutch for protection. I find the clutches dont protect unless you service them yearly per the owners manual, and break them loose and rotate the clutch discs...... So while the pto clutch models are usually more expensive, they dont always protect your rotary cutter, shredder, or brush hog. On the other hand I carry a bag of shear bolts and wrenches with me because even a fire ant mound can break a shear bolt. Used shredders are usually a third less than new. Mostly the decks are rusted out because the owners did not keep the grass and dirt off of them when not using them. Dont let your rotary cutter have 3 inches of wet muddy grass on it all winter long.
 
Bingo.

I've gone from shear bolt to slip clutch and have now gone back to shear bolt for most cutters.

Too much trouble adjusting slip clutches to tractor HP and servicing them every year.
 
Love the blade change system on all of my Woods cutters.

Also love roller bearings in tail wheels to avoid recurring maintenance issues with bushing tail wheels (routinely greased or not).
 

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