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phil lowe

04-08-2006 04:39:40




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Hi guy's I got a big heavy old bush hog last year and My plan (WHAT I TOLD THE WIFE) was to use it for keeping out 7 acres old feild mowed this summer ,lots a scrub brush and the odd alders,,but also far bit of grass ,,should I be looking at a finish mower or something other then the hog ..couple people told me the bushhog is only for the heavy stuff and weouldn't do a good job on grass ????
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mtgummibear

04-08-2006 07:06:12




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 Re: bush hog in reply to phil lowe, 04-08-2006 04:39:40  
If you can afford to eventually have both you"ll be more pleased with the look from a finish mower, but if you can only have one, the bush hog is the way to go.

Larry



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Michael Soldan

04-08-2006 06:50:13




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 Re: bush hog in reply to phil lowe, 04-08-2006 04:39:40  
Bill made a good point when you are trying to get a good "cut", keep your RPM's up and your ground speed down, this will give a better effect..Mike in Exeter Ontario



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RWK in WI

04-08-2006 06:40:18




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 Re: bush hog in reply to phil lowe, 04-08-2006 04:39:40  
I would suggest that for the first time or two cutting using the brush hog with the blades as they are, usually dull, as it smashes up the woody stuff better. Later when you have it cleared and are cutting mosty grasses you can sharpen the blades on the brush hog using a 4 inch angle grinder. ( Do it safely ! ) The sharp blade will cut almost like a finishing mower.
I hope this helps you.

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Bill in NorthCentral PA

04-08-2006 04:51:22




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 Re: bush hog in reply to phil lowe, 04-08-2006 04:39:40  
We use brush hogs extensively on our farm and if there is anything "woody", it is the only way to go. As far as a "nice" finish in grass, I think a flail mower is the key, but the brush hog does a pretty nice job if the grass isn't too tall and the ground speed isn't too fast.

Have fun.

Bill



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