Mulching with a bush hog

It is true that if you run the rear of the cutter lower than than the front it will mulch the material more. But BUSH HOG normaly recomends level or lower in the front. Running lower in the rear uses more h.p. Newer models have rear bands the allow for better discharge but older models still have fully enclosed rear bands.

BUSH HOG does offer uplift blades but not std. on all models. What model cutter do you have?

I don't have one yet, I'm trying to decide what to get. I have about 3 acres of tall grass with some light brush that I want to mow. It hasn't been mowed in years, so right now it's real thick. Once I get it knocked down, I plan to mow it about once a month or so. As a far as mower quality goes, I don't need a real heavy duty one, since I won't put that many hours on it, so even a cheaper brand should last me a long time. I don't need a finished mowed look, but I also don't want the "rows" of thick grass that some bush hogs leave. I also don't want to spend more than $500. So, I'm trying to decide if I should just go buy a new King Kutter (Quality has them for $500) or get a used Woods, Bush Hog, or other heavier duty brand (I haven't found any used ones of those brands yet).