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Chris C.

10-08-2001 20:35:46

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I am in the market for a 5' medium duty rotary cutter. What brands are the most popular? So far, I have looked at the Taylor Made, King Kutter, Rhino, Howe & Bush Hog. I like the King Kutter so far because of the I-beam side frames. Also, is a slip clutch $200 better than a shear pin protected unit? Most of my cutting will be an open field,grass and briars right now but a least no big stuff. Thanks in advance

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ted

10-11-2001 17:28:19

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

Depending on how much you want to mow will determine what you really need. We mow several miles of roadsides and waterways and there is no way a TSC or Farm and Fleet mower will take that abuse. But for a few acres it would probably be fine. We used a old MF mower for years without much trouble. It had shear pin protection. We usually went through a few bolts a year, usually because of accidently bottoming it out on a roadside. Make sure you use grade 2 bolts (soft bolts) They will have a smooth head with no markings. We replaced it with a Deere a few years ago and it does a good job, but it pulls hard, the back is straight down and doesn't let cut grass out very well. It is slip clutch protected, and had no trouble with it either. The main thing is NOT to overgrease the clutch, just one or two shots a couple times a year.
Did you look at any woods mowers? They are a decent mower and hold up well.

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Kermit from MO

10-11-2001 00:49:58

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

I have an 8' Bush Hog pull type that I use to clip large pastures. It's a great unit and I really like it a lot. I also have a 6' 3 point John Deere 613 that I use to mow in places I can't get to with the bigger unit. So far it seems to be a good machine. I have slip clutches on both machines and like them. I the spring I just loosen the clutches and slip them a little then tighten them back to specs. Works good so far, and I feel safer using them.

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Steve W

10-09-2001 13:57:36

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

I'd go with the shear pin....they hardly ever break unless you try to Hog rocks. The slip clutches are great if you are using reallly high HP tractors on and undersized mowers. But if you size the tractor to the job, there will be enough give in the driveline to absorb the impact and resist shear pin breakage.

I have a King Kutter, and for the money, I don't think you can beat it.

Take Care
Steve

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Greaseman

10-09-2001 13:54:48

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

My Father uses a John Deere 6' bush hog. My Brother uses a 6' sickle bar mower. If all goes well, I will also use a 6' sickle bar behind my Ferguson TO-30.

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10-09-2001 12:19:54

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

I would go with the Rhino or the King Cutter myself. They are both fine bush hogs. I have a BUSH HOG BRAND and it's five feet of pure junk. I will never buy another one of their products.

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JD70Jim

10-10-2001 06:41:54

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Re: Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to JT, 10-09-2001 12:19:54

Why is BushHog "Junk"? I have never heard this said about them before. The only brush cutters I have ever heard discribed thus are light duty ones from Farm Supply houses (I don't think I need to mention which ones, but they sell CHEEP paint as well).

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T.J.

10-09-2001 09:51:13

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

We have a 1976 New Idea 5 foot tow behind with a slip clutch and have had good luck with it and we also have what we think is a Howse 4 foot 3 point with a shear pin in it. The New Idea was bought new and taken very good care of and it still looks and cuts good the Howse came on a tractor we bought used and looks like it was used to find land mines but despite how it looks it cuts pretty good. If you are cutting around people or animals definitely get the chain guards if available,I don't know why these are not standard but they really slow down the rocks and pieces of wood that you are going to send into orbit. Make sure that you get an extra shear pin for it because it isnt going to break at the hardware store its gonna happen out in the field. We drilled 2 holes in one of the brackets and bolted the pins tight so they wouldnt get lost. Good luck T.J.

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Pine Grove, La.

10-09-2001 08:25:21

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

I own a 5ft King-Kutter, has worked great over the years, only two modifications: 1)to tapper the rear sides so it did not grab when turning, 2) Welded 2 1/2" wide by 1/4" thick wear plate onto existing skids. Pressure wash after each use and coat bottom with oil for winter storage. looks like new.

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Mike M (WA)

10-09-2001 08:22:16

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

I'd go for the shear pins over the slip clutch, even at the same price, especially if you have to store the machine outside. Springs and other slip clutch parts are susceptible to rust. I've had an FMC (the company got swallowed up by someone else)for about 20 years, with quite a bit of use, and have only sheared one pin!

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Tom-Pa

10-09-2001 07:54:46

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

I also have a King Kutter 5 ft brush hog. I Also like it for the I beam sides. I do a lot of custom brushhogging and the I beam sides have taken a beating. But, Nothing has come thru the sides. I hate to think of what sheetmetal side would look like if i had one. Probably swiss cheese. the only thing i recommend is getting the available guard chains for the front at least to protect your back and calves. I made one out of belting. It helps.
Good luck in your project
Tom-Pa

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Mike from Houston

10-09-2001 05:40:55

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

Chris,
I have a 6' Rhino medium duty with the slip clutch. I also have some type of 4' with a shear pin. I use the Rhino on a JD 5105 and the 4' on a 8N I have. I personally haven't had any trouble with the shear pin but have heard alot of stories from guys who really talk bad about them. Looks to me if you don't hit something then the shear pin would be fine if you have the correct hardness for the mower. If you go that way, just buy some extra ones and keep them with you. I got the clutch on the Rhino and it works fine. Haven't had any trouble yet (fingers crossed).
From the brands you've listed, Bush Hog is the one I hear the most bragging on. Know this guy back home who has one and uses it all the time. He's had that thing as long as I can remember and I'm 38. I see alot of people where I live (SouthWest Houston) using the Rhino's down here. Not sure why they're so popular down here... Also heard alot of good stuff about King Kutter. Guys on this board talk pretty good about their implements.
Good Luck.

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John Miller, III

10-14-2001 15:21:14

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Re: Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Mike from Houston, 10-09-2001 05:40:55

Rhino is manufacturered in Seguin, TX ... how far is that from you? I considered the TW84 and the CY72 along with a few others... and settled on a Brown 484.

I used a 6'KingKutter the last couple years... and it was like a Timex watch... you couldn't kill it... it went beyond the call of duty many times over... I upgraded to the Brown before my luck ran out.

We also have a cheap Howse {at the time KingKutter was not available in our area}, if you have a choice always go with KingKutter... lots of bang for the buck.

I've only heard derogatory things on the early Bush Hog Squealer line {square backed}...Bush Hog has always had a good reputation in our area.

How do you like your JD5105? I'm using the Brown 484 with my JD5205 and it's proven to be a mean brush hog machine...

Brush Hog Discussion

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F14

10-09-2001 03:51:25

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Re: Rotary cutters AKA bushogs in reply to Chris C., 10-08-2001 20:35:46

Of the machines you've listed, King Kutter and Bush Hog have the best reputations.

I have a Woods, and have been very happy with it.

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