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Pto slasher

is it too big ?

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richard

12-06-2001 19:18:52

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I am about to buy a pto slasher to use in my paddock - fairly light use mainly grass cutting.
I have a 1964 fordson with about 40hp. Some people tell me a 6ft slasher is ok, others tell me not to go above 5ft or risk stressing the tractor - obviously I want to go as big as I can. Has anyone any thoughts, experience etc. as I dont want to buy a 6ft slasher and find I have tractor problems. Thanks.

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richard

12-10-2001 15:50:44

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Re: pto slasher - is it too big ? in reply to richard, 12-06-2001 19:18:52

Thanks all you guys.

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JWC

12-07-2001 15:10:59

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Re: pto slasher - is it too big ? in reply to richard, 12-06-2001 19:18:52

The weight of the cutter you pick will be more critical in your situation than the blade width. A six foot cutter will be at least one foot longer than a five foot cutter. This shifts the weight farther behind the tractor. A heavy or medium duty 6' cutter may make your front wheels loose contact with the ground when it is raised. A lack of weight on the front of the tractor can also be dangerous when working on slopes and near ditches. Because your tractor will pull something does not mean it is a good idea. I have a 1050 John Deere, it will pull my MD172 Woods cutter fine when the frontend loader is mounted. Without the loader it is almost impossible to turn without using the brakes. The cutter weighs approx. 1000 pounds. I have a MF 275 and IH 574 that don't bat an eye when hooked to it. I have a lighter 5' cutter for the the 1050 for lighter jobs. A side note some of the 6' cutters will not fit on your average 16' tandem axle trailer (76" to 78" deck widht).

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RWK in WI

12-07-2001 05:44:33

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Re: pto slasher - is it too big ? in reply to richard, 12-06-2001 19:18:52

I run a 6' Ford Heavy Duty Brush cutter on my Ford 3000 ( 45 HP ) with no problems. If the tractor can push it over the cutter does its thing. Live PTO helps in that you can stop and let the cutter catch up if the going gets tough.
Cut safely.

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F14

12-07-2001 04:19:16

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Re: pto slasher - is it too big ? in reply to richard, 12-06-2001 19:18:52

I run a 5' through some gawdawful brush with a 20 horse diesel, you should be fine with a 6 footer on 40 horse.

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