shredder a.k.a rotary mower a.k.a brush hog

I've been looking at a medium duty King Cutter. A bit leary about brand because I know nothing about it. They're also only found at the farm stores in my area.....which to me means they probably work great with small HP tractors like an 8N but ??? if they're good on a 60hp tractor.

I'm value oriented. Don't mind spending more for different brand but wondering if king cutter represents value (good quality for less $$$). Any suggestions?

Thanks for your help!

Thought about that but nearest rental place is over 30 miles away and they're not cheap.

I'd almost rather take my chances and buy a junker shredder. I've attempted this at a few auctions this year. It seems to me that everybody at auctions wants the same thing I do. Used shredders have been bringing $300-400 regardless of condition and I haven't seen too much that looked good. That's what led me to a King Kutter, for a little more money I'd have a new shredder. Which led me to ask if they are decent quality. And here I am still scratching my head.

Going the used route makes the most sense to me if I can find one at a dealer or make it through another auction. (how come what I want is always last??? Worse yet in my boredom I usually wind up buying and hauling home 30 peanut cans full of used nuts and bolts. Did I mention I don't care for auctions.)

Don't think I can justify a new Bush Hog or Woods for what I'm doing. My ROI would be crimson red (from my wife beating me).

Hiring a neighbor to do it is an option too but I'd rather make friends with them instead.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Please excuse the ramblings. Might be funny to someone but not the guy who wound up carrying all those peanut cans 1/2 mile to his pickup. (on second thought maybe I will go to the Bush Hog dealer tommorrow)

My use for it is to maintain 10 acre open field and trails in the woods previously cleared with a chainsaw.

I've used it to shred some multiflora rose and blackberry thickets, but wouldn't tackle anything heavier then that.

There have been several posts recently and I expounded upon the subject a couple of times. Having owned half a dozen brands I agree with Indy.

Just a couple of notes:

3 pt saves your drive line and sometimes it works better than drag as it gets the corners on the first pass whereas a drag has to be backed up. On drags, every time you turn off dead ahead you beat up your drive line.

Heavy duty gear box is as must. Bust just one and you'll know why.

Chains or something to keep the crud out of your tires and YOUR BACK are a must.

Good luck

Mark

John,

The third factor you mentioned is my problem. After the first few passes a King Kutter would probably meet my needs just fine.

A side note: Guess I'm having a difficult changing my paradigms. Growing up Bush Hog was the shredder, Rhino was the blade and never used a Woods until I used a Woods belly mower on a IH 140.

Thank a lot. It did help.

Mark