7 foot brushhog 3point

rick n ohio · Apr 1, 2017

What's every ones opinion on a 7 foot 3 point brushhog for a sixty four hp newholland 4020.I have pulled a 7 foot pull type in the past with ease but I didn't like the way it cut just couldn't get it low enough then the next day where the rear tires knock the weeds down there was a thin line of weeds trying to stand back up it just looked awful to me I like a nice evening look when I'm done sort of like a lawn without any stragglers popping back up.a I have a six footer and a five footer both 3 point that do a real nice job they just seem to cut closer to the ground keeping the stragglers from coming back up.the issue with a 7 footer 3 point is important afraid it will be to lite in the front end.but then on the other hand I really wouldn't have to pick it up just kind of leave the rear wheels on the ground when in transport what's your opinions on that thanks

37chief · Apr 1, 2017

I think you have the horse power for a 7 ft mower. I don't like mowing green weeds with a rotary mower for that reason. I use my flail mower when I can, it seams like it sucks the weeds up that have been run over by the tractor wheel, It does a better job. It even leaves some weeds sticking up. I take a little more time and go over some areas twice. I have never had anyone complain of my work. I drove by a field yesterday, someone must have cut the weeds in high gear, a real bad job. I'm like you I like to see a clean cut field. Stan

cole in mo. · Apr 1, 2017

I've got a 7foot bush hog 3 point on my jd 5303, 64 hp. In certain cuttings, a few more ponys wouldn't hurt anything, but the hyd's lift it fine. But without the loaded on, or front weights, it does get some light in front. I have left it down enough for the crazy wheel to make contact with the road, and went slower.

Pair-a-dice farm · Apr 1, 2017

I've got a 7' that I put on a Ford/NH 4630. It's a little light on the front if I don't add a little weight. Other than that it's a nice combination.

farmerwithmutt · Apr 1, 2017

Different blades have different suction abilities. I always had luck with full throttle and slow speeds .

Eldon (WA) · Apr 1, 2017

(quoted from post at 12:54:19 04/01/17) What's every ones opinion on a 7 foot 3 point brushhog for a sixty four hp newholland 4020.I have pulled a 7 foot pull type in the past with ease but I didn't like the way it cut just couldn't get it low enough then the next day where the rear tires knock the weeds down there was a thin line of weeds trying to stand back up it just looked awful to me I like a nice evening look when I'm done sort of like a lawn without any stragglers popping back up.a I have a six footer and a five footer both 3 point that do a real nice job they just seem to cut closer to the ground keeping the stragglers from coming back up.the issue with a 7 footer 3 point is important afraid it will be to lite in the front end.but then on the other hand I really wouldn't have to pick it up just kind of leave the rear wheels on the ground when in transport what's your opinions on that thanks

I've tried a few and the 8' Bush Hog is my mower of choice. I run them with my 54pto hp Allis 175 diesels. They will leave a field looking like your lawn...I cut back and forth like a lawn mower, gives that light/dark look. I can cut up to 3 acres an hour. Not cheap, but good.

Dean · Apr 1, 2017

I've been cutting various parcels with various tractors and various mowers for over 40 years.

Currently, I'm using 5', 6', 7', and 10.5' three point rotary cutters semi-permanentedly mounted on various tractors.

My least favorite of these mowers is the 7'.

FWIW, a decent twin spindle 8' cutter will cut as well or better for the same or less HP than will a three point 7' cutter, though it will cost more.

Currently looking to peddle my 10.5' cutter to gain space for an 8' three point cutter.

Dean

rick n ohio · Apr 1, 2017

What makes a 8 footer better than a 7

Eldon (WA) · Apr 1, 2017

(quoted from post at 18:32:34 04/01/17) What makes a 8 footer better than a 7

Twin spindles rotate opposite each other to pick up the grass from both rear wheels, 4' diameter cut from each spindle makes for a lot shorter deck and less scalping, twin wheels on the back help prevent scalping. Twin rotors shred the grass instead of windrowing to one side. One note, make sure you can set the tractor wheels out to 8' or you will get 'rooster tails'....my competitor bought a mower like mine last year but found out his customers didn't like the way it cut because he couldn't get his tractor wheels out there and the fields looked bad the next day...some of them are now my customers

ptfarmer · Apr 1, 2017

I run a 7 foot Woods 3point behind a Massey Ferguson 135 diesel (45 hp). When through some mean, tall weeds, bamboo, and mesquites up to 3" in diameter with no problems.

Dean · Apr 1, 2017

Hills.

Dean

Dean · Apr 1, 2017

Good Lawd!

No idea where and what you cut, but I use all of my 62 PTO HP to pull my 7' Woods BB740X and sometimes find myself down in low/4th on level ground.

I also use the same 7' cutter on my M9960 Kubota, 90+ PTO HP tractor and sometimes find myself in Lo/6th or even Lo/5th if in EPTO.

What are you cutting?!!

Dean

massey 333 · Apr 2, 2017

If you are not windrowing with a twin blade mower you aren't mowing much.That was a selling point that Bush Hog tried to make for years,for making hay.The tractor PTO speed makes more difference then anything.Most new tractors don't have enough speed.

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