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What is the Best and worst brushhogs

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Allis Chalmers

10-31-2007 09:33:57

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I have a local selection between Woods, Bushhog, John Deere, and King Kutter. I am looking for a descent mower but want it to last a couple years. Any ideas?

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Noah W

11-01-2007 06:44:52

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

Got a 5 1/2' Pittsburg that I have had for 15+ yrs. Pull it behind an 8N and it does everything I want it to. Very well made.

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Rick Kaufmann

11-01-2007 06:22:41

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

I too have an old 6' Sidewinder made by FMC Corp. Not sure if they are still made. I bought it used about 15 years ago for about $400.00. Not sure how old it actually is. It's built heavy and has stood up well for what I use it for. Only mow 8 acres twice a year. There's a few stone dents in the deck side skirting but that's about it. Only had to adjust the slip clutch once so far. Still on the same set of blades but they are about worn out. Will probably have to replace the blades after another season or so.

Rick

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Bill46

11-01-2007 05:19:02

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

Guess I have owned about all of them...like Bushhog...but they are like everything else...starting to get cheap in the material and construction...high in price.
Best one I have and really like is an old Sidewinder. Some don't like them and the tire does wear out...but I have sure kept the cedars in the pasture knocked down with it. I have worked the devil out of it...and it just keeps going.
Remember though, ya get what ya pay for....

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Lee in Iowa

10-31-2007 20:50:20

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

I had a 12' bushhog bought new worked great until I hit a stump and took out two gear boxes $1200. Usually the blades would fold back and a lot of noise but no damage, not this time. After installing the two new gearboxes I loosened the slip clutch bolts completely loose and mowed two more years and it never did slip even if you killed the tractor. So no matter what brand you get check the slip clutch/shear bolt and make sure it can work. Lee

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Bill(Wis)

10-31-2007 18:37:25

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

The Bushogs I've looked at on my dealer's lot all use skip welds and don't appear as heavily built as some of the competitors. I currently use a Landpride RCR 2572. It is OK. I've had it for 10 years and have cut six foot high swamp grass (slowly) and brush up to about 3" and lots of things in between (even a few stones). When I upgrade I'm planning on a John Deere double blade 709. Heavier, more $$$$ but worth it. Look up the specs on each mfg website. Use the "compare" feature if available. I just don't see anything better than Deere BUT I'm talking heavy duty stuff. For example, I wouldn't bother to blow snot at a King Cutter. Some people praise them. Your $$$, your choice.

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KEH

10-31-2007 16:13:18

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

Well, last year I bought a Bush Hog which I like. So Iwill have to vote for them. Whatever kind you get, get a heavy duty one with a thick deck.

KEH

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larry h

10-31-2007 15:48:44

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

bushwhacker or none at all

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georgeky

10-31-2007 14:43:12

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

Bush Hog, period!

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Lanse

10-31-2007 14:38:18

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

We bought a deere lawnmower again, bottom line is I swear i'll never again buy anything from them again. So I dont know anything about their mowers. But thats just me.

Dad bought me a Woods tiller, it is rock solid. I would go with them if their mowers are anything like their tillers.

Had a 4' King kudder, it held up great and was affordiable, good name in my opinion.

My 2cents worth.

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Kent in KC

10-31-2007 11:35:59

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

I'm amazed at the stuff my Bushhog has gone through. If you buy one used make sure your shear bolt is the right grade (not too soft or stout). Also, don't let anyone else stand around and watch, lest they have a boulder or other large projectile launched at them. Take a grinder to the blade every season too. Have fun.

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8N'r--WI

10-31-2007 10:52:24

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

Woods or Bushhog-----Bushhog being my choice.

Tim

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ric1

10-31-2007 10:11:45

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

i have had a few kingkutters they are probably a little cheaper made than the rest ive done alot of clearing then brushhog it hitting a few stumps here and there plus other objects for the money they seem to hold up fairly good

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JDB

10-31-2007 09:56:52

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

I like my Bushog RZ60. It seams to be well built.

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RobMD

10-31-2007 09:55:08

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

woods all the way

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Brokenwrench

10-31-2007 09:54:59

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

We have a JD MX6 and it has worked great for us.
Seems to be built heavy enough. A friend has a king kutter and haven`t heard anything negative about that one either.

We went with the deere cause we have a good dealership close, and they`ve always treated us well.

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Mike M

10-31-2007 09:47:38

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Re: What is the Best and worst brushhogs in reply to Allis Chalmers 6, 10-31-2007 09:33:57

To each his own,but I'd rather mow with a flail mower. They cut better and not nearly as dangerous from hitting hidden objects.They will handle multi flower rose bushes and real small twig sized trees. You can pick up used ones reasonable. Just check and make sure the rotor is not bent. If you have any small trees in the way just pull them out with a chain then you don't have a sharp stump ready to puncture a tire.

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