Bush hog for mx6000
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Good day. Sort of depends o. What you are planning to cut…I have a mx6000 with a land pride rcf27 and use it for general mowing at a second property. I was able to get ina. Total package when I bought the tractor. I never considered anything but the land pride to include in the 0%. Looking back and the inflation we see now that was a steal. I’ll be paying the machine and implements off with dollars that the paper is worth more than what printed on them. General mowing for my situation is lawn area, as well as trails that are planted with some sort of rye grass and clover mix. I also use to clear trails including heavy stands of saplings and small trees and as well to basically cut down to dirt prior to filling née garden space. It actually does a decent job of mowing, better on the not rolled/smooth ground than the belly mower on my b2650…no kidding. It really shines though in tall grass and clear small trees and brush. The only way to stall the machine is if you find a stump. It’s truly impressive. I think with your tractor it would easily run a wider mower/cutter if you desired. When you look at price I’d look at the weight between the makes/models you are comparing and the think about your application. If you plan to cut trees down maybe a heavy brush hog, if just grass maybe a lighter weight version. I think only good way to compare is look at the weight….visually loo at how they are welded that will say a lot about the quality you are getting if it matters. Everything about the rcf27 seems to be very hefty. I hope this helps.
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I have no idea if the Land Pride RCR1884 I pull behind the MX is good for the money but it's built really well and does a great job, and I'm sure the RCR1872 would be excellent too. There are a number of good brands out there and until someone does an extensive rotary cutter showdown/shootout/slapdown I think most of us will be happy with what we have.
I will say that removing and installing the blades on the 1884 is a bit of a pain and I wish Land Pride came up with a smarter system for those of us that hit a lot of rocks.
I will say that removing and installing the blades on the 1884 is a bit of a pain and I wish Land Pride came up with a smarter system for those of us that hit a lot of rocks.
Land Pride RCD1884. 7 foot wide twin spindle. Only sticks out 80" behind the tractor.
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As nice as those are, aren't they more of a grass cutter than a brush hog? The size and offset are great features for sure.
Hello again. Maybe one other consideration is the design of the fabricated deck…flat tops shed water if you will be leaving outside vs the type where the frame is on top. The frame on top will hold water if left outside. Also, if you plan to back over small trees, be aware the tractor will push the brush hog over things it shouldn’t be trying to cut…when this happens it will deform the back of the cutter…there are sort of two types rounded and square. If you plan to do a lot of brush hogging and small trees, the. The rounded type would most likely be more durable…they should also have a notch cut out (allows for materials to flow out) of them vs the square type which generally do not. I’d recommend the chains on front and back to knock down the debris. The protector plate that holds the chains will get deformed but with some basic agri engineering skills that can be fixed. Key there is you don’t want the chains swinging under deck and hitting your blades. If you have the sqare deck and it folds under then the deck would hit you chains. Anyways it was just another thought. Happy shopping.
Bush hog 316 here. I like it. Seems well made and can handle 3” stuff. Sorta wished I woulda looked for a twin spindle, just to save some length. But am happy with what I have. Think I paid about $33-3400 for it. Front chains, rear metal guard. Slip clutch.
I use a Woods BB720X with my very similar L6060. This is a rugged, heavy mower, a bit too heavy for the 6060 and I have broken two hitch components, one three times. I also need front weights.
The lighter BB720 is more suitable and is less expensive.
If starting from scratch, I would probably buy a lighter, less expensive Land Pride unit.
SDT
I use chains on the rear of all of my rotary cutters but belting on the front to reduce weight and, more importantly, reduce the amount of debris deposited on the rear of the tractor.
SDT
Another vote for Woods BB720 although they have recently changed their product numbering. Woods have improved the blade changing, take a look at their product info online. I like chains front and rear.
I had a Rhino TW-84 that was setting in the shed. Its a heavy built mower. Chains in the front and chains in the back and is set up for Cat 2-3 quick hitch. I thought I would try it on my MX-6000 before I got it out and sold it in July. I mostly use my big bat wing on a 150 HP tractor. The MX-6000 handled it real well in tall grasses that hadn't been mowed since last year. I put a fair amount of hours on the MX using it mowing water ways ditches and some pasture. I will keep the TW-84 around for the MX.