Pull behind brush cutter

[Stomper]

This isn’t a tractor implement I suppose but more of an ATV implement, but with the knowledge base here I’m sure you will be able to help.
My local cross country ski club is looking for a pull behind brush cutter that can be pulled behind a Atv or UTV, to make trail clearing in the fall time a bit easier. Right now we do it manually. It would be used to cut down the new growth, such as willow saplings and grasses that sprout up between the winter seasons. Any suggestions on what kind of things I should be looking for as far a options or design would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

lots and lots of options to make this type of work.
local ski club here uses a model like this one.

UTV Trail Mower - Erskine Attachments

erskineattachments.com

this one uses an external hydro power pack to run the mower. Costs a little bit more but designed for HD use. For lighter use they also make them with small gas motors. I am a fan of Honda commercial motors.

pay attention to if you want a trail "keeper" or a trail "maker".
If budget is important look at the ones with gas motors for power.... if budget is higher and use is more HD consider a diesel or hydro drive one.

Trail keepers are lighter built and smaller aux. engines.
Trail makers are much heavier duty.

sounds like a trail keeper is probably what you need.

Honda power plants are very nice.
Also i would strongly want an electric start. Manual pull start work fine for those younger guys when motor is finely tuned. Over time as power plant wears electric start is a must for me.

 

[DaveFromMi]

This might be what is needed:

DR Premier 44T Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower (Brush Hog) | DR Power Equipment

DR factory direct sale on brush mowers. 10.5 HP Briggs & Stratton OVH engine. Strong DR ATV-towable brush hogs mow fields/trails with 44in. cut. 2 yr warranty.

www.drpower.com

 

[Mark_BX25D]

If not that exact model, pick one you like:

Tow-behind Mowers, Field and Brush Mowers (Brush Hogs), Finish Mowers | DR Power Equipment

Cut 2" saplings, brush, and 4' field grass! DR tow-behind mowers for every property. Brush mowers & finish cut mowers available up to 22 HP. FREE SHIPPING!

www.drpower.com

 

[jimh406]

I bought a Swisher Roughcut a couple of years ago. It can handle fairly large sagebrush and saplings and cuts grass pretty cleanly as well. I pull it behind my Polaris Ranger Midsize.

I use a 360 degree hitch like this one and take the d-ring out. Then I put in a copper shoulder bushing to keep the pin in place.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0811MDBV8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[MINICUP28]

I had this Swisher Roughcut for 5-6 years. I had to replace the drivebelt and both wheels. I got a flat and water got inside the rims and they rusted out. I was very happy with it. I used it to clear a lot of land here. Once I got it manageable for a mower I sold it and got most of my money out of it. This was only about $2K several years ago.

44" 14.5 HP 12V Country Cut Rough Cut Mower - RC14544CPKA - FREE SHIPPING

View Current Manual Unable to ship to California Articulating hitch with 2 in. ball coupler offers infinite adjustment and reduces storage space 14.5 HP (603cc) Kawasaki v-twin electric start engine 44" welded, 11-gauge steel tow- behind cutting deck Rear discharge Remote operator control...

www.swisherinc.com

 

[fried1765]

I had this Swisher Roughcut for 5-6 years. I had to replace the drivebelt and both wheels. I got a flat and water got inside the rims and they rusted out. I was very happy with it. I used it to clear a lot of land here. Once I got it manageable for a mower I sold it and got most of my money out of it. This was only about $2K several years ago.

44" 14.5 HP 12V Country Cut Rough Cut Mower - RC14544CPKA - FREE SHIPPING

View Current Manual Unable to ship to California Articulating hitch with 2 in. ball coupler offers infinite adjustment and reduces storage space 14.5 HP (603cc) Kawasaki v-twin electric start engine 44" welded, 11-gauge steel tow- behind cutting deck Rear discharge Remote operator control...

www.swisherinc.com

Nice looking machine!