Rotary Cutter brand question

[threeoaks]

I have a Kubota L2800 HST 30hp tractor. Looking to buy a rotary cutter to cut grass on 13 acers.

The local dears here have the Frontier or Bush Hog brands.

Looking at the Frontier RC2060 http://www.muttonpower.com/p-9334-frontier-60-rotary-cutter-rc2060.aspx or the Bush Hog BH6 http://www.bushhog.com/catalog/single-spindle-rotary-cutters//razorback-series-rotary-cutters/

Both are priced ~$1,500.

Any recommendations on which one I should go with?

Thanks in advance!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

One thing to note:
The BH6 Specs at 25HP
While your tractor is 30 Engine HP
The PTO is only 22.5 HP to 23.5 HP, and implements are rated on PTO HP.
You might never have an issue using it , but when an implement calls for more HP that the tractor has the ability to produce, either damage or bogging will happen.

The Frontier RC2060 is a 60" where the Bush Hog BH6 is a 72"
If you want a straight comparison, compare to the BH5 @ 60"
Or
The Frontier RC2072 @ 72" and the Bush Hog BH6 @ 72"

 

[Sammy3700]

Take a look at Hardee MFG or today EVH I think anyway the tiger cub line they offer. I see you are in SC, these are made in Red Bluff SC. My tractor is the same frame as yours (L3700SU) 37 engine hp and has 30 pto hp. I have the tiger cub 160 which is 60" wide and has a 40hp gear box. These will mow grass the best of any rotary mowers I have seen. So as Wolfman pointed out you are good on hp and will not overload the gear box.

 

[Bulldog]

If those are the only brands you're looking at I'd go with the Bushhog brand myself. Just going by my experience I'd suggest the 60" for your tractor. I have a 5' that I use with my L3000 and it's a good match.