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Posted on 8/7/24 at 7:27 pm to Chad504boy
Is most of the area fenced?
Posted on 8/7/24 at 7:28 pm to LSUDad
Not near where are cutting if that makes sense
Posted on 8/7/24 at 8:01 pm to Chad504boy
My bad. I see now. You were asking about mowers, not tractors. Good luck!
You might consider discing fire breaks, spraying, and burning to save some time. If this is a hunting place, that’s best anyway.
You might consider discing fire breaks, spraying, and burning to save some time. If this is a hunting place, that’s best anyway.
This post was edited on 8/7/24 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 8/7/24 at 8:04 pm to Chad504boy
Here's a calculator...
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A 7 foot can do about 3 acres an hour at 4mph...I'd say that tractor with a medium duty 7 footer and pasture could do 4mph. Alot depends on what you are mowing. I used to do 150 acres of pasture with a 12ft going about 5 mph and it would take every bit of a weekend. But I wouldn't do damp bahia.
If you can do 3 acres an hour you can do most of your place with a 7 ft in a day...bring a cooler and it'll be fun.
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A 7 foot can do about 3 acres an hour at 4mph...I'd say that tractor with a medium duty 7 footer and pasture could do 4mph. Alot depends on what you are mowing. I used to do 150 acres of pasture with a 12ft going about 5 mph and it would take every bit of a weekend. But I wouldn't do damp bahia.
If you can do 3 acres an hour you can do most of your place with a 7 ft in a day...bring a cooler and it'll be fun.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 8:18 pm to gatigerusmc
I have always had tractors that size. JD 5205,5300 and a Kubota MX5100. All three were around 50 engine and 40 PTO hp. Ran a 7’ on the first one and burned the pto clutch out (inside the transmission, not an easy or cheap fix). Used 6’ medium or heavy duty on the others. Set wheels where cut on bush hog just exceeded track width of rear tires.
These are all Utility class tractors. Not COMPACT Utility. There is a difference, a huge one. Think of a Colorado and a Silverado and a HD2500 pickup. You can put the same engine in all three. Which one will haul a big trailer and (more importantly) stop it safely and not get pushed around by it.
A compact utility tractor with the correct hp and size equipment is fine. I just hate the rougher ride. 4wd is a must have on a compact tractor as well. Most people want a loader as well. Now you’re talking mid $20k to high $30’s. I bought all three of my tractors used. Bought them around $10-12k with under 600 hours on them (2wd with no loader). Run them 5-8 years and sell them real close to what I paid.
No, they’re not 4wd and no I don’t get loaders. (Loader will work fine on a 2wd Utility, will NOT on a compact).
Bush hogging is one thing that’s (almost) all a hp job. Anything where you’re turning dirt and the extra weight of a Utility class tractor makes all the difference in the world.
These are all Utility class tractors. Not COMPACT Utility. There is a difference, a huge one. Think of a Colorado and a Silverado and a HD2500 pickup. You can put the same engine in all three. Which one will haul a big trailer and (more importantly) stop it safely and not get pushed around by it.
A compact utility tractor with the correct hp and size equipment is fine. I just hate the rougher ride. 4wd is a must have on a compact tractor as well. Most people want a loader as well. Now you’re talking mid $20k to high $30’s. I bought all three of my tractors used. Bought them around $10-12k with under 600 hours on them (2wd with no loader). Run them 5-8 years and sell them real close to what I paid.
No, they’re not 4wd and no I don’t get loaders. (Loader will work fine on a 2wd Utility, will NOT on a compact).
Bush hogging is one thing that’s (almost) all a hp job. Anything where you’re turning dirt and the extra weight of a Utility class tractor makes all the difference in the world.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 8:35 pm to Chad504boy
5HP at the PTO minimum per foot width of the bush hog. So you should be able to easily run an 8ft bush hog. For a pasture cutting grass you can go pretty fast. For clearly 1-2” saplings and brush, you might just have to drive a little more slowly.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 8:47 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
Not near where are cutting if that makes sense
Any chance the fenced area, you could run a few caves on? Would someone be interested in cutting your area to bail hay?
Posted on 8/7/24 at 9:39 pm to Chad504boy
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Cutting at least 20-25 acres
I have been cutting a 24acre property for 6 or 7 years. I have a kubota mx5200 with a 7’ bush hog.
I average 2 acres/hr. One side has a tree line and there are two patches of trees that I have to cut around.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 10:27 pm to Chad504boy
If you don’t want tractor problems go a few hp below pto hp rating when choosing a bush hog. The bush hog hp rating should be below pto hp rating…
Posted on 8/7/24 at 10:41 pm to civiltiger07
I’m cutting between 15-20 acres with a 7ft bush hog.
I can cut it in a day but it’s a long day.
I can cut it in a day but it’s a long day.
Posted on 8/8/24 at 5:02 am to Barneyrb
quote:I own/operate heavy equipment every day, including tractors. Sounds like operator error to me, because what you said about implements sticking out past the tires is absolute, unadulterated bullshite.
Wad you up about 200yds of barbed wire and then you'll understand
Posted on 8/8/24 at 5:09 am to Chad504boy
quote:that m4900 will be fine with a 7 ft bushhog for that. I'd get 4wd.
Cutting at least 20-25 acres of pasture land and food plots. Some very slight elevations not much. Some little rough terrain not bad though
You should know 2 things when buying a tractor new or used: 1) buy by the dealership and their reputation and then by vicinity, not brand and only brand. They need to have parts and service availability. 2) No man ever said he wished he had less horsepower and weight in a tractor. A heavy, strong tractor is a good tractor and a versatile tractor.
Posted on 8/8/24 at 6:45 am to Barneyrb
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Wad you up about 200yds of barbed wire and then you'll understand
quote:Is a dangerous man.
Barneyrb
Posted on 8/8/24 at 7:02 am to Tyga Woods
quote:
That’s a big tractor for somebody that doesn’t know anything about tractors
Reminded me of Jeremy Clarkson
Posted on 8/8/24 at 7:21 am to Chad504boy
If you're just clipping. Not taking out brush, check out flail mowers. They do a great job on pastures and plots and use less hp/ft than bush hogs. They also tuck up close to the tractor which is nice.
I have an offset 8' flail, Alamo brand. The offset is great for tree lines since it goes out past the tires a ways. It isn't good for saplings though. Anything over 3/4" or so and a bush hog is better.
I have a 6' Woods BB720X and it's proven to be a very good medium duty bush hog. I take down tallow trees up to 4"-5" often and it held up very well.
I have an offset 8' flail, Alamo brand. The offset is great for tree lines since it goes out past the tires a ways. It isn't good for saplings though. Anything over 3/4" or so and a bush hog is better.
I have a 6' Woods BB720X and it's proven to be a very good medium duty bush hog. I take down tallow trees up to 4"-5" often and it held up very well.
Posted on 8/8/24 at 7:57 am to Tyga Woods
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That’s a big tractor for somebody that doesn’t know anything about tractors
At least he admits and wants to learn more. Some guys would be out there doing dumb stuff and hurting themselves and looking like tools.
Maybe I've just spent too much time watching Qualified Captain lately but some folks worry me.
Posted on 8/8/24 at 8:14 am to Chad504boy
I’ll cut it, I LOVE bush hogging, not real sure why though! haha
Posted on 8/8/24 at 8:59 am to WillFerrellisking
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I’ll cut it, I LOVE bush hogging, not real sure why though! haha
you anywhere near alabama?
Posted on 8/8/24 at 9:38 am to Chad504boy
No but I can be if price is right. lol
I currently only have access to a 70hp Kubota with a 6’ bush hog but we are upgrading in near future.
I currently only have access to a 70hp Kubota with a 6’ bush hog but we are upgrading in near future.
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