bx1850 rotary cutter

[tractorman99]

Has any body ran a rotary cutter on a bx1850 if so what make and model rotary cutter.

 

[LBrown59]

Has any body ran a rotary cutter on a bx1850 if so what make and model rotary cutter.

It should handle any 48'' one,

 

[actionaj]

I run a 4' rotary cutter with my 2350 with no problem I think your 1850 would do the same.

 

[JJPP]

I run the 48" xb model from tractor supply with no problems. It's not the king kutter but it looks just like it. I went with the xb because it has two wheels instead of just one I figured it would help stability with a smaller tractor.

 

[jcpwrsprt]

48" Befco RM - works great on my 2350. Keep in mind you will need the FEL or front ballast to keep it on the ground. I have suitcase weights I utilize when the FEL is not mounted up.

 

[Tom_H]

48" Befco RM - works great on my 2350. Keep in mind you will need the FEL or front ballast to keep it on the ground. I have suitcase weights I utilize when the FEL is not mounted up.

I don't know what might be different in your case, but for most people, counterweight is not necessary. I run a 40" heavy duty Gearmore (just under 400 lb.) on a BX2200 and don't come close to needing counterweight, even on fairly steep slopes.

 

[jcpwrsprt]

I don't know what might be different in your case, but for most people, counterweight is not necessary. I run a 40" heavy duty Gearmore (just under 400 lb.) on a BX2200 and don't come close to needing counterweight, even on fairly steep slopes.

Weight...

If you look at the link and the attachment your 40" Gearmore weighs in at approx 390lbs. The 48" Befco tips the scale at 440lbs

I can assure you counterweight is necessary on the Befco/BX2350 setup when the mower is in transport mode (off the ground - in the air w/3pt)


BEFCO - Products - Rotary Cutters - Tornado RSD

 

[tractorman99]

We are looking at a howse 3 foot rotary cutter. To use with the bx 1850.

 

[DGS]

Too small
DGS

 

[Tom_H]

Weight...

I can assure you counterweight is necessary on the Befco/BX2350 setup when the mower is in transport mode (off the ground - in the air w/3pt)

Hmmm, 50 lb just doesn't seem like it would make that much difference. I will take your word though, because I haven't used your rig on your property.

For the OP and others, it is my opinion that at 390 and below, no counterweight is needed, even on hills.

 

[JJPP]

I can't remember off the top of my head how much my 48" xb weighs but I moved it the other day for the first time without the loader on and the front end was way to light with it raised. Also I would recommend going with at least the 40" cut. you won't have any problems, that is the size that Kubota recommends.

 

[LBrown59]

I can't remember off the top of my head how much my 48" xb weighs but I moved it the other day for the first time without the loader on and the front end was way to light with it raised. Also I would recommend going with at least the 40" cut. you won't have any problems, that is the size that Kubota recommends.

I was thinking about a 48'' BH for my BX1500 so I could back out over ditiches and road banks to keep them trimed off.
Was afraid doing that would flip the tractor over backwards so gave up on getting a BH.
I think my idea of hanging a mower off the 3 point is better safer and easier to use anyway.

 

[redharley]

I use a landpride 48" BH with my 2230 and the only time I would suggest not having the loader on or some weight's up front is if you are Never going to be on ANY kind of incline or downgrade.The best result of not adding front ballast would be learning the meaning of pucker power,the worst well we won't go there.