what a good brush hog

[jack707]

I'll be buying one soon don't know what one, I been reading up on the DL does anyone have any experience with one?.

 

[jeff9366]

DL, are we supposed to know what that is? Do not abbreviate in posts.

 

[RoyJackson]

DL, are we supposed to know what that is? Do not abbreviate in posts.

"DL" is an abbreviation for "on the down low". It mean one is doing something they want to hide from others (in Jack's case...probably his wife). It's black slang and normally refers to closeted gay black males. It's making it's way into other usages as well...anything done on the sly, so to speak.

Anyway, to answer Jack's post...I have a bush hog (proper term is rotary cutter, BTW). Many other TBNers have cutters too.
Mine is a 60" wide Woods Bush Bull which I bought used. Ain't pretty, but does a fine job with field grasses, brush and small (<2") saplings. Cutters are also one big PITA to hook up to the 3PH unless you have a quick hitch of some sort. It takes a lever, time and a good vocabulary to rig a cutter to the tractor (again, unless you have a quick-hitch).
The rule of thumb is cutters require 5 PTO HP for foot of width.

To answer Jack's question with more specifics, we need some info from Jack as to his cutting needs, type of tractor (HP, PTO HP, etc.), how much acreage he needs to cut...

 

[jack707]

mY MISTAKE GUYS IT THE dr MOWER. I HAVE 30 ACRES AND NO TRACTOR - I like to cut paths into the woods 4' wide.

 

[RoyJackson]

mY MISTAKE GUYS IT THE dr MOWER

Boy! That really changes things!!

Sorry, no personal experience, but they look pretty robust and for an acre or so, might be a good option. I don't think I'd use it for any saplings larger in diameter then 1/2-3/4 inches though.

 

[bubbacuse77]

:laughing::laughing:Roy, I can still appreciate the fact that you know the lingo

 

[RoyJackson]

:laughing::laughing:Roy, I can still appreciate the fact that you know the lingo

I read the abbreviation in an article online sometime ago...I look this stuff up on the Urban Dictionary since slang does pop up online and I am woefully behind the times when it comes to slang.

 

[jeff9366]

mY MISTAKE GUYS IT THE dr MOWER. I HAVE 30 ACRES AND NO TRACTOR - I like to cut paths into the woods 4' wide.

I am gone.

 

[RxRatedZ71]

My neighbor has a DR cutter that seems to clear brush decently. I checked out the blade the other day and it appeared to be a beefed up lawnmower blade but not as massive as a rotary cutter blade. The deck glides on 2 skids and it cuts as low as 2-3 inches tall. He's taking out small saplings 1-2 inch saplings but nothing bigger. Its got decent power and seemed to want to climb over anything.

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[Ken45101]

mY MISTAKE GUYS IT THE dr MOWER. I HAVE 30 ACRES AND NO TRACTOR - I like to cut paths into the woods 4' wide.

I'm really confused as to what you are asking. A DR Mower (walk behind) is 27" wide depending on the model. Very effective machines but a lot of work on rough terrain. They will wear you out.

The DR Towbehind is wider and not nearly as good of a machine in my experience. You need something substantial to tow them on hilly terrain and they do not cut low enough for my satisfaction.

Of the two (I have both), I consider the walk behind a much better value for the money. But they are a lot of work especially on rough terrain.

 

[jack707]

Ken - you answered my question no need to be confused anymore!. THANKS!

 

[RoyJackson]

Ken - you answered my question no need to be confused anymore!. THANKS!

I reckon you're no longer on the DL, eh?

 

[Ken45101]

Well the DR walk behind isn't too bad on moderate terrain if you just work for an hour or so and the terrain isn't too bad. OTOH, I've taken mine to work on state forest bridle trails and it wore several of us out taking turns operating it. But it sure beat clearing by hand!

It's kind of funny, when I got mine, everyone was enthused about it and a few others were purchased. Now, no one wants to take them to work on the trails, a skid steer operated brush mower is preferred and a forestry mulcher is what is lusted for!

The tow behind is only good for semi cleared trails since the tow vehicle has to be able to drive ahead of it. The walk behind works for clearing areas that are too overgrown for a tow vehicle. In my experience, a 400cc ATV is marginal or inadequate for pulling the tow behind.

 

[jack707]

Brush hogging and getting a good work out - what else can a guy want!.

I'll have to go over the trail a few times to get it 4' wide so a atv or a pick up can drive in but I'll get er done.

 

[CobyRupert]

If you're just making 4' wide paths, then a good (weed wacker) trimmer with a blade on it is one distructive tool. Not sure what the proper name for it is, I just call mine "The Whirling Blade of Death". I can cut through mnost anything up to 2-1/2 to 3" with a "4-blade" -blade (if you know what I mean) , faster and easier than a chain saw, much better at handling grasses, and brush, can access way more diverse terrain than a tractor or walk-behind DR. An unbelivable landscape changer. [Puts me in awe on how much destruction (change,& power) is in a pint of gas. And sad on how we waste the stuff by transporting and extra 5000lbs of glass & steel everytime we drive our 200lb a**es anywhere.]

 

[jack707]

I think I know what your talking about Colby nothing set in stone yet

 

[john_bud]

STIHL M-Tronic Forest Clearing Saw | FS 560 C-EM | STIHL USA Mobile

HUSQVARNA 555FX - Forestry clearing saws

These will cut 2" trees and smaller brush. Cost is 1000-1200.


My old ones




cutting ends are different. String for weeds, big blade for bushes and 1" stuff. Middle has small blade for larger 2" saplings - even oaks. The Husky is a couple years old, the EFCO (middle) is 20 years old and the JD is even older. All still run perfectly. That is one aspect of "professional" quality equipment - it is QUALITY. You do get what you pay for! I would get a harness mounted brush cutter like the links above and not the push mower. Unless you are just cutting brush from a former lawn.

 

[jack707]

Thanks alot John that is it!

 

[perkster]

I have the DR Field and Brush cutter (17HP Kawasaki), it goes where no tractor or pull-behind can go! I just bought it used a month ago, and love it! I'm a 5'7" woman, and i love the power!:thumbsup: