Which 6 ft rotary cutter?

[graborn]

I've just recently bought a LS U5030 w/fel and really like it so far just need a cutter. I've narrowed my choices between a Bush Hog BH 26 and a Land Pride RCR 2672 or RCF 2772. All are 6' cutters and built similar except the RCR 2672 has the framework on the top of the deck vs underneath. Anyone have a preference?

 

[dbaer78]

Having a smooth under deck is nice to prevent clogging of material and even damage from flying debris such as random rocks...old bed frames, truck wheels and all those sorts of things hiding in the brush. However I think either one would be fantastic. Personally I might lean towards the BH simply because my local BH dealer is excellent and BH has a stand up product.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Having a smooth under deck is nice to prevent clogging of material and even damage from flying debris such as random rocks...old bed frames, truck wheels and all those sorts of things hiding in the brush. . . .

I agree. Some people like the smooth top like the Bush Hog has, but it's a lot easier to clean the top of the deck than it is the underside of it. My Rhino 172 has the smooth under deck, and that's one of the reasons I picked it.

 

[GManBart]

Either would be really nice. I think the smooth top is better if it's going to be outside, so water, leaves, and grass won't get stuck, and turn into rust incubators. Other than that, the smooth underside is nice for keeping it clean.

I'm too frugal to buy new rotary cutters, but I'm running a 6' Rhino SE6 (version before the current 172) and I'm already considering adding a 7' cutter (I'd keep the 6' as backup). My LS is a lot less machine than yours, and it barely knows the six footer is there, and it's a pretty heavy unit for a 6' model

 

[Piston]

Your smart to be looking at the (true) medium duty cutters and not the lighter models of BH and LP's lines. I think you, or anyone else for that matter, would be very happy with either mower. I've always been overly happy with my heavy duty Land Pride equipment, but never had one of their mowers, however I'd be more than comfortable purchasing one.

BH has an incredible reputation (especially on here and I think we're all more critical than most :laughing so that must mean something. I'm not sure which one I'd go with myself at this point, either would be great.

 

[TripleR]

I agree, either would be fine, I chose the LP RCR2672 and have been very happy with it, I prefer the smooth underside for ease of cleaning and use a leaf blower to clean the top, I store all our equipment under cover. Bush Hog has a good reputation, but I have no recent experience with them. We also own a Woods 10' pull type we like.

Good luck, either way you go you will have a good cutter.

 

[creekbend]

Smooth bottom allows easier cleaning. I also use compressed air to blow off debris on the top.

 

[graborn]

Thanks for the help. Think I'm going with the Land Pride RCR 2672 for the smooth under deck.

 

[farmer2009]

Ok. I just learned something. I thought the smooth tops were also smooth bottom with frame between the decks. Although I have never looked at any I guess I will need too.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Ok. I just learned something. I thought the smooth tops were also smooth bottom with frame between the decks. Although I have never looked at any I guess I will need too.

The deck has to be braced because of the torque of the gear box and stump jumper. They can either be braced on top or bottom of the deck.

 

[farmer2009]

The deck has to be braced because of the torque of the gear box and stump jumper. They can either be braced on top or bottom of the deck.

Yea I understand that it must be braced. I just thought it was a "double deck". Smooth top and bottom with bracing inside. But like I said I have never looked at a smooth top cutter before.

 

[TripleR]

Yea I understand that it must be braced. I just thought it was a "double deck". Smooth top and bottom with bracing inside. But like I said I have never looked at a smooth top cutter before.

Some do, I just can't remember which ones, I was reading the specs on one the other day, but since I am not in the market, I didn't pay that much attention to the brand or model, may have been a Woods bat wing; just don't remember.

 

[Degolyerent]

The Landpride RCR2672 is a very good choice, a lot of cutter for the money. I have one that I use commercially and it has been VERY tough.
John

 

[idaho2]

Kodiak is another unit to look at.

idaho2

 

[sawtooth]

Yea I understand that it must be braced. I just thought it was a "double deck". Smooth top and bottom with bracing inside. But like I said I have never looked at a smooth top cutter before.

I called Land Pride today and told that both the RCF 2672 and RCF 2772 have smooth undersides to it. I asked how is that possible as the 2772 has a smooth top. He said the bracing is actually sandwiched in between the too surfaces.

 

[bilrus61]

I chose to get the older LP 1860 with the braceing on top over the 2060 with the smooth top. I don't see how they can say there is bracing sandwiched between the top and underside as the 2060 weighs 19 pounds LESS than the older 1860. If they do have a "double deck" design its got to be thinner steel. Also since you can't "get in there" to clean it or make sure it's dry isn't a double deck design more prone to rust issues as moisture will find its way between the decks somehow. It looks like a solutioin to a problem that is going to end up a bigger problem than it was trying to solve. But I'm just a old geezer dag nab it, don't like them newfangled cutters...:grumpy:

 

[case580c]

I chose to get the older LP 1860 with the braceing on top over the 2060 with the smooth top. I don't see how they can say there is bracing sandwiched between the top and underside as the 2060 weighs 19 pounds LESS than the older 1860. If they do have a "double deck" design its got to be thinner steel. Also since you can't "get in there" to clean it or make sure it's dry isn't a double deck design more prone to rust issues as moisture will find its way between the decks somehow. It looks like a solutioin to a problem that is going to end up a bigger problem than it was trying to solve. But I'm just a old geezer dag nab it, don't like them newfangled cutters...:grumpy:

I agree, I have researched and am down to the RCR2672 or the RCF2772 the smooth is 26 lbs heavier I would rather get out the welder to reinforce a frame member if I found Crack or Break if it is Sandwiched inside you would never know it was Broken till it was REALLY BROKE

 

[case580c]

Thanks for the help. Think I'm going with the Land Pride RCR 2672 for the smooth under deck.

graborn How do you like the RCR2672 I am thinking about getting the same for my Kubota M5140 pto is 46 hp. How does your tractor handle your mower and What size and Type of stuff and you mowing Thanks........Bill