Rotary Cutter Best Rotary Cutter?

[Hay Dude]

I’m surprised Rhino hasn’t been mentioned. They are in the same class as Bush Hog. Don’t overlook them.

All of these manufacturers have different lines/levels of cutters. Sort of like the old “Good/Better/Best” in the old Sears catalog. Make sure you’re comparing apples to apples.

Rhino mowers mentioned in post #11

 

[K5lwq]

Rhino mowers mentioned in post #11

And great information in that post!

I hope the OP reads it someday. :thumbsup:

 

[Hay Dude]

And great information in that post!

I hope the OP reads it someday. :thumbsup:

Thanks. I try to inform others based on 35 years in both construction and farming. Not sitting behind a desk with an engineer degree :laughing: I don’t always make the best decisions, but when I know and believe in something that works well, I try to show newcomers what works!

 

[bones66]

Each brand makes at least 2 and most make 3 grades of their cutters. Buy one and use it how it was intended and I think you値l be OK.
One brand that was not mentioned is Alamo! I know a fellow who has one and says it痴 the heaviest and best cutter he痴 ever owned. Look them up and you値l find out they own Bush Hog brands!

 

[Hay Dude]

Rhino is the heaviest built rotary cutter. Bullet proof.View attachment 666428

Looks like yall wax it real good too. :laughing:

 

[bullbreaker]

John Deere, Land Pride, Bush Hog. Any one of those three. Possible Woods if the deal was right.

I always thought Woods was a JD/ Frontier just painted greedy green ! BTW I don't think anyone's mentioned Schulte ?

 

[RickB]

BTW I don't think anyone's mentioned Schulte ?

Certainly not by the guy that thinks Rhino is the heaviest cutter built.

 

[oosik]

Schulte is a really HD cutter. Only problem - I think their FX107 @ 84" is the smallest they make. I like Brown but service and parts are still in Ozark, AL. My top pick would be Rhino Twister 30 series. There is a local dealer for sales, parts & service.

 

[Riptide31]

How about an old Rhino Tw-72? I see one for sale w 100 hrs on it, for 1100. Should I get it?

 

[MESSMAKER]

I’d add Schulte and Brown cutters to the mix too.

I guess you are right as they are impressive, but they are pricey and overkill for most.

 

[DieselBound]

Higher-end cutters that are able to cut larger diameter stuff begs the question: Do you really want to be around all the racket that cutting huge stuff makes? My BH26, which was amply "tested" by the previous and original owner (commercially- mowed LOTS of rocks with it!), has managed to take all the abuse that I care to toss its way: I tend to find the limits on everything- with the RC I can only go so far as my nerves will start to fray before the RC frays!). In my experience it's tail wheels that are the weakest parts: when you're backing into brush with unknown stuff in there you can really put a lot of stress on tail wheels. I'd also want a cutter that is going to break before it breaks my tractor! (shear pins and slip clutches aside)

Decks rusting and such is likely a bigger issue for many (rust isn't real agressive here in the PNW), in which case thicker decks are a plus.