Rotary cutter preference

[wirlybird]

I think it starts with what you need to do.
I ran a rebuilt Big Bee 5 footer last summer and it did a good job. I put a heavy duty stump jumper on it and Tractor supply blades. I replaced the main bolts on the A frame and added lock nuts. Probably have $500 in it total including purchase used.
My JD 5 footers do a good job but now you're talking a more expensive cutter.
Haven't tried the 5 foot Brush Bull yet.
I think establish what you need then get something appropriate.
Also, really learn how to set it up and use it properly and it should last a good long time.

 

[Brady D]

I’ve only owned LandPride and have been satisfied with both I’ve owned. There are a lot of good cutter brands. Deck steel thickness, gearbox, and mounting frames are what I would inspect before buying.

I’ve heard some good things about the land prides

 

[Brady D]

Tennessee River is good.
Had a Big Bee before, it was constantly shaking bolts loose and there was no access holes to change the blades.

Haven’t heard of Tennessee river before

 

[Brady D]

My Bush Hog has held up great.

I have an old 70s model that has held up great through the years

 

[Brady D]

I have a woods a wallace and a grizzly , all are good cutters. Really depends on what you need to cut and how much you want to spend,

I’m looking at a woods they seem to be well built

 

[Brady D]

All brands have different models. I have found spending more on the front end saves money and time on repairs down the road.

Yeah buy once cry once is the saying for that

 

[Brady D]

The major brands will be competitive in design & build, and likely price if you have multiple retailers. As said above, just be careful about the model. Light low end ones up to nice heavier models. I would avoid the low end economy models.

Yeah the low end modes cannot hold up for many years

 

[Bill Guenthner]

Yeah the low end modes cannot hold up for many years

I don’t think that’s true unless you abuse them, and even then nothing some touch up with a welder can’t fix. I’m not even sure what would constitute a “high end” rotary cutter.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

Haven’t heard of Tennessee river before

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[Brady D]

I don’t think that’s true unless you abuse them, and even then nothing some touch up with a welder can’t fix. I’m not even sure what would constitute a “high end” rotary cutter.

The one I had wasn’t rated for what I did so it did not hold up the standards are meant for tall grass only pretty much