286 Bush Hog Brand Rotary Mower- right choice?

[creekbend]

I recently purchased a 2011 Kubota L4400 equipped with front end loader and AG tires. This model has 45.3 engine HP and 37.5 PTO HP. I am looking to buy a Bush Hog brand rotary mower. The mower is a 286 model with a six foot cut. My tractor has a lift capacity at lift point of 2870 pounds and a lift capacity at 24 inches of 2310 pounds.The 286 weighs approximately 980 pounds if memory serves me. My wife and I have 30 acres of mostly pasture land. Parts of the land is hilly with moderate sloping at times- not mountain land. My tractor is 4WD. Anyone out there that is willing to assist me in deciding on a choice. Perhaps somene with experience in this setup. Thanks from the very bottom of my heart and soul.

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[Marveltone]

Give us a little more information. What tractor will be pulling it, how much land, what kind of stuff are you mowing, what's your budget, etc...

Oh yeah... Welcome aboard!

Joe

 

[creekbend]

I initially erased part of my inquiry and just posted a new thread. Please check. Thanks.

 

[RickB]

A 286 is about a wide and heavy a rotary cutter that you would want behind a tractor of that size and power. I would call it a good match.

 

[MarkV]

The 286 is a great mower and your tractor will handle it just fine. My only question is if you need that heavy duty of mower if you are only mowing established pastures.

MarkV

 

[creekbend]

Thanks to everyone. The main reasn for the decision to purchase a 286 is strength of deck and matters of longevity. I would like to perhaps one day to past my equipment on to my grandchildren. I also might help my neighbors with mowing at times, and might encounter some rough stuff.

 

[Tibbits]

you'll have no problems with the weight of the cutter. and I assume 6 ft is wider than your rear tires so that's good. no problem with getting a heavy duty cutter, but I think you'd be fine with a lighter model and save some $. even the lighter BHs are tough. I think either would be around to pass to the kids, and the kubota for that matter.

 

[MarkV]

Well it is a great mower with a history of lasting for decades without issue so I am sure your grand kids will see it. A good number of commercial mowers use it for 40+ hours of mowing a week and many swear by them. Most of us smaller property users only use one for far less hours a year and find a lighter duty model will last for decades also.

MarkV

 

[Briana03]

Hello & WELCOME to TBN!

I moved your thread to the Buying/Pricing/Comparisons Forum.