336D Brush Hog

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I have read that you should have at least 4 HP per foot of brush hog. I expect that is HP at the PTO. For example, I have a YM1700 with ~20 engine HP and 17 HP at the PTO. I can run a 5' finish mower great, but I understand that I shouldn't try to pull more than a 4' brush hog.
 
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#3  
If that is true I am pretty well happy as I have 33 HP engine which I believe is about 27 HP at the PTO.

Mihg beable to do a 6 foot Hog. Lets see what other advice I get.

Thanks for your input.

Joe
 
   / 336D Brush Hog #4  
I have read that you should have at least 4 HP per foot of brush hog. .


I've always heard 5 pto hp. I have the same tractor 3110. I use 5 ft. but, have run a 6 footer
 
   / 336D Brush Hog #5  
I have used both a 5 and 6 foot rotary mower on my 336d model. They both would mow fine except in very thick, high grass where I could bog the engine at times.
I liked the 5 foot better as it was more the size of my rear wheel spacing, the 6 foot was a bit wider and presented problems if I mowed close to something and I would forget the extra width.
If you mow in tall, heavy weeds watch the radiator, it can quickly clog it up and overheat from the fuzz, seeds etc.
 
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#6  
I had a 4 foot that went to brush hog heaven last fall. So I am in search of a replacement. Sounds like a 5 footer will be a nice fit.

Thanks

Joe
 
   / 336D Brush Hog #7  
I have a similar tractor also and I have a 5' rough cut which I had on a 22 pto hp tractor previously and I dont even know its back there I mow in high gear up until I have a lot of turns to make then I slow down a little.

The rare times I do feel it I also see the smoke get darker and the tractor doesn't even slow down a bit. I think we could run a 6' but I know the 5' is no sweat at all and it fits the rear wheel track width perfect
 

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