7' or 8' rotary cutter?

[Peacock]

I've got a gear MX5100 with 44pto hp and am looking at a new cutter. Looking at Bush Hog, Landpride or Woods. Would prefer something over 6' as thats what I use now and I'd like to knock some time off. The 6' cutter is nearly worn out and is due for replacement. I cut mostly pasture and road sides. Some of it is thick fescue that can be tough going, but I don't mind making partial cuts or going slower in those instances.

I'd imagine that a dual splindle 7' or 8' would be easier on the tractor than a single spindle 7'er would be. I've got a loader on it and the tires are filled.

Curious if anyone has any experience with either of these size of cutters and could offer some insight.

 

[Soundguy]

i'd go 8' dual spindle before I went 7' dual spindle with 44 pto hp.. I wouldn't think you have any problem with 8'... will this be a pull setup, or are you looking at 3pt? 3pt 8' is going to be heavy.. but possibly doable as you have a loader for counter ballance.

soundguy

 

[Peacock]

Lift style.

Looks like 8' would still be easier than 7' single due to proximity of weight to back of tractor.

 

[bigbull338]

do not put an 8ft 3pt shredder on the MX5100 to much weight tobe lifting.go with an 8 or 10ft pull type shredder.if we get a bigger shredder itll be a 10ft heavyduty brushhog shredder.

 

[TripleR]

I would not want to put an 8' 3PH on an MX5100.

 

[VA MTN MAN]

go with a 8 foot double spindle.
I had a 7 foot 3point cutter and it was a bear, so long and heavy. with the extra length it is hard to get the 3 point high enough to get the wheel of the ground when you have the hog set with play in the top link for cutting. I ran mine on a 5700 and it was all it wanted so I wouldnt suggest it on a 5100 unless you are taliking about a double spindle 7 foot.

 

[Soundguy]

remember guys you can run a 3pt like a semi-mount.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I've got a gear MX5100 with 44pto hp and am looking at a new cutter. Looking at Bush Hog, Landpride or Woods. Would prefer something over 6' as thats what I use now and I'd like to knock some time off. The 6' cutter is nearly worn out and is due for replacement. I cut mostly pasture and road sides. Some of it is thick fescue that can be tough going, but I don't mind making partial cuts or going slower in those instances.

I'd imagine that a dual splindle 7' or 8' would be easier on the tractor than a single spindle 7'er would be. I've got a loader on it and the tires are filled.

Curious if anyone has any experience with either of these size of cutters and could offer some insight.

I have the M5040 witch is 46pto hp and it pulls the 8ft without a problem.
Check out the Landpride RCR3596 its the one I have been a really good mower,for the money.

 

[bigbull338]

I have the M5040 witch is 46pto hp and it pulls the 8ft without a problem.
Check out the Landpride RCR3596 its the one I have been a really good mower,for the money.View attachment 267648View attachment 267649

landprides are alot cheaper than the bushhogs.but they arnt as tough as a brushhog.

 

[Peacock]

I'd think that an 8' dual spindle of equal weight to a single spindle 7'er would handle much better on the tractor. The center of the weight would be much closer to the tractor.