another "what size" question

[ugabulldog]

Hi all, great forum here......been doing lots of reading. I see alot of folks say size the tractor according to attachment, makes sense.....I am looking at Kubota for several reasons, reviews, dealer support, etc and something along the line of a B2320 w/ a 60" mmm and R4 tires ( spec sheet: TractorData.com Kubota B2320 tractor information ) Here are my needs: I have about 1 acre of lawn, 10 acres of pasture which I would like to keep bush hogged every month or so, some rolling hills, some trees not too many. I was hoping I could raise the mmm up enough to bush hog with. Also I need something that will auger post holes and small jobs , nothing major. Comments??? Thanks.

 

[peterc38]

Hi all, great forum here......been doing lots of reading. I see alot of folks say size the tractor according to attachment, makes sense.....I am looking at Kubota for several reasons, reviews, dealer support, etc and something along the line of a B2320 w/ a 60" mmm and R4 tires ( spec sheet: TractorData.com Kubota B2320 tractor information ) Here are my needs: I have about 1 acre of lawn, 10 acres of pasture which I would like to keep bush hogged every month or so, some rolling hills, some trees not too many. I was hoping I could raise the mmm up enough to bush hog with. Also I need something that will auger post holes and small jobs , nothing major. Comments??? Thanks.

For starters I'd forget about bushhogging with MMM and I'd step up to a larger "B", i.e. B7800 or B3030, etc that can pull a 5 ft bushhog for doing 10 acres on a monthly basis

 

[sweettractors]

For starters I'd forget about bushhogging with MMM and I'd step up to a larger "B", i.e. B7800 or B3030, etc that can pull a 5 ft bushhog for doing 10 acres on a monthly basis

I agree, Brush Hog for 10 acres (5 ft $895) and a Rear Finish Mower (4 ft $895) for around the house. B series would also be a step in the right direction. Ken Sweet

 

[ugabulldog]

I figured a mmm would be so much easier for cutting and not having to turn around alot etc...and that once I had the pasture to a decent height (I can always borrow my dads bigger tractor who lives next door) I could mantain it with a mmm on a monthly/bi-monthly basis??? Also, if anyone recommends bigger, can you give your opinion on it being too heavy to run over septic tank and lines...Thanks for replies, keep em' coming...

 

[TripleR]

Nothing wrong with the B2320. My personal preference would be a B2630 or 3030 for the position control, but of course you are talking about more $$$$$.

I own a couple of RFM's and don't like them for mowing lawns though some do, so definitely think about both. I bush hog with my BX2660 with the MMM on, but nothing very high. If it's high, I use something different. You will be surprised at what you can mow with the MMM.

 

[dmay]

Hi all, great forum here......been doing lots of reading. I see alot of folks say size the tractor according to attachment, makes sense.....I am looking at Kubota for several reasons, reviews, dealer support, etc and something along the line of a B2320 w/ a 60" mmm and R4 tires ( spec sheet: TractorData.com Kubota B2320 tractor information ) Here are my needs: I have about 1 acre of lawn, 10 acres of pasture which I would like to keep bush hogged every month or so, some rolling hills, some trees not too many. I was hoping I could raise the mmm up enough to bush hog with. Also I need something that will auger post holes and small jobs , nothing major. Comments??? Thanks.

When the MMM is on the ground it ejects out the side discharge. When up in the air it will send grass everywhere. Save the MMM for the yard site. Get a RRC/bushhog for the pasture.

For posts I prefer to hire out (or rent) a skid steer/post pounder and pouind posts into the ground. Much easier process and great results. You simply chain saw one post end into a pencil point and drive it into the ground.

 

[DiezNutz]

For posts I prefer to hire out (or rent) a skid steer/post pounder and pouind posts into the ground. Much easier process and great results. You simply chain saw one post end into a pencil point and drive it into the ground.

That's a good tip. I have some large sections of fence/posts that need replacing, and a neighbor offerring his PHD attachment, but I was still procrastinating actually doing it. It might be worth my time to spend the $ on taking your advice. More fun too.

 

[davatk]

For starters I'd forget about bushhogging with MMM and I'd step up to a larger "B", i.e. B7800 or B3030, etc that can pull a 5 ft bushhog for doing 10 acres on a monthly basis

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All depends on the property. If the grass is just high, and an initial bushhogging with another tractor would get it to a reasonable height you should be able to mow it with the MMM no problem. But if it is rough terrain, rocks/sticks etc, you should probably invest in a rotary cutter (bushhog) as was mentioned.

 

[ugabulldog]

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All depends on the property. If the grass is just high, and an initial bushhogging with another tractor would get it to a reasonable height you should be able to mow it with the MMM no problem. But if it is rough terrain, rocks/sticks etc, you should probably invest in a rotary cutter (bushhog) as was mentioned.

Thanks for all replies,...hers's another "newbie" question (and yes, I like to save $$ wherever I can)....how close could I cut the grass with a bushog??? ie: use for both pasture and yard....I don't have to have a "manicured" looking lawn.

 

[Grandad4]

Here's a real life experience with mmm's and bush mower at my property. Maybe something useful for your situation.

In 2001 we bought some property that included about 6 acres of "pasture", which meant it had once been a corn field that had been left untouched for 8-10 years. The first mowing, done before we bought it, pretty much worked the life out of the guy's tractor and bush hog. When I started mowing it, it was still knee-deep brambles, ivy and assorted weeds, and full of debris and rocks. I would hit it with the bush hog every month. By 2004, it was truly "pasture", and the natural grasses had driven out most of the weeds. In 2005 I bought a BX sized Kub with mmm to do small chores and go where the big Grand L would not go. Today, we can mow the place at 4" with the BX or bush hog at maybe 6" with the L. Usually we use the BX for the trimming and hog the rest. There are still some ruts that would be too much for a zero-turn mower, so it's not "lawn", but it's pretty close.

In your case, I'd probably start with a tractor/bush hog setup and use a riding mower for your 1 acre lawn. That would probably be most cost effective, and the bush hog will surprise you with how good your pasture will look after a few mowings. This also leaves your options open to upgrade the lawn mowing tools if you end up with a few more acres you want to keep finish mowed.

Also, hogging 10 acres with a 5' bush hog is going to take some time... probably an all-day job. You may find yourself wishing for a bigger setup to reduce the mowing time. Obviously a 6' bush hog would save you time, but puts you into a bigger tractor category.