BH26, BH316, or BB720X Rotary Cutter

Hozzie · Apr 21, 2020

So another Rotary Cutter thread, but not really about size or any of that. I want/need a medium duty (rated at 3") cutter to clean up some woods and do some general tasks. I don't plan to cut much that is 3" and most likely not much over 2", but I want over built since I plan to have it for a long time. I will be backing into a lot of my brush if that matters.

I have always like Woods and the BB720X has always been on the short list. I also think Bush Hog Brand is good quality so really don't have an issue with either from that perspective. I don't want to wait 30 days or more to get one by ordering so here are my options.

BH26 - New, but last years model. Front Chains, rear band. $3150 - $400 too add rear chains which is crazy.
BH316 - New, Front Chains, rear band - $3600
BB720X - New, Double rear wheels, Chains front and Back - $3990
BB72.50 - New Model from Woods, 30 day wait, Chains Front and Back, but round stump jumper is extra (Diamond standard). - $3700

I am having a hard time convincing myself the BH26 for $800 less than the BB720X is not the way to go, but I also am a fan of the idea of dual tail wheels.

I have a 12' batwing for mowing fields so that isn't a concern.

What say you?

Underdog57 · Apr 21, 2020

I Vote for the Woods BB720X !

Hozzie · Apr 21, 2020

In my indecision time I happened to come across what appears to be a nice used BB720X. Only problem is it's 3.5 hours away, but if it is as good as it looks, worth the drive for the price.

Peter 315 · Apr 21, 2020

Hozzie said:
In my indecision time I happened to come across what appears to be a nice used BB720X. Only problem is it's 3.5 hours away, but if it is as good as it looks, worth the drive for the price.

That's 7 hours what if it's junk..........

Hozzie · Apr 22, 2020

Peter 315 said:
That's 7 hours what if it's junk..........

I don't think it's junk from the picture I saw, but of course it doesn't tell you if it has a bent shaft or something. For $1200 off of a new one, probably worth a chance in my view. I talked to him, didn't seem to be hiding anything, said he simply decided an 8' would be better. I guess we'll see when I go up there in a couple of days. Probably wasted more time on dumber things

Peter 315 · Apr 22, 2020

Hozzie said:
I don't think it's junk from the picture I saw, but of course it doesn't tell you if it has a bent shaft or something. For $1200 off of a new one, probably worth a chance in my view. I talked to him, didn't seem to be hiding anything, said he simply decided an 8' would be better. I guess we'll see when I go up there in a couple of days. Probably wasted more time on dumber things

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Looks good try it out on his tractor first .... But its the wrong color for a Kubota......:laughing: