Tractor Sizing Bush hog size....

[lragan]

Is a 5' bush hog too big for my F20D? 20 hp at the pto.

 

[passgas55]

I have a 2210 and run a 4 foot rotory cutter. I think a 5 foot cutter is too big for a 20hp pto. I am no expert and I did not sleep with that woman.

 

[AchingBack]

You might get by with it if you don't have real heavy cutting. A 4' cutter will be easier on your tractor, though.

 

[silverdollar6]

I have been using a 5 foot rotary mower for the last 2 years to cut a 2 acre pasture with just grass with a 1610d with no problems. 16hp at pto.

 

[allengentry]

I run a 4' on an F13D without any issues.

20hp should easily handle a 5 footer.

 

[LMTC]

Is a 5' bush hog too big for my F20D? 20 hp at the pto.

Are you asking will it physically operate it, or are you asking is it safe and will it not overwork the tractor? The answer to the first is yes, to the second, no.

 

[kenmac]

Is a 5' bush hog too big for my F20D? 20 hp at the pto.

I bought a 5 ft. for my 3110D. Just thought a 6 ft. would be too much for the tractor.

 

[yekrut]

I ran a 5' on a 21Hp 4x4 diesel. Do a lot of clearing and run it through heavy brush.

 

[shimp]

my lil hinomoto 2002 handles a 5 foot with ease

 

[phatgemi]

Running a five foot bush hog on a F20 is too much. Lotta weight hanging off the back end. Running a 1610 with a five footer just plain scares me to think of it!

 

[lragan]

I have a chance to buy a 5' for my F20. I might go ahead and then try and find a used 4' to trade even.

 

[tony123]

I'm using a YMG2000D, which is the 20hp at PTO 3cyl in a YM1700 chasis. It handles my 4' cutter with no issues what so ever. I've even cut through an acre of 1.5" sapplings without strain.

If I found a bargain deal on a 5'er, I would jump on it. Like you said, if there is ever issue (which would only happen in the more demanding jobs) you could trade it. However, if buying new, I'd stick with 4'.

 

[Devil-Dog]

I myself am just getting my feet wet here also. Just bought a BRAND NEW BUSH HOG for my fianceees Satoh S650G tractor and I went by PTO ratings. Her tractor has a 22 HP PTO rating so I went with the SQueeler Bush Hog rated for it. This Bush Hog kicks butt,,LOVEEEEEE ITTTTTT
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