New Bush Hog - help!

[TomIre]

Looking at different new bush hogs and need help deciding.

I cut several fields but all grass. No saplings or anything thicker than Johnson grass. Around 10 acres but far from flat.

One is a lighter weight Agri X. That's what I'm leaning towards. Anyone have any experience with it? Far as I can tell it is a lighter weight Big Bee/Darrell Harp offering. I've been using a very old, battered Big Bee that has been great.

Another is a U.S. made Titan that is a heavier duty build with 7-inch channel iron sides. They have a heavier-duty framework with a C-channel backbone and fully welded side panels. The Decks are reinforced with 2x3 tubing.

Lastly, I'm intrigued by the Rural King's "flex hitch" which claims - the unique hitch allows it to roll 15 Degrees up or down on the left or right side of the machine, which lets it follow the contours of your field.

Any thoughts? The Agri x is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper. Titan and Rural King about the same.

By the way, already decided to buy new. Probably the last bush hog I'll buy. And, I the up calling them bush hogs. I know it's a brand name but it's what I always called them.

 

[MESSMAKER]

I have a Titan. It is a medium duty and looks to be heavy built built but it is not holding up and does not cut well. I would not buy another. I have had a King Kutter but it had the standard hitch. It cut great but the hitch and tail wheel are not very sturdy. I had a Big Bee standard weight and I would put it about on par with the King Kutter. The cut was not quite as good but acceptable.

 

[todd92]

We cut our 20 acres or orchards and pastures with a 6' rotary mower for years, because that came with the property. We have nothing but grass and the cut sucks. I got a Land Pride FDR2584 finish mower a few months ago and it looks like a park now.

 

[1010]

Land pride or bushog brand. Get a pull type they all have a nice flexing hitch. The semi integral are a good option too.

 

[houser52]

I have,

5' Hardee 160- First rotary cutter I ever bought and it's now 35 years old. It's still in service and I use it quite a bit. There's a couple places that I've had to fix due to rust but everything else is original.

6' Bush Hog Razorback- Pretty good cutter but the steel is not as heavy and everything is not heavy duty. I use it to clip smaller areas in the pasture. No heavy bush.

10' Titan Implement- I've had it about 2 years and it's been excellent for mowing larger pastures. Gives a pretty good cut and my M7060 handles it great.

If I ever buy another 5'-6' rotary cutter it'll be a Hardee or Titan Implement

 

[TomIre]

Thanks all. Bought the Agrii X today. Made by Big Bee and was told they are stopping the Titan line but I think there may be more than one Titan. Went to a dealer I've used before and he gave me a fair price on trading in my somewhat best up Big Bee.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Thanks all. Bought the Agrii X today. Made by Big Bee and was told they are stopping the Titan line but I think there may be more than one Titan. Went to a dealer I've used before and he gave me a fair price on trading in my somewhat best up Big Bee.

I think Titan and Big Bee are direct competitors.

 

[JimR]

We cut our 20 acres or orchards and pastures with a 6' rotary mower for years, because that came with the property. We have nothing but grass and the cut sucks. I got a Land Pride FDR2584 finish mower a few months ago and it looks like a park now.

I also mow my fields with a FDR2584. It does a great job. I have had mine for over 10 years now. I bought it used.

 

[todd92]

Bought mine used, too.