Older B7100 with a category 1 bush hog

dgpage · Sep 16, 2013

Does anyone have experience running an older model B7100 with a category one bush hog? Specifically, is the bush hog too much for this tractor? I want to be able to clear my lot, but not if it means ruining my B7100. The bush hog I bought is the smallest one I could find (40 inch wide). The bush hog is rated for 40/50 hp, but the tractor only has 17 hp. I intend to be as careful as possible using the bush hog, but this is my first tractor, and I have almost no experience...

Thanks in advance,
Don

JBX50 · Sep 16, 2013

It may be that there is a mistake in the HP rating of that 40" 3-point bush hog. Your B7100 should handle that without problem. Your tractor could handle a 48" mower if taken slowly, IMO.

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JBX50 · Sep 16, 2013

dgpage said:
Does anyone have experience running an older model B7100 with a category one bush hog? Specifically, is the bush hog too much for this tractor? I want to be able to clear my lot, but not if it means ruining my B7100. The bush hog I bought is the smallest one I could find (40 inch wide). The bush hog is rated for 40/50 hp, but the tractor only has 17 hp. I intend to be as careful as possible using the bush hog, but this is my first tractor, and I have almost no experience...

Thanks in advance,
Don

The rating of 40 to 50 hp on the 40" bush hog is the MAX hp the gearbox on the implement can handle, if I am not mistaken. It is not the minimum HP to operate the implement.
The best to you.

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GPintheMitten · Sep 16, 2013

I had a B6200, similar to your B7100. Mine had 15 Hp and was 4wd with HST. Is yours HST? Anyway, I ran a 5 foot brush ho
hog for 1 day because thats what I had access to. It was a bit heavy on gne backend but the engine ran it but I would not revommend a 5 footer. But I think a 40 incher would be ideal for you. I say yes. And you can put some counter weight on the front but I dont think you will really need it.

Kelsir66 · Sep 16, 2013

dgpage said:
Does anyone have experience running an older model B7100 with a category one bush hog? Specifically, is the bush hog too much for this tractor? I want to be able to clear my lot, but not if it means ruining my B7100. The bush hog I bought is the smallest one I could find (40 inch wide). The bush hog is rated for 40/50 hp, but the tractor only has 17 hp. I intend to be as careful as possible using the bush hog, but this is my first tractor, and I have almost no experience...

Thanks in advance,
Don

My girlfriend has a B7100 and it runs my 4 foot Ford brand bushog great. It is an older model bushog and is pretty heavy. I use it with a chain in place of a top link. Makes it a lot safer and more stable on hills and dips in the fields.