Rotary 5' vs 4'

[dinoedwards]

Branson 2400H and use a 5' Woods RC5 and think it's too big.
Might sell it and go with 4' like Mahindra SD4 or Titan 1204.
Thoughts? I don't want to tear up my gear box.
Only use cutter 2-3 times a year but still want to be cautious.
Pto is rated @ 18 and some say 22hp.
Pictured is my RC5 and Branson (Titan) 1204 I can get for $800

 

[oldnslo]

I guess depends on what you are cutting for determining size. I run 5 ft woods on my 2400H but only cut grass and weeds 2 to 3 ft tall on level ground and never connect top link so tail wheel is carrying weight. Have mowed road ditch where grass was over hood with no problem just drive a little slower.

If climbing hills or cutting heavy brush, small trees then would consider smaller 4 ft.

 

[scootr]

Rule of thumb 5 PTO HP per foot of mower width.

 

[dinoedwards]

Thanks, I rarely really use it for clearing brush just tall grass small saplings, letting back wheel carry weight I might try.
Just don't want to tear up gear box. If I only use it 2-3x a year I guess it should be fine not selling the RC5?