Rough cut mower size

erda · Apr 9, 2015

Just wondering if anyone makes a 54 inch rough cut? 48 is smaller than the track, and 60 might be too much mower for a 20 pto hp tractor.

Code54 · Apr 9, 2015

Yep - I know WOODS makes one - Good brand but a little pricey sometimes
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Just google 54" brush hog and you will get some more info. They are mainly light duty (which is what you want with 20hp PTO) units but there are a few out there.

Sysop · Apr 9, 2015

Have you tried running the 48 off center? You're only gaining 6" with a 54 and that is 3" on each side. You should be able to easily offset your 48" by 3" to one side or the other and get it to fully cover the tires on one side. Won't cut down the mowing time (of course 6" extra won't by much at all either) but should be easier to line your rows up.

texas42 · Apr 9, 2015

Get a 60 inch. I ran a 60 inch with a 750 JD. Would work well in most cases.
If the mowing got to heavy and lugging the engine down I just take 2/3 of a swath.

RSKY · Apr 9, 2015

I run a 60" with a Kioti CK20. About 15hp PTO. Never had a problem. Just go slower.

Will_C · Apr 9, 2015

I run the Woods 54" on my Kubota 2620-a 20hp tractor- and it perfect for the work I do. Most of my cutting are fields that are mowed 2-3 times a year, but I have also been reclaiming some areas on our hunting lease that have not been cut in 8-10 years

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erda · Apr 11, 2015

Thanks for the info!

Just wondering, how "finished" of a cut does a rough cut mower give? Not looking for golf green manicure, but something passable for acreage living.

Code54 · Apr 11, 2015

Mine does not leave a real nice cut - I run a 6' medium duty and don't really keep up on sharpening my blades as I use it to clear woods and heavy brush frequently. Some say if you keep a sharp edge on the blade it will do a much better job.