Mowing size of bush hog

   / size of bush hog #1  

sgipson

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Location
south mississippi
Tractor
ford 3600 1974
Have Kubota m5040 and will need to mow approx. 24 acres.
Opinions on size mower, single or batwing type for this size tractor
 
   / size of bush hog #2  
I guess it comes down to what you're cutting, frequency and how much time and money you want to spend. For that tractor and acreage, I would probably go with an 8' twin spindle.
 
   / size of bush hog #3  
With the 5040 I had,I usually pulled a 8ft but also have used a 15ft batwing with it. We talking just grass cutting or what?
 
   / size of bush hog #4  
I pull a 12ft bat-wing with our M5040.
 
   / size of bush hog #5  
I'd feel better pulling a 12' batwing with that tractor than a 15' batwing unless it's never going to get into tall thick stuff. Or an 8' twin spindle as suggested above.
 
   / size of bush hog #6  
If the twin spindle 8' is a rigid deck, the flex wing 12ft will follow the ground better leaving less high spots.
 
   / size of bush hog #7  
Agree with others. 8' twin for a rotary cutter. If kept more like a lawn and done every few weeks, 12' batwing.

One thing to consider is if trailering or transporting is ever gonna be done. It's alot easier to trailer a 8'/3ph cutter than an big batwing
 

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