Skid steer brush cutter

rickdavis81 · May 20, 2021

Starting a new project and been researching and reading forums for tips and advice. I have a case 90xt and am supposed to pick up a Deere 609 brush cutter Monday. Planning on one of surpluscenters pto shaft hydraulic motors and cross over relief. Online it says my loader is rated at 25gpm and 3000psi. Any help on which hydraulic motor would give the proper torque and speed? I’m excited that I found the 609, they’re supposed to be a beast. Not as much as say an mtl meant for a loader but I’ll have a lot less $$ in it.

Xfaxman · May 22, 2021

Surplus Center should have the proper motor.

Are you going to copy this design with the hinged SSQA plate?

And the motor driveline?

rickdavis81 · May 22, 2021

Wasn’t planning on a hinged plate. But driveline should be the same. Looking at going with a 9-10 displacement motor. They have a char-Lynn that I’ll probably go with. Looks to be the only one with a high enough gpm, pressure and rpm rating. Also the most expensive, my luck as usual lol

Xfaxman · May 22, 2021

The hinged plate works good on the uneven ground.

It also has an open front with chains:

rickdavis81 · May 22, 2021

I could see where it would be with the front wheel. I’m going to remove my wheel and open up the front to expose the blades. It’s more for reclaiming some land then mowing. I’d rather sit on the tractor and drink a beer while mowing then sit in the skid steer lol.