What size Brush Hog?

[snagmaster62]

As a new tractor owner I have found this forum so helpful not only in making the purchase decision to buy a Kioti but also to anticipate problems and learn more about being a tractor owner.
I have a LB1914. According to Kioti's web site the LB1914 engine produces 17.1hp at the PTO. This compares to a CK20 gear model of 16.5hp or a CK20HST produces 15.5hp. Moving up to a CK25HST the PTO bump up 2.4hp generating 19.5hp at the PTO for that model.
I am contemplating purchasing a 5' wide Brush Hog for my machine. Based on others experiences with this size should I have any reservations or am I adequately powered to pull this size unit vs the smaller 4'. The Koiti site seems to support a both a 4' and a 5' for the LB1914.
Anyone using a 5' on the CK20 or CK20HST? If so what do you think?

 

[KAB]

I has rented a 5' for use behind my CK20HST without any problem. This was in a field that had not been touched for years. I was debating about buying a 5' one for some touchup work but decided to use the box blade, loader, and rake to clean that area up. Anytime I got in an area that was to high I just cut down the width that I was cutting.


Kurt

 

[450EXC]

My CK30 runs my 5' kk easy, so I would think you could do it. May have to slow down in thick stuff or take a smaller cut. But w/ a 4' you could just cruise ! Will a 4' cover your tracks ?

Larry

 

[KiotiJohn]

I bought a 4' for my CK20HST, and I'm sorry I didn't go with a 5' to begin with. For one, it would run it, and another, I could get up closer to fences and sides of buildings. The only reservation I might think of, is if I had to work a lot of really hilly terrain as the extra weight of the 5' may possibly cause some problem, but I doubt it.
I can tell from my many hours with the 4' that the CK20 would run a 5' with little difficulty, and I'm sure the 1914 would as well.
John

 

[snagmaster62]

Kurt, Larry and John thank you for your replies to my Brush Hog question. You have made me more comfortable with my decision on purchasing a 5' hog vs a smaller 4'. Now I just have to shop around and find a good unit for a fair price. Thanks Again.