Which Brush Cutter?

[Nuru]

All, I have been contemplating doing some increase mowing exercises - going into an area rendomly designated as forest preserve and cleanmng out the lower non-native brush, with a brush cuter, and since I got the 4310, I have been wondering which cutter would be a good one for the 4310? Any suggestions would be appreiciated!

 

[RoyJackson]

I've used a Land Pride for 2-4 acres for the last 4 years. It's a 60" standard duty unit...no complaints here. I must admit, I've ran it over brush that I probably shouldn't have and the cutter hasn't let me down.

 

[jbrumberg]

Nuru:

I have no complaints about my medium duty Tebben. Jay

 

[Nuru]

I've used a Land Pride for 2-4 acres for the last 4 years. It's a 60" standard duty unit...no complaints here. I must admit, I've ran it over brush that I probably shouldn't have and the cutter hasn't let me down.

Thanks Roy, I have been lookingg at LP and JDs for a while.

 

[Nuru]

Nuru:

I have no complaints about my medium duty Tebben. Jay

Thanks a bunch Jay.

 

[JerryG]

Get a Woods. Then you don't have to fight with changing the cutter blades. Instead of using a huge socket such as a 1.625" or larger with a cheater bar, you can use a 5/8" socket on a 3/8" drive ratchet.

 

[Nuru]

Get a Woods. Then you don't have to fight with changing the cutter blades. Instead of using a huge socket such as a 1.625" or larger with a cheater bar, you can use a 5/8" socket on a 3/8" drive ratchet.

JerryG, but isn't the smaller nut an indication of a potentially weaker shaft?

 

[JerryG]

JerryG, but isn't the smaller nut an indication of a potentially weaker shaft?

No. The smaller bolt is just to hold a retainer that keeps the larger pin in for the blades. The pin is as large as the retaining bolt in other mowers. See attachment. Sorry about the size, it's a little large.

 

[shvl73]

I wish my cutter had that setup. My '03 Woods BB60 has the big nut. I bought a better impact and a big socket to remove the blades.

 

[Nuru]

No. The smaller bolt is just to hold a retainer that keeps the larger pin in for the blades. The pin is as large as the retaining bolt in other mowers. See attachment. Sorry about the size, it's a little large.

Oh, ok, that visual makes a ton of sense!

 

[Nuru]

I wish my cutter had that setup. My '03 Woods BB60 has the big nut. I bought a better impact and a big socket to remove the blades.

Hey I have been thinking the same thing myself for other chores.

 

[Nuru]

BTW All, what is the largest size brush cutter I should run on the 4310?

 

[GreenWannabe]

Hi, Nuru. According to the 4000 ten series brochure, the 4310 is compatible with the LX4, LX5, and LX6 light duty cutter and the MX5 medium duty cutter. Hope that helps.

 

[Nuru]

Hi, Nuru. According to the 4000 ten series brochure, the 4310 is compatible with the LX4, LX5, and LX6 light duty cutter and the MX5 medium duty cutter. Hope that helps.

Thanks a bunch. I have been looking at a few on Machine finder and the prices are not that bad.

 

[Nuru]

Hey BTW, anyone know what the MX5 or MX6 weighs?

 

[LarryRB]

I've tried several times to open Jerry's attachment and can't do it.. I keep getting invalid file path

 

[GreenWannabe]

Specs show 728 lbs for MX5 plus 40 for front chains and 55 for back chains; 944 lbs for MX6 plus 47 for front chains and 62 for back chains. MX5 takes 25 pto hp, MX6 takes 30 pto hp as minimums.

An added thought - the center of gravity for these cutters will be roughly 33" behind the hitch balls for the MX5, 39" for the MX6, considerably more than the 24" at which most hitches are rated.

Edited to correct typo on chain weights for MX5. Wish I didn't fat finger things so ofhen!

 

[Nuru]

Specs show 728 lbs for MX5 plus 40 for front chains and 55 for back chains; 944 lbs for MX6 plus 47 for front chains and 62 for back chains. MX5 takes 25 pto hp, MX6 takes 30 pto hp as minimums.

An added thought - the center of gravity for these cutters will be roughly 33" behind the hitch balls for the MX5, 39" for the MX6, considerably more than the 24" at which most hitches are rated.

Edited to correct typo on chain weights for MX5. Wish I didn't fat finger things so ofhen!

Thanks GW, looks like if I go Deere, then the MX-5 is as far as I would go. I gotta look at woods and Landpride too. They are gonna be cheaper. But a used MX-5 would still be in the ball park.