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Rich

07-16-2001 08:09:39




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Hi,
I just bought a nice little 8N and am in the market for a bush hog. Is the 5' cutter appropriate? Should I go smaller/larger? I don't want to kill the tractor.

Also, there is a wide price difference in the prices of different brands of bush hogs. What is the best value for my money (I am cheap but don't want to buy something that will fall apart in 5 years).

Thanks,
Rich




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07-16-2001 16:39:27




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
...use the cutter only in first gear...if you hit something tough like a good size rock, stump or log that impact will go right through the PTO and into your drive/tranny...the teeth for 2nd gear are pretty weak compared to 1st...a bit of speed is not worth replacing gears to me.



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sal8n

07-16-2001 16:03:48




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
Check out the archives too, lots of talk on this topic and safety too.

I have a 51 8N and use a 5' Bush Hog brand, the model is a Squealer # SQ-60.

I like the fact that if the N goes between 2 trees so does the hog.

Also, I can hog for 6-8 hours with no problems on engine temp or oil pressure.

To me and many others this is the ideal size for an 8N and it has great resale value should you ever not have the need for it at some point in the future.

Here in upstate NY they go for about $675 new.

Remember to be safe... "whoops" is a word you don't want to hear while hogging.

...remember the ORC!!

Sal

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M.Hastings

07-16-2001 13:14:05




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
i have a 8-N ford, i recently purchased a 5ft. light duty rhino cutter(SE5). I have no problems with it. i run the tractor in 1st or 2nd,third gear is to fast for me. paid $695.00. if i had to buy another,i would buy the same brand and size.i went to the local ford (tractor) dealer and was told, a 5ft cutter is the best size for the 8-N. good luck and good shopping.



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SMOKIE

07-16-2001 12:06:37




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
i use a 4 footer i have alot of trees to douge around so i need to squeezze in alot of spots.
as to may as well use a ridin mower you ever tryy to cut wire grass with a wimpy little ridin mower beides what fun would it be whin you have a grait little 8n to do it with and that old craftsman dosnt turn nere as many heads as my perty smokie....



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Rich

07-16-2001 12:44:44




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 Re: Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to SMOKIE, 07-16-2001 12:06:37  
I agree with you on the wire grass. I have a riding mower that I use to cut 3 acres around the house but it dies out in the wire grass. My bush hog is going to be used to keep my pastures mowed so the horses will eat it. They won't eat the grass after it gets mature. Can't say that I blame them.



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raytasch

07-16-2001 10:32:54




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
Stay with 5' on an N. When you go to 6' you will pick up several hundred pounds. Extra weight may be a problem in uneven terrain. Ask your self "What am I going to cut?" If you are cutting grass, weeds a lighter unit will suffice. If you are cutting heavy stuff get a better quality mower. I think most of your economy mowers have 40 HP gearboxes so the N would have a hard time overloading the gearbox. I think all manufacturers make differenty quality. fwiw, ray

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Box of Rocks

07-16-2001 09:38:20




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
I have a 2N. A 6' Brush Hog brand came with the tractor. The hog is an older version. On one hand, the tractor has no problem turning the blades. On the other hand, when the hog is lifted with the 3-pt, the front end becomes so light that the front wheels spend a little too much time off the ground than I would like. As a matter of fact - it's pretty scary when turning. I would go with the 5-ft. Stay away from the older iron-sides 6 footers.

Box

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jimp Co

07-16-2001 08:48:32




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
I just bought a HOWSE for $560.00 plus $55.00 for the ORC. Had to cut the shavts 12" and it runs just fine in first for small areas (yard) at about 3/4 throtle. It is a 5ft.
Is their economy modle, but is very well built in fact it is builts as good as a brushhog.



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Greg VT

07-16-2001 08:46:31




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
I asked this same question regarding my Jubilee a couple of weeks ago. I was advised that the Jube would handle a 6' but most of the fellas preferred the 5' because where ever the tractor would go the mower would follow. I ended up with a 6'woods heavy duty (my kubota driving buddy laughed when he saw it, thought the Jube would never move it)mower that the Jube throws around no problem. If I was buying new I would probably go 5' but I couldn't pass up the deal on the woods. There was also a little debate not long ago on the quality of the KingCutter line. some folks said junk some said best deal around.
Good luck
Don't forget yer ORC

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tlak

07-16-2001 09:17:41




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 Re: Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Greg VT, 07-16-2001 08:46:31  
I have a bushhog brand 6' and I wouldnt even think of a 5' behind my 641. I have plenty of power and the width is the same as the tractor. I think size is in proportion to the amount of acerage you have to mow. I mow approx 30 acres and feel my 6' is the minimum for this. If I was mowing 10 or less I would consider a 5' but never a 4' behind one of these tractor might as well get a riding mower.

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Greg VT

07-16-2001 10:43:08




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 Re: Re: Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to tlak, 07-16-2001 09:17:41  
Yup If I was mowing that much I'd go for the big one too. I'm mowing about 8 acres and I've gotta navigate a winding trail through the woods thats pretty steep on the way down and even steeper on the way up to get to the field. - Had to widen some corners on the trail to get the mower through. Another advantage of the wider mower is that I can get right up to the edges pretty easily. I still think I'd trade the mowing time saved with the 6' for the maneuverability of the 5' for my situation.

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Rich

07-16-2001 08:13:39




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 Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:09:39  
As long as I am asking...

What gear should I put 'er in when I mow?

Thanks again...



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ED-Illinois

07-16-2001 08:32:45




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 Re: Re: 8N - What size Rotary Cutter? in reply to Rich, 07-16-2001 08:13:39  
Don't use second on an 8N - third may make the trees go by a little fast.

5' should work - some guys use 6'



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