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What type and brand of cutter you should buy depends upon what you plan to routinely cut, how long you expect the cutter to last, how much you expect to pay and what you will pull it with. The King Cutter models commonly seen are inexpensive machines mass marketed to the general public through retailers like TSC. They are light weight and inexpensive but, as you have learned, will not hold up to continued heavy usage. King Cutter does make more rugged models but these machines are less readily available, heavier, and more expensive. Bush Hog, Woods, and Lands Pride all make both heavy duty models as well as lighter duty models. Even the lighter duty models from these companies will be more expensive than the inexpensive models from King Cutter. I have heard few complaints about any of these brands, aside from cost. I too suggest that you get a model with a slip clutch and that you make sure that it is properly adjusted for your tractor. Also you should loosen it each spring and slip it so that it does not rust leaving you with no protection. If you plan to pull it with a light weight tractor such as an N do not buy a cutter that is too heavy. Most of the HD cutters are too heavy for most Ns except in the best of conditions.
Finally, get a model with roller bearings rather than bushings in the tail wheel. If properly lubricated the roller bearings will outlast you while the bushings will be a constant maintenance issue. Dean
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