Ok, I have a JD 5310 which is 58hp to the p t o. Like many others on here I will primarily use it for mowing tall grass on road sides, blackberries, brush, and maybe some small saplings here and there. I am not very knowledgeable about rotary cutters so I am hoping you all with more experience can chime in, good and bad. I am thinking I need something around 6 ft. A 7ft would overhang the tractor slightly. I don't have a great amount of land to cut anyways. I think the 6ft gives me the ability to get stuff done and still have maneuverability to get in places. A few points I have made while looking into various cutters.
-A thicker gauge deck is a must. At least 7ga or 3/16"
-Definitely need a "stump jumper"
-Does the gear box need to be rated at least 58 hp?
-What brands to look for and what brands to ignore?
I am looking for something that will last me and not constantly give me problems. I would like something heavy duty but I will probably not be using it that often for heavy duty stuff. It is nice to have that option. I would entertain something used, but the way that rotary cutters are used makes me very skeptical. Thanks
-A thicker gauge deck is a must. At least 7ga or 3/16"
-Definitely need a "stump jumper"
-Does the gear box need to be rated at least 58 hp?
-What brands to look for and what brands to ignore?
I am looking for something that will last me and not constantly give me problems. I would like something heavy duty but I will probably not be using it that often for heavy duty stuff. It is nice to have that option. I would entertain something used, but the way that rotary cutters are used makes me very skeptical. Thanks