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    Posted: 11 May 2010 at 4:37pm
I was looking for a brush hog (rotary cutter) for my 185 and was thinking  about a 6ft Massey Ferguson, med duty (R600). It was in my price range, about $2000. But it was only rated for a 55hp tractor and I didn't get any positive feedback here on the forum. So my local equipment dealer sells LandPride and Kodiak. Anybody got any thoughts on them, also whats better to use on a hill a 3pt hitch mounted machine or a pull behind. Anybody ever hear of a covington planter bush hog, they don't make em in 30 years but they could take some abuse used one as a kid on a ford 4000.
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There used to be a brand called "Sidewinder".  Very heavy, uses a disc and rubber tire to convert pto motion to blade rotation.  Made of very heavy steel.  Also pricey.  Saw one at a farm show about 3 years ago.......6 ft, 3 pt, asking around $3500.  Both the tractor and brush hog would be protected from most anything.  They may no longer be in business........see a few of their machines used at auctions.........the only thing that appears it might get torn up is the "wallet"........FWIW..............O_O
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Originally posted by Osage_Orange Osage_Orange wrote:

There used to be a brand called "Sidewinder".  Very heavy, uses a disc and rubber tire to convert pto motion to blade rotation.  Made of very heavy steel.  Also pricey.  Saw one at a farm show about 3 years ago.......6 ft, 3 pt, asking around $3500.  Both the tractor and brush hog would be protected from most anything.  They may no longer be in business........see a few of their machines used at auctions.........the only thing that appears it might get torn up is the "wallet"........FWIW..............O_O
Here's some good news for you guys with a "Side Winder" mower or are thinking about getting a new one There's a CO. in Holden MO. that is building them again, They are just as heavy duty as before.
Don
3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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As far as trailer vs mounted shell out a few extra bucks and go trailed. Much easier to hook up, works on anything that has a drawbar(fast hitch, snap coupler,darned little fords) The biggest advantage though is crossing ditches or swales the hog won't hit the ground and lift the tractor up. Most older 3 pt hogs have been welded where the weight of the tractor has eventually mashed or torn the hitches. Some guys try to fix this by replacing the top link with a length of chain.
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I agree with jls. If the land your bush-hogging is not too hilly and the spots you want to get into too tight, go with a trailer type. Only disadvantage is turning radius, and the fact that you can't get it into tight spots like a 3-point.
If you want to cut saplings and really rough dtuff, i'd go with the sidewinder type. It will hold up, and protect the tractor too. You can cut some really nasty stuff with it. Just be careful, you don't want anything coming out from under there headed in your direction. Had a friend in school get his arm broken when he hit a stick of firewood with the bush-hog. If he hadn't put his arm up, it would have broken his skull. He was on the tractor, by the way.
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