Help identifying rotary cutter

Tom in Mo. · Apr 26, 2014

I bought a 7' rotary cutter today that is super duty but don't know the brand. It may be an old Howse when they still built the heavy stuff. The structural steel is 3/8 inch and the gearbox pretty massive. It looks bad due to the original paint but there isn't a dent on it that I can find.
Anyone know what it is by the looks?

GarryinNC · Apr 26, 2014

What ever brand it is, I like it! Solid looking. Did you get a fairly good buy on it?

Tom in Mo. · Apr 27, 2014

I think so. $550. at a farm auction. They had a whole fleet of Kubota tractors that sold high. Even a Belerus went high. I think the guys were napping when this cutter came up.

Donald Lehman · Apr 27, 2014

With yellow wheels and the red paint, I would guess maybe Bush Hog? I have an old Massy Ferguson pull type and the wheels are also yellow. Hope that helps ypou out.

Eric in IL · Apr 27, 2014

Here is one advertised as a Huskee. It looks similar.....???
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Tom in Mo. · Apr 27, 2014

For perspective, the pictures show it sitting on a 16' by 6'2" trailer. This thing is a tank.
Eric, I looked at your link and that one is quite a bit lighter. Thanks for looking tho.

jm. · Apr 27, 2014

Almost certain that is a latter model COMER gear box, used pretty much through the industry. Can,t help on the brand of the cutter.

Tom in Mo. · Apr 29, 2014

I cleaned it up and it appears to have had a very easy life besides sitting idle. I still don't know the maker. The side steel is 1/2 inch plate, the top framing is 3/8, and the deck is 3/16. Unbelievably heavy.

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