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Stroby

Stroby

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I'm seeking input: I have @ 300 acres of farm land, rural Alton Il area, that is hilly but also has @ 1/2 mile of creek running through it. We have a 15' bat wing Bush Hog mower that I pull behind a TL100A New Holland tractor (100 hp) with front wheel assist and a cab. There is liquid in the rear tires, but no weights. That mower does a great job, but, there are several areas on this farm where the banks are steep along the field roads, the creek banks, along fences of pasture etc. I am entertaining getting a Bush Hog Boom Mower for use on the above mentioned tractor. They make a unit, model RMB1660-1 that says it is 3 point hitch, has it's own counterweight system, and it's own hydraulic system powered by a PTO at 540 rpm. There is a cable controller that goes to the cab which it says is easily disconnected when removing the mower. I'm interested in hearing if anyone has one of these or something similar, what are the pros and cons etc. These things are very pricey, so want to be sure I'm not headed in a wrong direction. Thanks in advance.
 
When I worked for DOT I operated one it was a Diamond brand, if it was fully extended it would not lift until it was pulled in closer tractor. Hydraulic cylinders too small for the load in my opinion.

Pete
 
Don't know anything about them, but there
has been a servis brand advertised on
Springfield, Mo Craigslist recently. Says
it is 20 years old, but never been used.
Not mine. Just looked interesting.
 
I have used a similar mower where I just retired from. It did a good job but was no where near as easy to hook/unhook as they make it sound. I think the only way I would have one is if I could leave it on a dedicated tractor. JMHO
 
I would like to rent one for a day. But then would have to mow more. Impressive! joe
 
Good Evening Stroby

I don t think that I wold like all that trash trowed in in my pond . I would rather get another person on the bank , Me in a small boat with a small chain saw & have them pull the stuff back away from the edge , probably more time consuming but done right .
 
I've been looking at them also. I agree with Tracy, below- they look like they could be a bugger to hook up. There's some kind of leveling/stabilizing device which goes to your top link bracket, I think.
I'm going to shop other brands as much as possible before deciding.
Let us know how your search progresses.
 
Stroby before you pull the trigger go to your KUBOTA dealer and get brochure on the LANDPRIDE unit.
First of all a better company, in my opinion that Bush Hog but I have sold many of them and they
just do a great job. DO you homework because new they are pricey. I mow all my roads and ditch
banks with one and will never do without it. Have it on a 100 hp four wheel drive tractor.
 
Most farmers in my area have a Woods HS-106. Can mow a ditch bank faster and easier. Will take down a 2-3 inch tree. But if you want to take down trees buy a chainsaw. I have owned a HS-106 since 1981.
Woods
 
Pretty much every other farmer here in UK has one of those, beacuse most fields are separated by hedges/hedgebanks. Same goes for roads all across stock raising regions.
There are dozens of different makes available. Just do a Google search for "Hedgecutting UK" & you'll see what I mean.
3 pt attachment is used mainly by owner operators on small farms, but the bigger units & contractors (millions of these) use bracket attachments to the rear axle - much stabler.
 
I too have a concern about the trash it will throw. I have a chainsaw, but with regard to the creek banks, the willows that remain are mostly small diameter. I'm more interested in getting the small brush etc than "trees." Picture in your mind gravel field roads with banks 8 to 12ft high that are too steep to mow with the batwing. I don't intend to abuse the thing so that I have more maintenance issues, just want to control growth/appearance.
 
Most of the commercial rigs in my area use Tiger mowers. I've seen them wear out a tractor and keep going.
 
Here's a couple of pictures.....I hope.
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