Yes, another bush hog question

[mpmitch1]

I ve got a 3240 rated 27hp at pto. I ve been offered an almost new bush hog 285 (5 feet) for $1,000. The bush hog states it needs a min. of 30 hp at the pto. It is only one hundred pounds more than the bush hog squeler 160 that teh dealer recommended. the specs are in the link below.

Is this going to be too big for tractor? Its such a good deal but i dont want to overload the tractor. any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated

http://www.arnetttractor.net/new_vehicle_compare.asp?veh1=272718&veh2=272718&CatDesc=&

 

[E/S]

It depends on how you are using it.
What are you cutting?


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[mpmitch1]

The majority of the time will be pasture. Occasionally , two or three times a yr I'll cut a small amount of small saplings.

 

[E/S]

You should be fine. You may have to run at a lower speed under heavy load sometimes, but your ground coverage per hour should be good.


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[mpmitch1]

Just got off the phone with my kubota/bush hog dealer. He said he would jump all over the 285. Guess im going to try it out, if its too much ill sell it.

 

[TripleR]

Agree with the others, I don't see a problem.

 

[Bluegill]

That tractor will handle it just fine!

 

[steve l]

Agree with the others, I don't see a problem.

I ve got a 3240 rated 27hp at pto. I ve been offered an almost new bush hog 285 (5 feet) for $1,000. The bush hog states it needs a min. of 30 hp at the pto. It is only one hundred pounds more than the bush hog squeler 160 that teh dealer recommended. the specs are in the link below.

Is this going to be too big for tractor? Its such a good deal but i dont want to overload the tractor. any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated

http://www.arnetttractor.net/new_vehicle_compare.asp?veh1=272718&veh2=272718&CatDesc=&

go and get the bigger bush hog and if its to big you could always tell your wife you need to get a bigger tractor.it didnt work for me but maybe your luck will be better.i am not being a smart alleck,just trying to help another ott member get a new ride.