Recent content by dphillips7

Thanks mcmxi, I appreciate the comments. The weight was a concern, and the reason for my original post to seek some guidance. I know the cutter is at the technical limit, but the tractor is holding it well and I suspect there is a large safety margin in that number. I likewise don’t know the...

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Update: I went with the BH317, dual tail wheel. Very happy with the decision. Tractor holds it well. Grapple on front of tractor is plenty of ballast. Width covers tire tracks. Easily knocks back heavy brush around my fields and nicely mulches grass. Only minor complaint, nuisance, had to...

Appreciate any experience or guidance on operating a 7 ft "heavy duty" rotary cutter on the M7060. I am considering a Bush Hog BH317. I know the tractor power is sufficient, but I am wondering about the weight and balance. The BH317 is ~1600 lbs. I have a loader for ballast. My fields are...