Mini bush hog to pull behind 4-wheeler

[DoubleK]

Has anyone used one of those little 4 foot or so bush hogs that has their own engine behind a 4-wheeler.

I think they would be very handy to have if they will hold up to cutting weeds and brush.


Any suggestions are always welcomed.


Dub

 

[milesvb]

I've looked at them just out of curiosity and they don't look like they would stand up to any sort of heavy use, especially the tongue adjustment. Unless your mowing a trail through the woods where a tractor would be too big, I don't see what advantage they'd offer.

I forgot to ask, do you have a riding mower? Seems like it would do about the same thing.

 

[Bez?]

Has anyone used one of those little 4 foot or so bush hogs that has their own engine behind a 4-wheeler.

I think they would be very handy to have if they will hold up to cutting weeds and brush.


Any suggestions are always welcomed.


Dub

Link please?

Might have a use for one.

Bez?

 

[Stepper]

Bez,

You can probably pull cabelas or bassproshop.com and find one. They sell them.

 

[Bez?]

Bez,

You can probably pull cabelas or bassproshop.com and find one. They sell them.

Nope they are U.S. only as far as I am concerned - import duties, custom fees, exchange rates and transport fees are killers.

Essentially - once I get something from them on my front step the price has almost doubled from sticker price.

Never use them unless truly desparate.

Bez?

 

[Stepper]

I never even thought about that.

 

[cfpinz]

Bez? - Might try this: http://www.swisherinc.com/products.html

Don't have the foggiest clue about them but it's the only namebrand I could remember.

cfpinz

 

[Bez?]

Bez? - Might try this: http://www.swisherinc.com/products.html

Don't have the foggiest clue about them but it's the only namebrand I could remember.

cfpinz

thnx

 

[DoubleK]

Has anyone used one of those little 4 foot or so bush hogs that has their own engine behind a 4-wheeler.

I think they would be very handy to have if they will hold up to cutting weeds and brush.


Any suggestions are always welcomed.


Dub

Link please?
Might have a use for one.

Bez?

Bush hog make this one (its a GT42) and the reason I started this post is that he said they weren't that good and they would hop around a lot. He also said the you really had to watch your speed to do a good job.

Dub

 

[TXBobcat]

We have one of the Swisher cutters with a 10 HP Briggs and Stratton. It was bought at TSC for around $1,100 I believe. It is a pretty good mower for shredding pasture/weeds; however, I wouldn't recommend using it on too much brush.

The first year we had it, we shredded quite a few small mesquites with it. The next year we had problems with vibration (motor was seperating from deck). I welded it back together and it broke again. We ended up having to replace the part that holds the engine to the deck. The deck height adjustment handle also broke. I had to replace the engagement cable/wires once because someone ran over it and messed it up.

 

[Crowderfarms]

Has anyone used one of those little 4 foot or so bush hogs that has their own engine behind a 4-wheeler.

I think they would be very handy to have if they will hold up to cutting weeds and brush.


Any suggestions are always welcomed.


Dub

Link please?
Might have a use for one.

Bez?

Bush hog make this one (its a GT42) and the reason I started this post is that he said they weren't that good and they would hop around a lot. He also said the you really had to watch your speed to do a good job.

Dub

We have a GT 42. Absolutely great machine, Honda powered. We use it on steep banks and Hills that you cant get a Tractor on, and pull it with the Mule. Never had any problem with it other than blades seem to get dull pretty quick.

 

[DoubleK]

Hey, thanks Crowder.


You know I never even thought of the gator, thats a great idea. This will definately solve the speed problem and the overheating of the 4-wheeler at idle speeds.

Thats why your the big chief of this outfit.




Dub