Choosing a Bush Hog / Brush Cutter for Field Maintenance
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Farm Tractor University: First 4 implements to get started
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Consider a bush hog, brush cutter, or mowing deck as the second essential implement. This tool is indispensable for maintaining fields and pastures by cutting down tall grass and brush. When choosing, ensure the bush hog's size is appropriate for your tractor's horsepower; a general guideline is one foot of bush hog width for every 10 horsepower of the tractor. For example, a 6-foot (72-inch) bush hog is suitable for a 65 horsepower tractor.
Goal: Understand the necessity and proper sizing of a bush hog for land clearing and maintenance.
Tools and materials
- Tractor John Deere — Powering and operating the bush hog