dr field and brush mower

yellowjacket · 05-30-2011, 07:21 PM

Any opinions on these things? After rolling the inlaws tractor over I'm second guessin buyin myself one... I got 15 acres of ky hills, really only need to bushog perimeter quad trails and maybe 2 acre of field twice a year.

Tractor be nice to move truck parts around, but seein how those dr brush cutters work. I feel I'm on the large side of one, but maybe on small side of a tractor if I really only need to bushog..

And yeah, when it rolled over and I barely got clear of it, and I started thinkin bout how it could have ended, that's a vaiable I'm taking into consideraation too.

Anyone used one of these brushcutters?

pfreer3 · 05-30-2011, 08:05 PM

actually never used a DR mower, but I'm in the process of modifying a push mower to do the same thing. Its probably to small for what you're trying to do, but I plan to cut the front end off the mower, exposing the front edge of the blade. I found one that has the big wheels in the back for easy rolling. Its probably not so safe, but should work and as long as I wear safety gear, it should be ok.

I've got multiple trails I can't get to (creek crossing), that I need to keep trimmed back.

superjeep · 05-30-2011, 11:43 PM

What you need is a 1947 willys with pto/bushhog set up and when you are done mowing you can unhook the bushhog drive the cj-2a down the street and get you an ice cold beverege !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and probably spend a third of the price of a tractor......

blazerbrad · 05-31-2011, 09:58 AM

One option is an older Gravely walk behind. I used a really old model when I was a kid (my dad had bought it used when he was in high school). My uncle has a "newer" electric start model. Do a search to see what I'm talking about.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gravely-Walk-Beh...item2eb5872ca0

They have a bush hog attachment on them and you can put dual wheels and such on them. They are super reliable.

NKYJEEPSTER · 06-01-2011, 12:03 AM

This would work perfect for you, only thing it really needs it a set of dual wheels and extra safety add the wheel axle extensions. They cut great you wont be disappointed.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/2405965627.html

gothodgie · 06-01-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NKYJEEPSTER

This would work perfect for you, only thing it really needs it a set of dual wheels and extra safety add the wheel axle extensions. They cut great you wont be disappointed.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/2405965627.html

I have used one of those before and they cut awesome... If it runs good it is a good deal... and it's even close to you...

05-30-2011, 07:21 PM	#1
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	dr field and brush mower Any opinions on these things? After rolling the inlaws tractor over I'm second guessin buyin myself one... I got 15 acres of ky hills, really only need to bushog perimeter quad trails and maybe 2 acre of field twice a year. Tractor be nice to move truck parts around, but seein how those dr brush cutters work. I feel I'm on the large side of one, but maybe on small side of a tractor if I really only need to bushog.. And yeah, when it rolled over and I barely got clear of it, and I started thinkin bout how it could have ended, that's a vaiable I'm taking into consideraation too. Anyone used one of these brushcutters? __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

05-30-2011, 08:05 PM	#2
pfreer3 Old Newb Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Independence Posts: 49	actually never used a DR mower, but I'm in the process of modifying a push mower to do the same thing. Its probably to small for what you're trying to do, but I plan to cut the front end off the mower, exposing the front edge of the blade. I found one that has the big wheels in the back for easy rolling. Its probably not so safe, but should work and as long as I wear safety gear, it should be ok. I've got multiple trails I can't get to (creek crossing), that I need to keep trimmed back.

05-30-2011, 11:43 PM	#3
superjeep Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 88	What you need is a 1947 willys with pto/bushhog set up and when you are done mowing you can unhook the bushhog drive the cj-2a down the street and get you an ice cold beverege !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and probably spend a third of the price of a tractor......

05-31-2011, 09:58 AM	#4
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	One option is an older Gravely walk behind. I used a really old model when I was a kid (my dad had bought it used when he was in high school). My uncle has a "newer" electric start model. Do a search to see what I'm talking about. http://cgi.ebay.com/Gravely-Walk-Beh...item2eb5872ca0 They have a bush hog attachment on them and you can put dual wheels and such on them. They are super reliable.

06-01-2011, 12:03 AM	#5
NKYJEEPSTER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Verona, KY Posts: 101	This would work perfect for you, only thing it really needs it a set of dual wheels and extra safety add the wheel axle extensions. They cut great you wont be disappointed. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/2405965627.html