#44 What Size Brush Hog For Your L Series Kubota 3901, 3301,2501
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video we talk about what size brush hog for your L Series Kubota Tractor and why.
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I have L2501 (maybe 20hp at pto)with 5ft Bush hog. Recently got a 10 acre property. Fenced and sectioned in to 4 areas. The whole property was cut in March of this year (2019) I was able to get to it after purchase in Sept. A lot of one pasture was like the one you chopped in this video. Mind you I'm in Florida. Grass growing season is much longer lol like End of Jan it starts. I was able to keep it about 8" cut first pass. I let it dry and settle. 2nd pass after a few days maybe take 3 more inches off and yielded nice results for neglected property. Now i use it to keep after it and keep it about 4". Looks like a really big yard with no wind rows or piles. Seat time is nice. I may convert 5 acres to hay. but... like i said, the seat time is nice. Now I cut with it in Med range and hydro to the floor. About an acre right at house i use little yard rider, wow what difference climbing off the "L". Don't always need the biggest or best, just need the equipment. Thanks for the pages you and your Family have. Hello to Hunter.
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Mike here from Texas - getting my own L3301HSt delivered Saturday with front loader, grapple, 5ft shredder and box blade to work 40 acres of timberland in East Texas we purchased for ATV running around and hunting.. This is my second go around with Kubota having had a 2350 when I lived west of Houston
WOW, my wife is from Washington Pa beautiful country. She was born and raised there. She's in Alabama now.
I just asked that same question the other day, I have a L2501 I cut with and love the tractor. I'm using a five foot bush hog but was thinking about getting a six foot. I got my answer, I do believe I'll keep the five foot.
Thanks
Going back and watching this again, more interested now that I just got a kubota L275. My kubota b7100 just is to small for a lot of heavy work... The L275 is not HST... 8 gears forward, seven reverse.. forwards and backward one lever, gears another... really love it.... Thinking it will handle the five footer no problem...
You would be like I am now in the house where it is cold, but very hot outside. I have to go outside since it is cooler now in the afternoon and put one of my tractor's to work and put the battery in one of my mower's. I use my brush hog about once a month to mow some areas close to the house and will have to mow the road going back into our gravel pit and back to the lines of our property. That is a nice setup you have and the mower is the right size for your tractor and I love the setup.
I debated on getting a brush hog and finish mower. Finish mower did not make sense for my use. I ended up with a flail mower. My biggest deciding factor was how much real estate was coming off the back of the tractor with the brush hog. Storage is simple as it is the same size as my box blade and snow thrower. Great vid
I bought a 41" flail mower for my BX a month ago but now I need to sell it. It works great though. Cuts tall grass like a finish mower. Msg me if interested.
Good video, that's quite a bit of highway driving. I have a Kubota L4150 with 50 hp at the pto I use a "Bush Hog Squealer" with 60" cut I think the Bush Hog is comparable to the Land Pride, that Bush Hog is the recommended hog for the 50 hp pto but it will cut 1.5"-2" trees a clump of maple trees it doesn't handle so well but all it does is stall the tractor and the stump jumper jumps a bit. The property in your video was mowed before so you are likely safe, but when I cut property that I have not cut before I go bucket first with the bucket curled up and the back of the bucket about 6" off the ground, this does a few things, one if you come across a bolder that is bigger the bucket will ride up and you can stop and go around the boulder, if it hits something like a metal rod or post it will scrape and you will hear and know something is there and you can avoid it, and the third thing is ditches if you ride with the bucket down if one wheel heads into a ditch you cannot see the bucket will keep the front end up so you can notice the ditch and back-up to get out of it easier. A cab with air is also nice in the heat and dust but it is really nice when hornets are beating on the side door trying to get in, be careful with no cab sometimes the nests are in the trees and you cannot see them but a rub with the bucket or the tractor and they come a knockin. And I also have hogged with no cab tractor and had spiders fall on my arm and bite a string of bites down my arm as it ran off my hand, weird and painful my want a long sleeve shirt. I like cutting bushes it has nice smell and it is gratifying work and you also get to see the odd hawk get a mouse or snake as you are exposing the fields, I go around the perimeter and all the creatures go to the center, as I get toward the center the critters make a break for the treeline and the show is on, Ha!
Great Comment, Thanks
Run the landpride 1860 behind the 3800 w/ 30 PTO HP and it will take down 3". Set your slip clutch -- you should not be stalling a tractor with an attachment!
There certainly are more considerations other than just HP in deciding what size brush hog is appropriate, as you alluded to. I have a Kubota MX4700 w/ 39.5 PTO HP, pulling a Bush Hog® 5' Squealer SQ 160. I could easily handle a 6' brush hog under most conditions, but down here in the humid Georgia summer, the pond dams I cut every couple of weeks or so are seeded in bahiagrass that regenerates vigorously. I have to mow in second gear/low range (shuttle-shift transmission) in many places to keep from bogging down. Admittedly, I do mow fairly low to achieve the look I'm going for, but any more brush hog width and I'd be having to mow twice - once high and then low. Additionally, I mow wooded trails frequently that are barely the width of my tractor, so my 5' Bush Hog® matches the tread width of my tractor perfectly. It pays to have a pretty clear understanding of the terrain you'll be using your implement on before deciding what size is most appropriate for your machine. I'm enjoying your videos!
comlbbeau- if you haven't noticed, the fibrous nature of Bahia is always a mowing issue with all mowers, regardless of the mower width or power behind it. That's why many people do not like Bahia. Glad to know a 5 footer works for you.
You're a good man and a good neighbour! 5k by the new year? You obviously put in the effort to make these quality videos so you should get the rewards. Great stuff!
Thanks Paul, time will tell where this ends up
Having just watched this vintage OWM video, Mike I would say you've ended up in a pretty good place. Keep up the great work!
I recently finished mowing our 16 acre pasture that hadn't been mowed in a couple of years. It had copses of Persimmon trees, and a lot of dewberry and multiflora rose. I used a six foot LandPride rotary mower on an L 35-40 Kubota. It took me about four days of intermittent mowing, between other projects. Yes, things slowed down in the dense stuff, and going up hill, but the tractor did get it done. Some of the woody stuff was over an inch in diameter, but the mower and tractor were up to the task. I did have to blow out the screens and three radiators a couple of times, the chaff just wants to stop the air flow... Now I've got the six acre hay field that hasn't been mowed this year. Oh yay! Great tractors, those Kubotas, and darned nice mowers from LandPride.
I've been running a BUSHOG brand 60"squealer model for 18 years.Heavy duty well built gearbox and bearings.Oil sprayed once a year.Runs behind a L2501 nowdays,before that a l3000dt Kubota.good tractors and good mowers.I will stick with the BUSHOG brand,not saying others are bad.LANDPRIDE makes some seriously nice gear also.
By far, faster brush hog hookup than I have EVER done
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Wow, things sure have changed in 3 years!
I was using a 6ft woods behind my L2800 and it worked really good in even thick tall stuff. it was a chore to pull through the wooded areas though and really did not make cutting any faster than a 5ft. needless to say I replaced the woods 6ft with a woods 5 ft brush bull. I like the 5ft a lot better and seems to do a really nice job just as fast as the 6ft did. I cut sort of slow anyway since cutting known areas are very relaxing. unknown areas are not so relaxing as I worry what I may hit in there. enjoyed the video and the music was nice as was the ride to and from the job.
Thanks Dave,
I noticed the bent piece of threaded rod on the top of your mower. This is a cool idea to hang your driveshaft on when not in use. I'm going to make some for all my mowers. So simple and so awesome.
That came from Land Pride like that, I like it as well. Very Handy
I have a L3301 and LP 1860 and I agree with you 5' is the only choice as far as width goes. Less than 5' you don't cover your tire width and over 5' the tractor is under powered for thick tall grass and weeds.
I can run a six footer on my 1986 L2850. Of course, you don't always make a full cut, but it is nice having the width in the thinner areas. I go 5' for less weight in wet areas.
Always love the quick detach set up on equipment!!
Nice if you to help them out with things they couldn't hand!! 👊
Good video. Glad I watched it. If you have the interest, I have some tips.
First, the PTO available is influenced by the transmission. HST transmissions are convenient but rob power, while "DT" (gear) transmissions are most efficient. I have a Kubota GST, which I love because it is efficient like gear but can be "power shifted". Some may dispute how much HST requires, but *under load* I have experienced my old Kubota 23hp gear performing almost as well as a new Kubota 38hp HST.
Second, the mower setup is critical. For bush/brush hogs, the rear should be slightly higher than the front. With this, the front cuts and the rear cuts anything missed, but primarily distributes the cuttings. If the rear is lower then both the front and back are cutting, sucking power and grass comes out clumpy.
Third, personal protection. A face mask to control all of that pollen and dust is recommended. I had an allergist tell me once that whether I think it bothers me or not, keep that stuff out of your system.
This was an incredibly helpful video-- very few show the actual footage of what the tractor will do- great camera work as well.
Thanks Stevie
You are good man for helping them. And I like the Elvis glasses!
I have a L2501 and use a 6’ on mine with no problem I’ve mowed stuff taller than the tractor
At 8:30 you said you had a goal of a 1000 subscribers... as of now your list says 110,000.00 subscribers. Way to go!!!!
Thanks John
Yes - trust me - there are places hotter & more humid - i.e. SE Texas. After 67 years - still not used to it. But you do what you gotta do. I have the Kubota L3240 w/ Land Pride 5' mower and slip clutch. Very similar setup. Love it. No problems after 6 years. Have you considered a 3-point quick hitch? Lots of good ones on the market. I have the Speeco. Makes changing implements so much easier. Don't think I've heard anything negative about using one. Nice video of the Pennsylvania countryside. I've been there a few time and loved it. Beautiful, and everywhere you turn - there's American history. Dave
I have looked into a quick attach and it's on the list lol
I run a kubota m5040 and a 8 foot brush hog and it is a beast
Hey Mike nice job I also have a L3901 5' brush hog and 6' finish mower on 32 acres in upstate NY love my kubota for fields and loader work 134hrs keep up the good work
Thanks Chris
Just over 226k subscribers so far Mike!
Great job! Had to walk down memory lane a little.
3901 will swing the twin spindle 8' cutter without issue. Get you the 3" spacers for the little machine if you don't already have them. It will make a night and day difference in stability. Yet to turn the 3800 over, but I've had it on 2 wheels on more than one occasion.
I have L 4701 tractor(2020) with 6 foot mower, with no problem, cuts 2 inches trees & bamboo.
One of the best things about having a tractor is helping neighbors.
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yes, most often!
I'm a John Deere guy myself (don't hold it against me), but I like your videos so far, so I subscribed. Keep up the good work.
Welcome Daniel, And I have nothing against JD, just happen to have Orange. Matter of fact video 43 talks about how I ended up going with Kubota
i would have used trailer going that far on that type street...
I use a Max 28 with 23?? pto HP with 60" no problem even with heavy brush and moderate mud water traction issues. I have no front end loader and its size is great for the woods. Front tires have water/anti freeze and a couple suit case weights on frame about 300 lbs total. Could possibly use another suit case weight 72 lbs
if you have the 3901 the 2501 would struggle even worse. this is why I chose the 3901 as well give it that little extra when running certain attachments and implements
New subscriber, thanks for all the videos on the Kubota tractor and accessories. I am in the beginning stages of buying a small tractor and pretty much decided on a Kubota and deciding on the 3301 or the one you have. Thanks for all the information I am gaining.
Great Video's Mike... I looking to pick up a 5' unit for my Ford 1310. Only had 200hrs on the unit when I purchased it. Was told that Brush Hog should be the same size as the rear tire footprint... PS Found your head sets with Bluetooth. Received the Norther Tool Catalog @ work this morning and they have a sale on the 3M AM/FM & Bluetooth model now $79.00. "
God Bless & keep the Videos coming... Chief { we can all use a neighbor like you...}
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to check those head phones out right now
I had an 04 L 3400 kubota, i used a 6 footer behind it. It worked great, but i don't think i had to cut grass that thick. Basically you want to cover your tracks.
That piece of property is the size of the town I lived in. I think its time to look into a tractor. I have almost 8 acres only but its mostly used for shooting range.
Mike, you are a great guy and neighbor. How far did you drive the tractor on the road and at approximately what speed?
At what RPM are you running the tractor while brushhoging?
Why did you brushhog in reverse?
I like watching some of your older videos. Seems like life was simpler back then LOL. At first I thought I turned into WTF Girl.
I'm interested in a used L3901so good video to watch.
Hey Mike, you're really selling me on the 3901! Being able to mow in reverse is something I would like to be able to do! And thanks for recommending the 5', as I currently have a King Kutter that same size on my Ford 641. Keep up the good videos! --Charlie
Thanks Charlie
help me out with this. The MX5200 has more HP for less $$ and easily pulls a 7' rotary cutter so you do the work a whole lot faster. Why buy the L series?
Great video
As a general rule, and as I understand it, four horsepower per foot of implement. And Mike, not saying hydro transmissions are bad, but they tend to decrease useable horsepower (they make up for it in ease and simplicity of use).
That's true Jimmy D
Love the Hydro Trans on my MX5200. On certain properties and jobs you have a lot of back and forth. Will never go back to standard trans.
That was very nice of you
You're channel is really taking off! I'm enjoying the content you're putting out there. Keep up the great work!. It not the heat, it's the dew-point that is the main factor. Minnesota gets unbearably hot as I'm sure Pennsylvania does to.
Take care and God bless, Jon Ritter (A Ritter bit will do)
Thanks Jon, I enjoy your content as well. Take Care!
i run a 6' bush hog on my forty horse MF it carries it well but it's two wheel drive and no front loader i wish i had gotten 4x4 front loader anyway
Very informative. I will be getting a tractor for some land that I will be eventually building on. I have narrowed it down to two tractors. A Kubota 3901 or a New Holland Boomer 37. From the fact that you see Kubotas being used commercially while I see very few New Hollands being used I have decided the Kubota is probably worth a little more. I have driven both tractors and really like them both. The Kubota is a little smaller and lighter, but seem to have a better rep. The New Holland is bigger and heavier and felt more comfortable. I do not have a lot of expereince with tractors, but would think that if you could only get one cutter that the "rule of thumb" would be to choose one that is sized just at or just over the width of the wheels. In the case of the L3901 that would be a 60" and for the Boomer 37 a 72". Feel free to dissagree. Like I said I think this is just a rule of thumb if you could only have one cutter. If you can afford several, get them all sizes and use each according to conditions.
Yes I Have the 60" and it's a great fit for my 3901
Always good to help out when you can, nice job!!!
Thanks
It's not the width but the weight. A 30hp will handle a 6' all day. Depends on how many hills etc
What are your thoughts on 32 hp older 1994 ford new holland 1920, it has 2000+ hrs with a land pride 6ft brush cutter mowing 3-4 ft tall weeds on a mountain side. My brother in law swears it won't hurt the tractor.
We have the same 5ft brush hog for our l2501. Works perfectly!
Where You from Travis?
I am running an MX5200 and a 6 foot Land Pride mower. It bogs down in the tall and thick stuff If I don't keep the rpm's over 2500. Wish I had another 20 HP.
mark marquardt do you keep your throttle set at 2500rpm... or you using a foot throttle. I pull 6’ brushog hon my l2501.. only time i have a bog is bramuda grass 2’ tall. I just go to 2 gear and bog is gone i mow with hyd lift on 3-4 depending on customer needs
Its been 100 to 106 all week here in West Tn. No rain in 3 weeks.
Danny Dunnagan dang , thats Brutal
Demolition Ranch music today!
here in exeter, california it has been over 100 degrees for 15 days straight. come visit.
Ouch, Thats Brutal
LIKING your video, Watching and Supporting! Looking at a number of tractors now, so this video is helpful! The equipment specialist from Rural King told me about your RUclips channel!
Loved your video. I am looking for a used Kubota Brush Hog. I think the 5 foot would be good. Can you suggest where I can look for one?
U can always raise up the brush hog to run in thicker stuff too
I also live in western PA... U like the Lswries?? I got 20+ acres and looking at one.
John. I have also a L3901, bought a titan stump bucket, have you ever used one.
I have not seen that bucket but will check it out
Mike, not sure which video, but you mentioned swapping out your L for a B and and getting additionally an M series. We have similar property with a B2650 and was looking to go to an L for more FEL. What are your considerations when looking at a B? Is you L too big for the woods? We are on the fence and keep going back and forth pros and cons. Love your videos!!!!
I like all of them Mike and than you mike
Hi Mike been watching I like cutting wood too
Thank you for this video! I live in Colorado and we have lots of weeds, I am getting my new Kubota L3901 delivered on Monday. My last tractor was a 1968 4010 John Deere (that I am selling now) I currently have a 6foot Bush Hog mower. I know you said you wouldn't recommend it with a lot of weeds. The only difference is our weeds are not green like the weeds in this video they are very dry. With my John Deere I blew threw the weeds with NO problem. Do you think I will have a problem with my new tractor coming?
No I think you will be fine, I don't think your stuff gets as thick and heavy as it does here
Great info. Thank you
Love your videos. Keep up the great work
Thanks Greg
Great videos you put out.
Thank You!
4 foot good till like 30hp.. then 5.... bushes/small trees ..try for 1 foot smaller than you use on grass. only problem I see is smaller is cheeeper made and like 4 foot doesn't offer heavy duty!
What Land Pride is that, RCR1260? Looking to upgrade from my 4' I used to pull with my old 8N now that I'm on a 3901.
I like your tractor L3301, it seems like it can do a lot of thing. Question, how much do you think it's a fair price for this brand new tractor with front loader? I'm looking for one right now but can't make decision in between the BX and L model.
Don't you have a trailer to put your tractor on ? would save a lot of hours not to mention tire wear on the hardball, I have the L3901 and have close to 20 acres of forest in Oregon , all my attachments are 60" because of the terrain and trees
I like mike 🚜🚜🚜
Great video Mike , and a good deed you've done for your friend .
Another great video Mike. Have you thought of ever getting a backhoe attachment?
I have, many times. However Bobcat of Pittsburgh is not far from me and treats me very well on excavator rentals, so I rent one maybe 2 or three times year, I would love to have a backhoe for mine but after running a 10,000 lb excavator with a thumb it would be difficult
That's true. A mini excavator is alot more versatile than an attachment. Hope you make a video when it comes time to rent one!
Have you clipped this property again with the MX?
Thanks for the information about the width of your brush hog. Does a 5 foot cover the tracks of your tires?
abingramingram1, yes just by a little though
What about getting some goats to keep it trimmed down
I enjoyed the video. How long was the drive?
I think it is 4 miles
Do you have to pick up on something with you are hooking up the bucket to latch it down. I have that problem a lot
No I don't have that problem with mine.
Why did you get rid of kubota and get RK’s ?
That is a busy highway. You need to haul your tractor on a 16 or 18 ft. trailer to other locations. Do you have slow moving vehicle signs on tractor?
Yes I have the sign
Why do you bush hog in reverse when you have the front end loader to lay the tall stuff down a bit to mow forward? Just curious!
I go both forward and back, sometimes if I'm not sure whats there I like to back into it. The brush hog rides so low I can kind of feel and obstacle instead of running it over
Hello Mike, What is the real difference between a single rear wheel and double wheel? My local dealer does not really know. By the way do you have any preferences of a Woods vs a Rhino branded unit? This is what is available in my local area and about the same price. Thanks in advance.
I think either splitter would work great but I think the 22 ton would handle anything you throw at it
Did cecil know that you played that music??/ LOL
G'day again Mike, so do you need to have registration on your Kubota to use the roads in your area? Thanks, Oh, and heading pretty rapidly to 2000 subs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Well, as far as I can tell I'm good with just the triangle on the back on these roads, bigger roads would be a no no
+Outdoors With The Morgans wow, thats great, here in Australia, even the riding mowers that the city use to do the sides of the roads etc, ALL need to registered, another 'freedom' to protect 👍🏻🇦🇺🇺🇸
How about what size Bush Hog to use with the 2501?
Mike Wells, 5' will work good in most applications, heavy brush you will slow down but overall 5' would be fine
Why are you mowing while backing up? Just curious since it is a lot of wasted motion.
Sometimes I back up when there may be obstacles, the back of the brush hog will kind of push on them instead of running them over going forwards
Have you ever considered going forward with the bucket close to the ground? Whenever we're going through super thick stuff we usually run the tractor with the loader through first with it close to the ground so it bumps stuff before we hit it and lets us move it.
Man, it made light work of that tall stuff Mike, so the brush hog, this is a flail type mower??
No two big heavy blades
Dose anyone know when the 2018's come out and will there be any change made? I'm thinking about a L4701.
I haven't heard of any changes
Outdoors With The Morgans
We don’t care what you are doing,
What size of rotary cutter would you recommend for an l3301????
That was the name of this video…
Take your mask off, I can't hear you
quick question. how far did you drive to mow the field ?
I am looking for that info as well. My dealer is about 6 miles away, am considering driving it there for service.
@@Raymo853inLeDroit I actually just bought a cheap 16 ft trailer so that solves that haha. Those tractor tires aren't cheap!
Mike, struggling to find your FB page
This link should work for new Facebook Page
facebook.com/Outdoors-With-The-Morgans-1326440487390931/
still dont see the forkr or the steering wheel spinner! They'll change your life!
Hey Mike,
Deer season is all year long here in central Pennsylvania. Check out my most recent video here - ruclips.net/video/2PSuTXbpF-c/видео.html
It's nice to be able to help your neighbor. That is a lot of work for a riding mower. Take care.
How do you not get into trouble not having a slow moving vehicle triangle? Or is there a local law in the borough/s not requiring it? Not trying to be a negative Nancy. Just asking.
Certain roads are ok, others are not and I do have the triangle
you have the video, If it were me, I would be passing a copy of that video to complain about people passing on the double yellow line.
Its a BUSHHOG not a brushhpg jack
Don't move to South Florida, we're 95 degrees and 90% humidity for months on end.
Don't go down the road like that with your tractor in Walnutport PA, popo bs al over you.
Why do you waste 1/2 of the video with nothing to do with the title. Was about 7 minutes till you started talking about the brush hog.
Lol, that was the 44th video we did, i has about 400 subscribers then and was learning, now we have over 167,000 Subs and over 850 videos, i must have got better