JNRBRONC
Well-Known Member
Picked up a Sidewinder at a local farm auction many years ago. It uses a tire against a circular plate to spin the blades. You hit a stump, the tire slips on the plate and doesn't tear up the PTO of the tractor or tear up a gear box. Maybe look around for one, not sure they are being made anymore.
An example: http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7779047
An example: http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7779047
I've run most brands. Now- u have to remember- every company makes their "cheap" model and their tougher ones. Hands down, in my opinion and experience - Rhino makes the best brush hogs or batwings. I've run their mid range models and they are awesome. Their high end is bullet proof. Now, I do have a Cx-15 JD batwing - that's deeres cream of the crop - top end model. I like it and it's a wicked machine but I would still put it a notch below Rhino's top end model and I think Rhino coats a little less because it's not green. So, I personally feel u get a better product at a slightly lower price. Last- id be real careful buying used. Could be fine but also could be bad. I'd look in gear boxes and for sure look at oil in gear boxes. A lot of guys abuse that line of implements far worse than other categories. If it were me, I'd buy something "lightly used" but that's me. Oh, and last 2 cents..... Don't ever ever buy the cheapest model. Unless u really r gonna just chop tiny stuff always. I'd personally NEVER buy a cheapy or anyone without stump jumper & slip clutch. Again, that's me though & my opinion is buy heavier duty than u think u will need Id rather buy too heavy than too light.
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