Are you struggling with achieving a clean cut with your bush hog or wondering if upgrading to a newer model would make a difference? In this video, we address common concerns and provide expert insights to help you get the best results from your brush hog.

I received this question from Tom: "I have an old Bush Hog RZ60 which I bought used a few years ago. I put new blades on it and it cuts pretty well, but it's a very rough cut. I know that it's not a finish mower and should expect a rougher cut. Are the new machines any better, no matter the brand brand?"

My answer was: "If everything is set up right, the factors that dictate the quality of cut could include blade tip speed, deck design, height settings, the crop you are cutting, and ground speed. Assuming the blades are correctly installed (it's possible to put them on backwards), the cutter's blade tip speed will be a big determining factor relating to how pretty a cut you're going to get.

Your RZ60 had a blade tip speed of 12,468 FPM, which is a bit slow. The SQ series, the next step up in Bush Hog's product line had a blade tip speed of 14,335 FPM, so if all things were equal, it would provide a little cleaner cut. Their multispindle cutters: https://bushhog.com/multi_spindle/210... can have blade tip speeds of up to 16,000 feet per minute, so they should cut the cleanest.

Here are 5 additional recommendations to get the best cut with a brush hog, regardless of brand or blade tip speed:

1) Make sure you're running at full tractor rated engine speed when cutting.

2) Try adjusting the rake of the cutter. The owner's manual recommends that under heavier cutting conditions, always tilt the cutter approximately 2 inches lower in the front than the rear. This tilt decreases horsepower requirements and increases potential ground speed. BUT...they add that when fine shredding is desired, you can adjust the cutter deck level or slightly lower in the rear. This will keep the foliage under cutter until thoroughly shredded. Note, though, more power is required for shredding.

3) If you're mowing above 5 inches height, try lowering to around 4". Most rotary cutters struggle to deliver a pretty cut about 5"

4) Some cutters offer high lift replacement blades that may improve cut quality. I'm not sure if they're available for the RZ.

5) Consider adding a finish mower to your fleet of machinery. Since most folks have gone to cutting with zero turns, there seems to be an abundance of used finish mowers on the market. You might find one that you could use for cutting grassy areas where you want it to look nice, then use the Razorback for cutting rougher areas."

Whether you're tackling dense vegetation or maintaining grassy areas, these five expert tips will elevate your brush hogging experience. Don't settle for a rough cut—maximize the potential of your equipment and achieve professional results every time. Watch now and take your brush hogging game to the next level!


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