ATV pull behind mower…

[HatfieldHog]

Hey there friends. I just bought a property that has about 7 acres of fields. I’d like to keep it mowed down so it looks like a park this summer. I have a newer ATV. Does anyone have experience with a pull behind field and brush mower?

I’d appreciate any info.

See ya.

[ProVle]

I get catalogs from DR equip. that has them. I looked online and they are $$$

[Transom]

A guy I hunted with had one. It did the job but it lacked power and bounced around more than a proper tractor mounted device.

[lakefolk]

how rough is the terrain you are talking about... and how "park like" are we talking?
i live minutes from 2 state parks and several Corp. parks and they all use zero turns..

[ProVle]

For a park type mow maybe the gang reel mowers like a golf course has.

[CatFan]

I have a 15ft mower and a tractor with air conditioning and I’d consider mowing 7 acres every week a pain. Doing it driving an ATV would be pretty uncomfortable. You should look at a tractor with a batwing finish mower.

[WVBullet]

I’d roll more towards a tractor/mower or even a zero turn depending on the lay of the land. A pull behind will work. I own all mentioned. If you lean towards a pull behind take a look at Swisher. I have a 44” cut with a 12hp Briggs. It has an electric start that mounts on the 4 wheeler. These are heavy duty. Built heavy and have very thick blades. Make sure you have an ATV with good power and/or cooling, because a pull behind will make a smaller ATV get hot.

[possume22]

I have a swisher 44''' with only two wheels and a 60'' with 4 wheels. They both mow well I really don't mow close just use them to keep a deer lease under control more like a bush hog. I do mow close a couple times right before deer season. If your wanting to keep it like a golf course I would buy a zero turn or a finish mower for a tractor. Zero turn would mow faster and better than you can pull a swisher.

[Tidewater Bass]

Like CatFan stated above you will get tired of the ATV quickly in the summer. I know its more $$$ but you really should consider a tractor. It also good for many other things like pulling a box blade to fix holes in the road or a post hole drill if your putting up fences. A tractor just gives you more options. Keep in mind a 60" commercial grade zero turn is going to cost you between 8-12 thousand depending upon manufacturer. Kubota was offering 0% interest some time ago not sure what they have going on now. Don't get a little tractor. Just like with boats you'll want/need more power. Look for at least 40 HP to pull a bigger finish mower or brush hog. Keep in mind that PTO HP not engine HP determines what size attachments you can use.

[mflora98ss]

I used to have a swisher 60” pull behind mower that I used behind a Honda Rubicon. One thing to think about is if your four wheeler has a CVT transmission then it’s gonna be hard on it because of the slower speeds that you’ll be going. The mower did do a very good job as long as you kept the blades sharp.

I’ve since sold it and now have a 60 horse Kubota with a cab and could never go back.

[Toddph]

I have a Swisher 44” that I use to mow places that are too tough for my zero turn and too small for the tractor, to get a good cut with the Swisher it is slow going, I would definitely recommend a tractor, it will be faster and more practical for 7 acres.

[rednecktech]

To go along with what others have said, my uncle has 80 acres and keeps the front 5 acres or so....what used to be a pasture.....mowed like a lawn. He too started with an ATV and pull behind mower but it took a long time to get it done. He now uses a zero turn or if it gets away from him, a 6ft finishing mower behind his Mahindra. Says both methods are better than the pull behind.

[keeferfish]

I had a 60" Swisher but the Zero turn is Way better and Way faster! Also way more expensive!

[okhawg]

Pull behinds, from my experience are slow and if you let the grass get away from you some, you will have to crawl to get a great cut. A good pull behind is a nice down payment on a tractor or ztr. You said this summer? If you have future plans that are different, I don't know that I wouldn't consider having someone cut it for you or baled, till you find the optimum tools for your land.

[OBT]

Dbl post ???

[OBT]

Hey there friends. I just bought a property that has about 7 acres of fields. I’d like to keep it mowed down so it looks like a park this summer. I have a newer ATV. Does anyone have experience with a pull behind field and brush mower?

I’d appreciate any info.

See ya.

Want a park? Go Nature and leave most of it as is. Mow paths through and around. Mow some open pockets were deer and turkey can come in to graze. Add a feeder or two. Put in a small pond or two. Add a couple of wood benches along the way. Plant wild flowers for bee's, butterfly's and hummingbirds. Put out Bluebird houses etc. Maybe a observation blind or two. Less work, cheaper and the only upkeep will be mowing the paths.

[Babe Winkleworm]

Older tractor of clist and a newer 6' bush hog. A couple hours of tractor therapy once a month...done.

[BP in ME]

Another vote against the pull-behind. My buddy tried that for his 2 AC lawn. He got tired of it and went back to a conventional mower. I'd guess Z-turn would be your most cost-effective route with the best looking result

[Transom]

After re-reading the original post and seeing we are talking 7 acres here there is not way I would consider one. A large mower or a small tractor is probably warranted.

Also, field and brush mower and keeping it mowed like a park is not going to happen.

[lakefolk]

After re-reading the original post and seeing we are talking 7 acres here there is not way I would consider one. A large mower or a small tractor is probably warranted.

Also, field and brush mower and keeping it mowed like a park is not going to happen.

not to mention the neck pain...
or the concussion from hitting the tree while your head is turned looking backwards...