brush cutter for nh l170

[nate75]

im looking at getting a new Holland l170 skid steer and wondering if it will be a big enough machine to run a 60in brush hog

 

[KSSS]

Generally speaking it should not be an issue. Just to be sure, you will want to compare the GPM requirement of the attachment with the aux. output of the SSL.

 

[DIYDAVE]

52 HP should do a 6' bush hog type mower. I run a 4' one on my ASV RC30. You do need to match up the pressure and flow of the attachment, to the output of the skid steer...

 

[nate75]

Thanks for the replies. The gpm of flow are close to the high end of the requirement for the brush cutter I'm looking at. I just wasn't sure how the weight of the brush hog would affect the machine

 

[KSSS]

The NH should be around a 1700 pound capacity. A 60" brush cutter isn't going to be but half that. Typically the loads are kept low when brush cutting anyway so even if you were close to max ROC, I wouldn't sweat that, but you would be fine with that machine and a typical brush hog. If it was a commercial mulching type rotary that would different.

 

[Norwegian Steam]

Attachments with moving parts aren’t dictated by machine HP so much as machine size and GPM of the hydraulic system.
You can buy a brand new 100K Cadillac skid/CTL but if it’s got standard hydraulics and not enhanced high flow or high flow you’ll have a hard time running Forestry Mulchers, grinders, large augers or brush cutters that require high flow.

 

[RTSmith]

I have an old Cat 242A with standard flow. It hydraulically handles a CID 72" HD with push bar on it. But weight wise, this 2,000 ROC machine likes to stand on the front 2 wheels pretty easy. While the cutter is well within the ROC, it is a lot farther out there than a bucket. I often use my OTT steel tracks (which weigh about 500#) when I use the cutter. They help hold it down.

If I could, I'd trade for a 60" myself. Think that'd help a lot.

 

[nate75]

I have an old Cat 242A with standard flow. It hydraulically handles a CID 72" HD with push bar on it. But weight wise, this 2,000 ROC machine likes to stand on the front 2 wheels pretty easy. While the cutter is well within the ROC, it is a lot farther out there than a bucket. I often use my OTT steel tracks (which weigh about 500#) when I use the cutter. They help hold it down.

If I could, I'd trade for a 60" myself. Think that'd help a lot.

that's kinda what I was curious about. I know the 60" mower will be a little lighter than a 72". I may just have to add some rear weights if it wants to lift the ass up