Satoh Newbie

[gottractor?]

HI can satoh 650g run a bushhog and maybe a small baler do they have 3point down pressure anyone?



Thanks

[jas11964]

That's about a 25hp tractor. I don't know how much hp you need to run a baler but they are often coupled with a 5 foot brush hog. To my knowledge, no Satohs had down pressure on the hydraulics. I know mine doesn't but I have the smallest model Beaver. Love the 650G. To me, it's a perfect size tractor.

[cal99929]

Hi Guys

I am new to the site and just purchased a farm for our 'retirement'. :lalala:

It only takes 15hp for a small rectangular baler. However, the PTO hp may need to be higher. I am a bit leary of this tractor's ability to pull the baler and NOT bang us and it up. I think we need more like 35-45 hp to do a proper job of baling or at least if we are going to bale a large amount.

Now, that said, I was hoping to get by with a compact tractor. Along the lines of 25-35 hp. The farm I just purchased is only 12 acres. My wife and I will be using about 5-6 acres for a CSA upick farm. The remaining 5 or so will be used for some hay. I am hoping I can take a bit of bumping/banging for this small amount, but more importantly, the tractor can take it without too much wear and tear.

Ideas? :fing20:

Clyde Lee

Palmer, Alaska

[ribertgropius]

I am a newbie so forgive my ignorance but...

Can someone explain to me the difference between a bush hog and a belly mower (other than location)? The property came with a Satoh 650g which appears to run pretty well, with a woods belly mower, but there are some paths that are now overgrown with brush that I would like to clear, and my suspicion is that the right tool is a bush hog...

[LENS12]

Belly mower is for mowing lawn. It has more than one blade, so tip speed is not as high. You need a bush hog.