Rotary cutters (bush hogs) are PTO-driven brush decks. Fit is hitch class, minimum PTO shaft horsepower, PTO RPM, rear lift and the cutter maker's upper HP limit, not the tractor's marketing engine rating.
Hitch, PTO, and lift requirements for Rotary cutter — curated models and a direct link to the Attachment Fit checker.
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Will this attachment fit your tractor? →Pick your tractor and the implement you're considering. We compare published hitch size, PTO power and speed, lift capacity and the maker's HP limits, so you can screen a purchase before you buy.
On sub-compacts, check rear lift first: it can fail even when engine HP looks close. A Limited Category I hitch on a cutter listed only for full Category I shows Partial: check the lower-link pin spacing and tower height in the tractor's operator's manual. If Fit says Partial, the row names the number we can't confirm, often the tractor's PTO HP or the cutter maker's upper HP limit. We never invent ratings.
Scan curated cutter classes below for hitch list, min PTO, and weight. Open the Attachment Fit checker with your tractor, or jump to a type Fit page for an example machine. Finish with serial-year OEM manuals.
OEM sheet — Land Pride recommends 18–40 tractor horsepower. Category I hitch, quick-hitch ready. The listed weight is with the shear-bolt driveline; this width has no rear guard.
OEM sheet — Land Pride recommends 20–60 tractor horsepower. Category I hitch, quick-hitch ready. Land Pride's pocket guide also lists Category I (Limited). The listed weight is with the shear-bolt driveline.
OEM sheet — Land Pride recommends 20–60 tractor horsepower and does not say whether that is PTO or engine horsepower. Hitch: Category I (quick-hitch ready). Land Pride's pocket guide also lists Category I (Limited).
OEM sheet — Land Pride recommends 25–60 tractor horsepower. Category I hitch, quick-hitch ready. The listed weight is with the shear-bolt driveline, laminated tire, and front and rear guards.
OEM sheet — OEM recommended tractor HP 20–60; hitch Category I & Category I limited, quick-hitch ready. Weight with front guard.
OEM sheet — OEM Tractor PTO HP range lower bound 15; weight without chain shielding. Standard-duty BrushBull single-spindle.
OEM sheet — OEM Tractor PTO HP range lower bound 30; weight without chain shielding. Medium-duty BrushBull.
OEM sheet — OEM Tractor PTO HP range lower bound 25; weight without chain shielding. Standard-duty BrushBull single-spindle.
OEM sheet — Woods recommends 30–120 tractor PTO horsepower. The listed weight is without chain shielding. Medium-duty BrushBull.
OEM sheet — OEM Tractor PTO HP range lower bound 30; weight without chain shielding. Standard-duty BrushBull single-spindle.
OEM sheet — OEM Tractor PTO HP range lower bound 40; weight without chain shielding. Medium-duty BrushBull.
OEM sheet — OEM Tractor PTO HP range lower bound 35; weight without chain shielding. Standard-duty BrushBull single-spindle.
OEM sheet — BH100 Series, 44-inch cut. Category 1 hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 15 PTO hp at 540 rpm. The listed weight is for the lift-hitch base unit.
OEM sheet — BH100 Series, 56-inch cut. Category 1 hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 20 PTO hp at 540 rpm.
OEM sheet — BH100 Series, 68-inch cut. Category 1 hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 25 PTO hp at 540 rpm.
OEM sheet — Category 1 hitch. Bush Hog offers optional bushings for Category 2; our fit check uses Category 1.
OEM sheet — BH200-2 Series, 72-inch cut. Category 1 standard and quick hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 30 PTO hp at 540 rpm.
OEM sheet — BH200-2 Series, 84-inch cut. Category 1 or 2 standard and quick hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 50 PTO hp at 540 rpm.
OEM sheet — BH300-2 Series, 60-inch cut. Category 1 or 2 standard and quick hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 35 PTO hp at 540 rpm.
OEM sheet — BH300-2 Series, 72-inch cut. Category 1 or 2 standard and quick hitch. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 45 PTO hp at 540 rpm.
OEM sheet — BH300-2 Series, 84-inch cut. Bush Hog lists Category 2 or 3. We check fit against Category II. Bush Hog lists a minimum of 55 PTO hp at 540 rpm. The maker's sheet doesn't list a maximum tractor horsepower for this model.
Class estimate — Typical light-duty 4′ cutter class — confirm the OEM sheet for your serial year before buying.
Class estimate — 5′ cutters usually need compact-class PTO and hitch headroom.
Class estimate — 6′ cutters usually need mid-compact PTO and lift — rarely sub-compact safe.