Testing The Cheapest Heavy Duty Tractor Mower On The Market

[@falllineridge]

Test starts at 12:27.

[@silasmarner7586]

That drone footage was fantastic!

[@mehulbharwad6734]

Kit s8

[@FightingIbisFarms]

Great video on this mower. I picked up their 6' land plane with my new tractor and understand what you mean by the fit and finish, but man that thing is stout. I am in the market for a 6' bush hog now and will give them a look!

[@bwillan]

The aerial footage of cutting that overgrown field was quite impressive.

[@falllineridge]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mhalley5]

agree, Very satisfying

[@robwilde855]

Yes, it was, the hovering camera held very steadily. It did occur to me, though, as a former farm labourer, that that machine was designed to go round a field clockwise, if working from the outside in. Because the cut grass is then left on the outside and doesn't interfere with the next pass. All the old reciprocating mowers that I remember using [in the UK] were used that way, too. Anyway, thanks very much for the video.

[@eastrockaway11518]

I was about to to say the same.... great job

[@DarkVoidIII]

@@robwilde855 That being said, that mower seemed to do an excellent job of keeping up with it all.

[@fddon4166]

18:18 that might be the coolest shot i've seen in any video of that sort, good job

[@ahmedabudalhom]

👍👍

[@BarlowBrigade]

FLR....not a better thing to see....than a man on his tractor with a smile on his face...and you seem to love your tractor...much thought and research goes in to everything you do...you MAKE my Sunday's morning......

[@falllineridge]

Awesome, Jim! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@nicktozie6685]

Omg,I can smell the paint an new metal,lovely

[@teutatezify]

The production quality and videography of your videos is really impressive.

[@falllineridge]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying them!

[@jefffrancis6824]

Ive had my JBar brush hog about 12 years,still very happy with it.

[@craigsudman4556]

I made the mistake, once, of going into a stereo shop and asking for the shop keepers cheapest speakers. He didn't pause a second and replied, "We don't have any cheap speakers here!" I then realized my mistake and have used it ever since: What is you lowest cost speaker? That brush hog looks like a fine machine, something that when it wears out, you'll be able to fix it with little problem. Great video, Wes thumbs up.

[@falllineridge]

Ha! It's all in the wording.

[@B-in-Norva]

Cheap, it isn't. Inexpensive and impressive, yes. Great video review!

[@falllineridge]

Good way to put it, Brian.

[@Andy-in5yn]

Once again great camera work there mate, new toys gotta love em.Keep up the great videos......

[@paultraue8185]

If you get into mowing something that you want to look a little better, you need to make sure the mower is cutting level with the ground. You can level it side to side on some level concrete or packed dirt, but level the blades, not the mower frame/sides (they can somehow get bent.) In leveling front to back you need to have the front cut a little (an inch or so) lower, so that you are not recutting on the rear and using more fuel. Consider that the small rear wheel on the mower probably will sink into loose dirt deeper than the large rear tractor wheels, if you level it fore and aft on concrete or packed dirt. Enjoy your new 'toy' and be safe around it. The end of the blades are traveling at around 100 mph, so you do not want to be in the way if one hits a 'line drive'. Also keep spectators away, since they are more in the range of fire. The tractor driver is up higher and has the PTO shaft, 3 point links, and other metal to 'shield' him. I have been hit on my heel by one third of a brick, but good work shoes limited it to a good 'sting'.

[@usapatriot4513]

Looks like a good tool for the money and your video coverage was fantastic that aerial footage using your drone put the icing on the cake! Thanks again for sharing your videos and God Bless

[@falllineridge]

Thanks! Always appreciate your comments.

[@usapatriot4513]

Fall Line Ridge Your welcome I and many others enjoy your videos thank you for sharing your videos with us all

[@Festoos]

Hey there! little tip ive learned with my 86HP workmaster is when engaging the pto go slow, will easy the jolt when it engages and take some of that jolt force off of the bearings

[@sunjaybedi4389]

I use the same approach, start slow and raise the rpm up.

[@luvbigiron]

Great video! That drone shot was amazing. Excellent analysis of the quality aspects of the brush cutter. You've done your homework on what has value and what is just aesthetics.

[@bryanmeza9974]

Love the birds eye view!

[@DLTJR1959]

Not cheap. Great value. My father sold Bush Hogs from 59-87. Those old 305's and 306's had 90 HP gearbox's with 1/4" plate steel for the side bands and 7 ga tops. The 5 footer was over 800# and the 6 footer was over 1000#. Very heavy duty rated at 3" cutting capacity. Your JBar is a great value that will do anything that you need to do at an affordable price. I have a 10 foot Titan that is built at an attractive price also. It does anything that I need done. Like your Kubota also. Great utility tractor. Thanks for the video. I appreciate it.

[@gerryspang5917]

Looks like a grade 3 bolt. I used grade 8 on my snow blower but I would tighten it up. When it sheared it was a clean break. When using a mild steel bolt if it isn’t tight it has a tendency to bend, that’s why I keep the sheer bolt tight. The slip clutch it a great feature.good looking machine my friend, should give you many years of service, especially the way you look after things. I m sure if you look at the other mowers you would be able to find flaws in them, good example is tilt trailers, made in the USA but after a couple of years they rust and look like it was made anywhere but in the USA.

[@SanMan2k5]

I don't even have a lawn to mow and I just watch a 21 minute video about it LOL

[@falllineridge]

You didn't even have to break a sweat!

[@Jayf1981]

Congrats on the 200k + subs and nice work with the aerial time-lapse clip.

[@falllineridge]

Thanks, Gerald! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Crayburn387]

Man I'm glad you made this video, After shopping for a bush hog most of the summer I found the J-Bar's. I couldn't find any reviews or anything on them, but for my needs and the money I decided that's what I was going with. My local dealer (South Ms.) was sold out and hasn't got anymore in yet. but when he does I will be getting one. THANKS

[@falllineridge]

I called my dealer and put a deposit down, it still took them a month to get it. They're either really popular or the factory is too small! I used it a lot today, and it took some good knocks. Can't even tell it. This is the Premier model, by the way, they make lighter duty ones as well.

[@Crayburn387]

@@falllineridge Yessir, my dealer told me a could put a deposit down also and have it ordered whatever color i wanted or just wait and see what he got in. while researching on YT i found a video of J-Bar factory, it is a Very small shop. but hey, long as the strive for Quality over Quantity its not a bad thing to be a small business

[@jasoncooperpcola]

I have a 4' HD JBar and have been very impressed with it.

[@russellliupakka6996]

Great drone shot! I always have my loader on when brush hogging. Keep the loader about 4 inches off the ground to push down the brush first and if there is a hidden stump or rock, the loader will find it before the brush hog does. Thanks from Esko, Minnesota. Russ

[@jweaver7170]

Also for the ant hills here in NE Texas. Learned that early I have one shear pin for proof.

[@What-cv8gy]

i was wondering why the loader was removed. I, also, keep my loader on when clipping brush.

[@gageclement2440]

Very smart, Definitely will be trying this now! Gage

[@richardallison8745]

I have bought a J-Bar rotary cutter, 4 ft and have been using it in different kind of brush. I am pleasantly surprised on the quality for the money. I have been using equipment like this for almost 50 years and I would recommend this product. I seen a post where someone was doubting the gearbox and I say if the gearbox is maintained and not misused, it will give years of service. In my experience, I have seen top of the line quality equipment fail after a short time over misuse and maintenance. I would guess this cutter might last longer than me if it is used properly. I run a Yanmar 1600 and it runs the cutter well.

[@williampockoski5029]

Great video, liked the explanation on the unit plus cutting various growth. Thank you very much.

[@tacratt6091]

I’ve got a J-Bar, it does great. Runs really quiet, gets the job done!

[@jGoodloejr]

Wife hasn’t seen you in 2 days but she knows you have a new toy ! Good job ,enjoy! Lol

[@leedawson8301]

In the thicker grass you'll notice your clippings are not dispersing, top arm adjustment tighten up, and drop the wheel another notch giving the back of the mower about an inch more height than the front. Thanks for the video! When I start shopping for another mower they'll be the first I look at.

[@danielmastin3606]

Well done 👍, the mower is very nice. Cool footage I love mowing field's.

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

That mower work good. Drone footage was awesome 👍👍👍

[@falllineridge]

Thanks!

[@jimmowers7675]

Good morning. Nice mower, have fun using it. Have a great day and week. God Bless.

[@ArizVern]

Love your L4701, just bought a 2017 Rental L4701 with 119 hours.

[@donaldhuffstutler1395]

I'm in North East Alabama & Jbar is decent for the $. Thanks BROTHER

[@skiroy56]

My theory is, if the tractor will push it over, the cutter better cut it up!!!

[@dillinger8534]

I have a 6' 80's model Modern mower and a 1965 MF 35 Diesel Deluxe if I can ride it down mower will cut it. 3" is no problem for it, when saplings are bent over and wood is under tension one blade hit will take it down with no added stress on mower. I know you don't want to scratch orange paint on your tractor

[@johnwadsworth7086]

good buy you can also buy a welder and reinforce the weak spots

[@rickkatz4692]

I think you got some really good shots in this vidio. Thumbs up!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I love all the camera angles!

[@falllineridge]

Thanks, David! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

I was the one that told you that I have about three of those tractors. In a few videos back. Remember me saying when you start mowing with those r4 tires in the grass that it does cut the grass that was pushed down by those big wide tires. then you have to go back two days later and mow where the grass stands back up 😀. You can also tell where they ccut cost.One side of the mower says J-bar the other just says Bar 🤣🤣🤣

[@falllineridge]

Ha! I'll have to check my tracks in a few days. So, J Bar uses decals instead of paint, so that letter just fell off!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Fall Line Ridge ha ha love it. Keep it up amigo.

[@ColonialGardens99]

18:20 to 18:50... one of your greatest sequences!

[@falllineridge]

Thanks!

[@dflur]

Nice mower. It appears to be well braced. You may want to loosen the centerlink. I like for mine to float a little when cutting. It will go over uneven surfaces a little better and will bounce a little when you hit something big.

[@christopherbingel5437]

I got a Deere close to your tractor size, never used the PTO yet. Thank you for sharing cost and limitations.

[@falllineridge]

This was the first time I've used my PTO. Very pleased with it.

[@christopherbingel5437]

Fall Line Ridge I watch everything you do in jealousy. Keep up the good work and be safe.

[@billmorris2613]

I liked the aerial view. I need to get me a drone.

[@PorkChop1956]

Real nice review and well shot and edited. I think you may have sold me on my next mower.

[@HomeWithTheBuffingtons]

I loved the drone footage of the cut.

[@stumpbumpers]

I bought a little one out of a field from a guy for $100. I bought it, with the intention of tearing it up in some thick brush and saplings. The rear wheel was shot, so I took it off and ran it without one. I put new oil in it and a new pto shaft. 7 years later, I have cleared acres with it and still mow grass around the farm, with the same blades. I bought a new set, but never needed them.

[@piercem56]

Cool vid you put in work!

[@jamesyman007]

Very Nice and honest review. Thanks.

[@southronjr1570]

Iirc, if a bolt is unmarked in the US it is supposed to be a grade 3 bolt, anything weaker has to be special order if your using it as a mechanical version of a fusible link. I have borrowed 2 Jbar mowers in the past and have always had good service and have been impressed with them.

[@MauriceChartrand]

Bolt grading is usually, whatever mark you find on the bolt head, like in yours has 3 marks, is usually graded +2 in hardness = 5 in your case. So, on your bolt has 3 marks, so +2 = Graded bolt = 5 . I believe they all follow the same grading system ?

[@MIRUSTICS]

that field would be gettin sprayed with Trimec as soon as it was cleared to keep them weeds from coming back up. could be a nice little hay field by the quality of vegetation growth there.

[@yackfzay6224]

The price is in your budget and the equipment does its job's. It's better then nothing. Peace of minds, keeping the brush under control.

[@charlessessions7293]

Nice machine and cutter !! Nice aerial shot while cutting !! :)

[@falllineridge]

Thanks, Charles!

[@plutothor5592]

Those three point arms always need a little foot persuasion when getting them on the pins.

[@donaldnicholson7316]

Hit the stumps with a mixture of 4 oz of glyphosate and 1 oz of imazapyr per gallon of water, they generally won't come back. Good for most tree species, works on still standing trees/brush. Early to mid fall while leaves still on the trees is a good time to apply.

[@earlsmithson4749]

Great job Wes.

[@hardwoodharry6364]

Absolutely brilliant machine must look into buying one

[@eaglevfp]

Enjoyed video, man you are brave with that camera but results in great footage!

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great vlog thank you for sharing I have been looking for a New Bush hog and I will look at these 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💯

[@aporter701]

You keep playing with that thing you'll have the cleanest place around. Making fertilizer!👌😁

[@russbowman6801]

Get a helper with roundup mixed with oil emulsion mixed in water. Spray chinaberry and privet as soon as it is cut down or it will scab over. Do it in the winter with leaves off so sap will not flush out killer. Most will not come up again except for larger base stumps, they will root up on sides in the spring. Spray before 3 feet high and you will get it except for new seeds coming in from near by. Get goats as alternative, they love young sprouts. Good luck!

[@CCRider5312]

Nice Bush Hog! 👍😁👍❤️✝️

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

I think the square tube that the tail wheel attaches to is upside down. There should not be a 2 inch+ gap between the wheel fork and that tube when the tail wheel is off the ground. There is a height difference in the “ bushing” on the top and bottom sides. I think the short bushing should be on the bottom. That large gap may put too much stress on the fork spindle when going over very rough ground.

[@AD4MRick]

It looks like it will be a good rotary cutter for you. I need a new one bad. My Howse is over 20 years old, and needs re-skinning or replacing one or the other. I did not know what the name for Privet was. My wife and I just called it wild hedge. See, another day and I learned something new. Thanks

[@falllineridge]

Privet is nasty invasive stuff, bees really like it in February though.

[@jdub229r]

I’ve got two Howse bush hogs (4’ & 6’), both of the have been extensively plated. Looked at the JBar 4’ to replace my smaller unit, I don’t really cut enough to justify buying a new one. Might spring for a FH medium day flail cutter.

[@raulcontreras3843]

I'm ordering 1 as soon as I get done here Thanks

[@GerraldFarms]

Nice looking mower. You might want to adjust the springs on slip clutch. Your 45 hp tractor will not slip that 75 hp clutch. With that clutch factory set on your 45 hp tractor is just like not having a clutch or sheer bolt. Just hate to see you break the pto out put shaft

[@jamescox9483]

Service mowers if can find one. We had a 6ft. The ih 856 (100hp) could barely pick it up with a loader but chopped 5in trees on the back of JD 1050 (35hp) bad Mama's But they are old-school

[@MrBIGNAWD]

THIS BUSH HOG DOES NOT HAVE A STUMP JUMPER PAN ?? THAT WILL HELP ALOT...

[@jerrylittle8922]

Looks well built in the video. You'll see a difference with the slip clutch. I used a TSC mower for years. Not well made. Purchased BushHog last Sept. 5ft medium duty. Its just a pleasure to use after mowing with County Line mower. Enjoy your new mower be safe.👍

[@komitadjie]

Just a dumb question, but why not cut off the old mounting plate, and weld in a heavier one? I mean, it's going to just move the weakpoint to the next spot, but it seems workable unless I'm missing something.

[@ghostpatriot2370]

Might I suggest cutting the large fields with a Zamboni patter so you can make the same size turns throughout the cut. You cut one outside and then cut up through middle slowly working your way over

[@brettadams417]

Another cost cutter is the lack of any debris stops at the front or back…sometimes is chain sometimes other materials this had nothing. These stops will also reduce your wind lift less efficient…thus can be noticed by how it makes windrows of grass. More efficient lift wind tunnel effect will keep the material in longer. Of course most brush hogs leave clumps and messy finish anyways so not to much lost

[@rodolfoplasencia4953]

Great video as always. Min. 7:02. You can lay it to rest but, in my life I learned to always, if possible have of everything you use or need two or more. If you can, think about it, that mower, the broken weaker one was with you for a good amount of years and took care of your lawn. Now, what would it happen if, the new one breaks? You will immediately need to stop what you were doing, mowing your lawn, and either fix it soon or later but, what if, you intelligently fix the old faithful one, if is something durable which I hope, take your time, give it a fix and have it ready. Something happened with the new machine or a neighbor needs it loaned? If you loan tools which I don't, I prefer to go do the job and loan a neighbor the job or charge him less than to my far away clients, then, if you loan a lawn mower then loan the cheapest one, not the most expensive one. And you that way keep two weapons to take care of businesses.

[@stanleysmith4726]

Put the heavy duty Lucus in your gear box. The reason I say this is in Florida on 100 day ran mine all day no oil in gear box. Forgot to check but the Lucus saved me.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Great video I live in Columbus ga are you from ga?

[@radioace318la]

Looks a great deal like the LandPride that came with my nephew's tractor.

[@homeplaceadventures]

Just curious how this bush hog held up for you over the years? I’m about to buy one so I’m curious how it performed long term. Thanks!

[@DarkVoidIII]

Watch the blades, as they wear down. It will be noticeably harder for it to cut the rubbishy stuff once the wear and tear starts putting nicks and dents in the blade. I rode on a ride-on called a Cox Stockman several years ago, cutting residential grass. it was a pretty good mower, for residential mowing needs. It would just go over small sticks and branches, that's how I know about the nicks and dents thing, even that mower's blades eventually showed signs of wear and tear with the nicks and dents appearing on it.

[@aryehkasinetz5780]

what you need next is a stump bucket attachment for your tractor so you could have fun removing all the tree stumps that get in your way. GP outdoors has a video about the one he got and way.

[@sunjaybedi4389]

On your comment about the drive shaft cover, it looks like more of the clutch needs to be covered so you don’t see it spinning, one end of the shaft cover looks bigger than the other…could they be reversed? My drive cover over the clutch end is bigger than the cover over the tractor end. …just wondering..maybe others noticed that too

[@johnevans6053]

You may want to consider removing your draw bar. It looks like it could possibly hit the PTO shaft on un-even ground.

[@Big88Country]

Normally when a bolt head doesn't have any slash markings, it's a grade 1 or grade 2 bolt, low shear strength. I like the hog, I'm looking for one right now but haven't seen that brand around here in eastern NC. After 3 years, is it still holding up good?

[@1herbert100]

Hey Buddy, Am I right about those blades being on pivot pins that allow them to move separately? If so I think you may have a problem once the pins start to wear. Well I know one thing life has taught me and that's throwing big money at a problem doesn't always mean it will work out okay. Machines can be like women, a nice dress and hairdo doesn't mean shes well built on the inside. Keep an eye on those blades and pins, but I'm with you she looks good to me. God Bless.

[@falllineridge]

Yes, that's how the blades are mounted. I think that's pretty much the standard though. Most all brush cutters are set up like that.

[@DarkVoidIII]

@@falllineridge I think it's done so as to minimize kickback to the actual drive mechanism itself. If the blade can bounce off of something stiff, it will allow it some flexibility. At least that's my theory on it.

[@stampede3]

All Brush hog blades are mounted this way. I have some units that are very old and are still on original blades and (pins) mounting bolts. Unless a unit is just cheap made that shouldn't be an issue.

[@justintime2277]

Thank you for sharing your review my friend...

[@hadritoys]

Wao amazing machine sir

[@heathworsley8347]

Fair warning this may be a long-winded comment , my apologies. I was going to suggest that you check everything over before you use it because the last cheapest brush hog video I watched the man's blades came off during use! But your machine looks in every way to be far superior to his. As a welder, I think you have found a well-put-together piece of equipment. and the Drone footage put a very large smile on my face because it reminded me of those little electric race car tracks that I had as a child!

[@falllineridge]

Was is the Diesel Creek one? I watched it last night, yikes!

[@heathworsley8347]

Yes, I think that's the one.

[@colinmatthews7831]

I still think the GASON VHD series are the toughest available. And made in Australia.

[@blaws6684]

Gotta ask...why did you hang all the weight of that beast on one point at the gear box ? Could have hung your strap on the a-frame and tail wheel mount

[@wrrncoker1]

Live about 8 miles away from Jbar.

[@douglasvandyke7666]

Thanks, , very nice. Do you modify anything under the tractor to protect any components from damage from the fairly thick material being cut?

[@darrellpatton4008]

Perhaps the gearbox mount on the old mower broke because the bolt didn't shear like it was intended to. Wrong type of bolt installed?

[@tbrewen5518]

Does it have stump jumper on it? It looks like it at the end of the video. Great aerial footage.

[@smalltownMainer]

some of them dont come with oil. i got mine used (different brand) but they said wasnt used much but because it was used it assumed it had oil, when i decided to check it was empty or damn near it, but its full now.

[@justkeepingitreal7768]

That thing cuts better than my Woods BB720 ever has!

[@falllineridge]

That's pretty amazing, I bet your Woods will last longer though!

[@justkeepingitreal7768]

I don't know. The gear box is making a petty bad droning noise right now and it's only got about 50 hours of pasture mowing on it. It wind rows the clippings so bad that I can literally bale it without raking it. I still can't figure out why it won't cut a strip about 12" wide on the right side. I just put $180 worth of new blades on it and it made no difference. It's probably headed to the scrap pile after this season ends.

[@falllineridge]

@@justkeepingitreal7768 That's crazy, those things are pricey.

[@bullrambler]

@@justkeepingitreal7768 It's possible that your gear box shaft is bent. The only way to check it is at a machine shop where they have devices to measure the trueness of the shaft. It doesn't need much of a bend to create problems.

[@darrengarlough5121]

Looks like good wildlife habitat

[@jdub229r]

Headed out Saturday morning to pickup my JBar 5’ premium 75hp slip clutch orange cutter at Iveys equipment in Buffalo SC. Appreciate your review, helped me select the most bang for the buck. Looked at Landpride 1860, BrushBull 60 & a couple others. Can’t beat the JBar for $1400!

[@joeyrector1015]

That bush hog may have came from Trion Ga. There's a j bar about 5 minutes from me. Not unless there's another j bar somewhere else

[@swh797]

Add a sprayer of some type to your equipment inventory and you will find out just how much less time you will spend bush hogging. It will also cut cost considerably over time.

[@BamaBassCatcher99]

How well has this held up?

[@tedhicks5431]

Love the tractor. I have a 30yr old 6ft hardee tiger cuts fine now the old 1980 510 long runs great but it has issues.

[@stevehudson4151]

I own this mower. Go ahead and buy you a proper rear tire fork because one day you will be mowing and come back around and see something on the ground and it will be your whole tale wheel assembly and that homemade fork that broke because it is just not up to the task. I also see they fixed my larges gripe to them to date. My JBAR does not have a hole in the top to access the blade bolts. What a pain to remove and install the blades. I sent them multiple emails on this. You are correct heavy built but they need to improve their fit and finish regarding welding and step it up a notch.