Will this Bush Master 42" Mower fit the Kubota KX040 Mini?

We bring home a implement to use on the front of our KX040 mini excavator: A used Bushmaster 42" Rotary Cutter. Watch along with us as we find all the usual issues with used equipment!
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[@jimmyhorton1504]

Can't wait to see you get the mower sorted out and in action!

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Me neither! Hopefully soon! Thanks for checking it out in the meantime!

[@AliMackMechanical]

I seen you a few times over on Hanks thought I'd come over and take a look. Used equipment is great you just never know what your going to get I have bought many thing's with my brother he has a small farm on the west coast of Scotland. We once bought an Ex60 Hitachi for £3000 did all his ditching with then sold it it £4000 it went for export. Great stuff 👌👍

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Thanks for checking me out! That's a great deal! You can't beat getting your job done AND making money at the same time.

[@BBLandServices]

Man that’s my dream set up. Kx40 cab and dual hydraulics.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Yes sir, apparently it is everyone's, since it was so hard to find. I hope it'll do well. Thanks for checking us out!

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Wonderful tutorial on the auxiliary settings. I often thought about those settings. New subscriber here! Heck yeah, I would like to the Bushmaster in action, repainted, etc.

[@terrymangum7635]

Enjoyed this video Brandell. I am still jealous of your new excavator. Lol. The mower is a nice addition.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Thanks Terry! I put it to use the other day, and it works pretty well.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Great video!

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Thanks for checking it out! I always appreciate when you take time out of your day!

[@barrypessolano1468]

I have the 42 inch cutter and it runs in both directions depending on which way you want the debris to go. I use it on a John Deere 35D. Some of the best money I ever spent does an excellent job

[@shawnbice7240]

Hey great video yes very much interested in learning

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Thanks for checking us out. Looking forward to doing more videos on the KX/BushMaster!

[@dannydrake7348]

Nice piece of equipment, man you can clean up some property now

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Yeah, looking forward to getting to use it, for sure. Thanks for checking in.

[@juanantonio674]

Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Gracias por ver. Muy apreciado!

[@juanantonio674]

@@BigOrangeTractors thank you for sharing the information I have 80 hectares to clean to a I have nothing to a my best regards

[@groundupexcavation]

Them blades aren’t bidirectional? Ive seen some bush hog blades that had a cutting edge on both sides. I thought I saw that on those blades.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

They are. I was just trying to match flow/direction from previous use, and I had previously set up the machine to only have flow in one direction. The hoses are coming off to be swapped for shorter ones anyway, so just trying to get everything matched up to work together.

[@BBLandServices]

Old fire hose makes good hose protection

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Good to know, I'll look into it. I bought 10' of the hose wrap for $27, so I didn't think that was too bad!

[@jasonkeel8621]

Or an old piece of 2” rag hose

[@mabelscreekvineyard1737]

Thank you so much! I am getting this exact cutter tomorrow for my kx040-4 that I just got a few weeks ago. Ordered both back in June, getting the cutter used was a nice find, as I've had to wait almost 6 months on my new one (a month longer then it took to get the excavator!). The manual is super confusing as to what to do to set it up. Was the #2 aux setting already pre-programed for you, or did you have to set that up somehow? Also surprised you were able to still use the thumb, the guy that delivered my excavator (i'm a total newb) said I would need to turn the diverter valve on the boom to use the cutter. Also curious if you had to change the flow to 1-way as another commenter mentioned below. I'll ask the dealership all this tomorrow too of course but i really appreciate you sharing your hands-on experience.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Yeah, I was pretty lucky to find the used cutter. My machine is the SP2 version, so I've got two sets of hydraulics. My thumb is plumbed straight, and then I have a set of QDs for the mower (or other attachment). I specifically wanted this package to run the mower with, and it was hard to find. The setup is pretty easy, once you go through it a few times. I found it just easier to click through the menu than to try to follow the book. I have the one way flow valve opened up, but I'm not sure if I have to run it that way or not. The mower is bidirectional, so I honestly don't know how those two things interact. You'll love your machine, I think. I know I really like mine.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

I just called a couple Kubota dealers as a follow-up based on your comment. Both said that I shouldn't need to run with the one way flow valve open, because the mower is bi-directional. Implements that would need to use the one way flow valve are things like a hammer (of course), but also tools like plate compactors or rock grinders, too.

[@mabelscreekvineyard1737]

@@BigOrangeTractors thanks. And for the record on my machine i do have to turn the diverter to use the cutter. Aux setting 3 that was pre-programmed (jackhammer icon) ran the cutter great. Maybe one day i'll fool around and figure out how to spin it in the other direction and use the cutter icon :) The thing is a blast to use. Was shredding 2" trees no problem, 3" with some extra attention.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

@@mabelscreekvineyard1737 awesome. To run it in the other direction, just change the settings from one side to the other. I have two cutter settings set up in mine, #2 and #3. One for each direction of rotation. I think it will come in handy when working near roads or buildings, etc.

[@jeffguimond9442]

Don’t forget to flip your diverter valve at the hydraulic tank to one way to reduce back pressure on your return line to the hydraulic reservoir.

[@BigOrangeTractors]

You know, I was just thinking about this yesterday. I was told it was just for running a hammer, but it makes sense for the mower, too. Thanks for the reminder/prompt. I'll do it as soon as I put it back on the machine!

[@justanbaker8937]

I put on a constant flow valve. Do you think I still need to switch ( I have a John Deere 35g but it has the same switch

[@BigOrangeTractors]

@@justanbaker8937 after this question was asked a couple times, I called two different Kubota dealers. Their responses were that as long as the implement you're using is a two way implement (in the case of my mower it can be ran in both directions; another two way implement would be a post hole digger), you don't need to switch the one way valve to direct dump. But if it's an implement that is only designed to be ran one way (breaker/hammer, plate compactor, asphalt milling head, mulcher) then you would open the one way valve to allow the oil to dump directly to the tank.

[@justanbaker8937]

@@BigOrangeTractors great response thanks. I have the exact same mower. It's awesome. I charge $120 an hour and have months of work lined up. I absolutely love it on my John Deere 35g mini

[@BigOrangeTractors]

@@justanbaker8937 good to know! I'm just getting started and done a few jobs with it, but I really like it so far. I think it'll work really well for selective mowing and clearing, too.

[@jonathanhudson9189]

I think that mower needs a case drain looks like a spot on the motor pump needs to be run to the hydraulic tank on the machine never understand why these machines do come factory with a case drain pre plumbed

[@BigOrangeTractors]

I was curious, too. I talked with the Kubota dealer, and also Bushmaster. Both said it would be necessary because it is bi-directional and it doesn't pull enough flow. I did open the one way flow control valve just because, but I was told that it was unnecessary, also. It would be nice if they did come from the factory with a case drain plumbed just in case.

[@jonathanhudson9189]

@@BigOrangeTractors go to know looking for one fo Deere 50g thanks

[@BigOrangeTractors]

@@jonathanhudson9189 yessir. For what it's worth, I was also looking at Rut and VMC mowers also, and I got the same response from them in regards to case drain.

[@jonathanhudson9189]

@@BigOrangeTractors thanks for information I will subscribe

[@BigOrangeTractors]

@@jonathanhudson9189 I appreciate it! Good luck with your machine. Side note, how do you like the Deere? We were maybe looking at CTLs, and the 333 came up in conversation. Just curious how good the Deere construction is.

[@RedRiverProductions]

Brother I wouldn't leave the machine running while messing with the mower and also please don't stand by that thing whiles it's running.

[@techtraveler4421]

I thought the exact same thing. How unsafe to stand in front of a piece of used spinning steel. And the diverter valve, without turning to one way, you're going to blow up the hydraulic system. Things to know...

[@hhazelhoff1363]

Be nice to actually see the damm thing cutting something

[@BigOrangeTractors]

Not sure what else you're looking for?