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7 foot bad boy rotary cutter

7 foot bad boy rotary cutter

Implements & attachments35–45 hpJohn Deere 3039R

Overview

An owner testing whether a 7-foot Bad Boy rotary cutter, slightly oversized for the machine, is usable behind a John Deere 3039R. He walks through his jury-rigged hitch setup, makes a few real passes on uneven ground with stumps, and reports honest impressions: adequate power despite being under the 35-PTO-HP minimum. He also briefly compares the Bad Boy's durability against a 6-foot Frontier cutter he's owned for years. Best for owners weighing oversized cutter compatibility on a sub-40-HP compact tractor.

Posted by the Boggy Creek Outdoors channel, which appears to be an owner sharing informal field trials on their own property.

Spec overview

John Deere 3039R

PTO horsepower
31.1 hp
Loader lift capacity
2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
3-point lift capacity
2,530 lb at hitch ball
Hydraulic flow
4.6 gpm
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