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Bush Hog 278 User Manual

Bush hog, Tough, 278 series rotary cutters

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Bush Hog

®

TOUGH

278 Series Rotary Cutters

BUSH HOG

®

TOUGH FeaTUReS

TOUGH 9 Gauge Deck
TOUGH 9 Gauge Sidebands
TOUGH Rigid Strongback
TOUGH Standard Dual Wheel
TOUGH Round Bladeholders
TOUGH Powder Coat Paint

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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MODel

278

Cutting Width

8 ft

Cutting Capacity

Up to 2 inch Diameter

Offset

78

1/2

inches

Dimensions (width x length)

8 ft 5 inches x 7 ft 3 inches

Transport Width

101 inches

Type Hitch

3 Point Category II, Category II Quick Hitch or Pull

Cutting Height

2

1/2

to 10 inches (Lift), 2

1/2

to 12 inches (Pull)

Deck Thickness

9 gauge

Sidebands

9 gauge x 7

3/8

inches

Minimum Tractor HP

40 PTO (Pull), 55 PTO (Lift)

Driveline

ASAE Category 4

Cross Shaft

Rubber element

Gearbox HP

Main - 70, Outboard - 50

Tractor PTO Speed

540 RPM

Driveline Protection

Slip clutch, 4 Plate PTO Slip Clutch Available

Height adjustment

Manual

Blade Holder(s)

Round

Blades

1/2

x 4 inches, Uplift

Blade Tip Speed

16,856 FPM

Tires

Dual laminated standard

axles

Dual tailwheels

Deflectors

Front Belting and Rear Bands standard, Chains optional

Safety Tow Chain

Standard on pull model

approximate Weight

1100 lbs (Lift), 1300 lbs (Pull)

Options

Highway Chains, Hydraulic Adjustment or Ratchet for Pull Models, Jackstand,

Dual Tailwheels

Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Limited AvAiLAbiLity