I am planning on purchasing another Bush Hog and honestly don't know which one to get between the ones listed below. I need a 7 or 8 foot and heavy duty, i cut 3-4" diameter trees and bushes regularly. I have a Deere 609 now and that thing is a beast!!!! All of the ones below have their pros and cons, the bush hog is new, the deere is cheaper and a few years old, and the Ironcraft is bigger but not as heavy duty. What do you guys think?
A new 7' Bush Hog brand BH317-2. I can get it with the dual tail wheels and front & rear chains for about $7K
A used 7' John Deere HX7. Single tail wheel and a few years old. Around $5k
A new 8' Ironcraft multi gearbox and dual tail wheel, cutting diameter is only 2 inches though. They run about $5,500
A new 7' Bush Hog brand BH317-2. I can get it with the dual tail wheels and front & rear chains for about $7K
A used 7' John Deere HX7. Single tail wheel and a few years old. Around $5k
A new 8' Ironcraft multi gearbox and dual tail wheel, cutting diameter is only 2 inches though. They run about $5,500