Bush Hog BH217-3

The Bush Hog BH217-3 is a rotary cutter requiring at least 50 PTO HP, attaching via Category I 3-point hitch and weighing 1150 lbs. Verified against every tractor in our database below.

Type

Rotary cutter

Hitch category

Category I

Minimum PTO horsepower

50 HP

PTO speed

540 RPM

Working weight

1150 lb

Working width

84 in

Sub-compact rated

No

A tractor fits this rotary cutter when its hitch accepts Category I implements, it produces at least 50 PTO horsepower, it offers a 540 RPM PTO speed, and its three-point lift capacity exceeds the 1150 lb working weight with headroom for the load the implement carries. This model is not rated for sub-compact tractors. Weight and horsepower figures here are read from the manufacturer document linked on the page, not from a retail listing.

Which tractors fit the Bush Hog BH217-3

Checked against every tractor in the database, the Bush Hog BH217-3 is a full match on 9 models, fits 19 with notes, and does not fit 167.

Tractors that fit (9)

Showing 8 of 9.

• Kubota MX6000 — 51.8 PTO HP · 2310 lbs lift
• John Deere 4066M — 54.9 PTO HP · 3240 lbs lift
• Mahindra 5570 — 61 PTO HP · 3968 lbs lift
• Massey Ferguson 2606H — 55 PTO HP · 2755 lbs lift
• John Deere 4066R — 51.9 PTO HP · 2500 lbs lift
• Kubota MX5800 — 50.2 PTO HP · 2310 lbs lift
• Kubota L6060 — 53 PTO HP · 2976 lbs lift
• John Deere 4075R — 60 PTO HP · 2500 lbs lift

Compatible with notes (19)

Showing 8 of 19.

• Kubota MX5400 — 46.5 PTO HP · 2310 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Kioti NX5510 — 46 PTO HP · 3177 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Kioti NX6010H — 48.3 PTO HP · 3177 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Kioti DK5520 — 45.6 PTO HP · 2716 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Kubota L5460 GST — 47 PTO HP · 2976 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Mahindra 2660 HST — 46.3 PTO HP · 3528 lbs lift. This tractor has a Category II hitch and the implement is Category I. The lower-link balls and top-link pin are oversized for the implement, so Category I reducer bushings are required. They are widely available. Confirm lower-link spacing before buying. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• Massey Ferguson 2M.60 — 47 PTO HP · 3307 lbs lift. PTO horsepower is marginal, verify with implement manufacturer before operating at full load.
• New Holland Workmaster 75 — 63.3 PTO HP · 2429 lbs lift. This tractor has a Category II hitch and the implement is Category I. The lower-link balls and top-link pin are oversized for the implement, so Category I reducer bushings are required. They are widely available. Confirm lower-link spacing before buying.

Tractors that do not fit (167)

Showing 8 of 167.

• Kubota BX1880 — 13.7 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (13.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). Implement weight (1150 lbs) exceeds tractor lift capacity (680 lbs). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota BX2380 — 17.7 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). Implement weight (1150 lbs) exceeds tractor lift capacity (680 lbs). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota BX2680 — 19.5 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (19.5) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). Implement weight (1150 lbs) exceeds tractor lift capacity (680 lbs). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota BX23S — 17.7 PTO HP · 680 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). Implement weight (1150 lbs) exceeds tractor lift capacity (680 lbs). This implement is not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors, verify clearance and geometry with your dealer.
• Kubota B2601HSD — 19.5 PTO HP · 1290 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (19.5) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). Lift capacity headroom is tight, recommend adding front ballast weights.
• Kubota B2301HSD — 17.4 PTO HP · 1411 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (17.4) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50).
• Kubota L2501 — 20.5 PTO HP · 1918 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (20.5) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). This implement needs 50 PTO HP. The Kubota L2501 is listed at 20.5 PTO HP, but the hydrostatic version delivers 19 - below the implement minimum. If yours is the HST, size down or expect to work it slowly. Check which figure your spec sheet quotes.
• Kubota L3301 — 27.7 PTO HP · 1985 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (27.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50). This implement needs 50 PTO HP. The Kubota L3301 is listed at 27.7 PTO HP, but the hydrostatic version delivers 26.2 - below the implement minimum. If yours is the HST, size down or expect to work it slowly. Check which figure your spec sheet quotes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum PTO horsepower for the Bush Hog BH217-3?

The Bush Hog BH217-3 requires 50 PTO HP minimum.

What hitch category does the Bush Hog BH217-3 use?

The Bush Hog BH217-3 attaches via Category I 3-point hitch.

How heavy is the Bush Hog BH217-3?

1150 lbs.

Does the Bush Hog BH217-3 fit a Kubota BX2380?

Verdict: INCOMPATIBLE.

Is the Bush Hog BH217-3 sub-compact compatible?

Not specifically rated for sub-compact tractors. Verify clearance and geometry with your dealer before purchase.