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 20 with notes, and does not fit 166.
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 (20)
Showing 8 of 20.
- 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 - roughly $40-80 a set and 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 - roughly $40-80 a set and widely available. Confirm lower-link spacing before buying.
Tractors that do not fit (166)
Showing 8 of 166.
- 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).
- Kubota L3301 — 27.7 PTO HP · 1985 lbs lift. Tractor PTO HP (27.7) is more than 10% below the implement minimum (50).
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.