Ag-Rite 48 in Rotary Cutter
A solid 4 ft brush cutter for a 22 hp tractor; check the size before you buy.
Amazon $2,599$2,599
The Ag-Rite 48 in Rotary Cutter is the better tractor implement overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Ag-Rite 48 in Rotary Cutter leads on capacity and features. The BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter wins on price and width. The BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter costs $499.01 less ($2,099.99 vs $2,599).
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BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter
The cheapest well-equipped 5 ft brush cutter for a 25 to 45 hp tractor.
Amazon $2,099.99$2,099.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ag-Rite 48 in Rotary Cutter for capacity (cuts material up to 2 in vs cuts material up to 1 in) and features (slip-clutch PTO shaft, cast-iron gearbox, quick-hitch compatible, debris guards vs slip-clutch PTO shaft, cast-iron gearbox, debris guards).
- Choose the BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter for price ($2,099.99, $35 per inch of width vs $2,599, $54 per inch of width) and width (60 in working width vs 48 in working width).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every rotary cutters tractor implement; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ag-Rite 48 in Rotary Cutter | BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 30% | 20 $2,599, $54 per inch of width | 55 $2,099.99, $35 per inch of width |
| Width 15% | 0 48 in working width | 50 60 in working width |
| Capacity 20% | 100 cuts material up to 2 in | 20 cuts material up to 1 in |
| Features 25% | 100 slip-clutch PTO shaft, cast-iron gearbox, quick-hitch compatible, debris guards | 80 slip-clutch PTO shaft, cast-iron gearbox, debris guards |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Ag-Rite 48 in Rotary Cutter | BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and fit | ||
| Working width | 48 in | 60 in |
| Tractor size | 22 to 50 hp | 25 to 45 hp |
| Hitch category | 1 and 2 | 1 |
| Quick-hitch compatible | Yes | - |
| Mowing | ||
| Thickest cut | 2 in | 1 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 11 in | 1.5 to 10 in |
| Finish mower | No | No |
| Driveline and warranty | ||
| Slip-clutch PTO shaft | Yes | Yes |
| Protected PTO shaft | Yes | Yes |
| Cast-iron gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Debris guards | Yes | Yes |