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
The BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter and the MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.1. The BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter leads on capacity. The MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower wins on price. The MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower costs $700.99 less ($1,399 vs $2,099.99).
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MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower
The cheapest way to get a wide, low-cut lawn mower onto a small tractor.
Amazon $1,399$1,399
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter for capacity (cuts material up to 1 in vs cuts material up to 0.8 in).
- Choose the MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower for price ($1,399, $23 per inch of width vs $2,099.99, $35 per inch of 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 | BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter | MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 30% | 55 $2,099.99, $35 per inch of width | 88 $1,399, $23 per inch of width |
| Width 15% | 50 60 in working width | 50 60 in working width |
| Capacity 20% | 20 cuts material up to 1 in | 0 cuts material up to 0.8 in |
| Features 25% | 80 slip-clutch PTO shaft, cast-iron gearbox, debris guards | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| BILT HARD 5 ft Rotary Cutter | MechMaxx FM150 60 in Finish Mower | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and fit | ||
| Working width | 60 in | 60 in |
| Tractor size | 25 to 45 hp | 18 to 50 hp |
| Hitch category | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | - | 430 lb |
| Mowing | ||
| Thickest cut | 1 in | 0.8 in |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 10 in | 0.4 to 4.5 in |
| Finish mower | No | Yes |
| Driveline and warranty | ||
| Slip-clutch PTO shaft | Yes | - |
| Protected PTO shaft | Yes | - |
| Cast-iron gearbox | Yes | - |
| Debris guards | Yes | - |