Bush Hog
®
278 Series Rotary Cutters
BUSH HOG
TOUGH FeaTUReS
®
TOUGH 9 Gauge Deck
TOUGH 9 Gauge Sidebands
TOUGH Rigid Strongback
TOUGH Standard Dual Wheel
TOUGH Round Bladeholders
TOUGH Powder Coat Paint
MODel
Cutting Width
Cutting Capacity
Offset
Dimensions (width x length)
Transport Width
Type Hitch
Cutting Height
Deck Thickness
Sidebands
Minimum Tractor HP
Driveline
Cross Shaft
Gearbox HP
Tractor PTO Speed
Driveline Protection
Height adjustment
Blade Holder(s)
Blades
Blade Tip Speed
Tires
axles
Deflectors
Safety Tow Chain
approximate Weight
Options
Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
TOUGH
278
8 ft
Up to 2 inch Diameter
78
1/2
8 ft 5 inches x 7 ft 3 inches
101 inches
3 Point Category II, Category II Quick Hitch or Pull
2
to 10 inches (Lift), 2
1/2
9 gauge
9 gauge x 7
40 PTO (Pull), 55 PTO (Lift)
ASAE Category 4
Rubber element
Main - 70, Outboard - 50
540 RPM
Slip clutch, 4 Plate PTO Slip Clutch Available
Manual
Round
x 4 inches, Uplift
1/2
16,856 FPM
Dual laminated standard
Dual tailwheels
Front Belting and Rear Bands standard, Chains optional
Standard on pull model
1100 lbs (Lift), 1300 lbs (Pull)
Highway Chains, Hydraulic Adjustment or Ratchet for Pull Models, Jackstand,
Dual Tailwheels
1 year limited warranty
Limited AvAiLAbiLity
inches
to 12 inches (Pull)
1/2
inches
3/8
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