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