I've used a 48inch rotary cuttery on a subcompact 24hp New Holland tractor (tractor fits into the back of a pickup) The cutter worked very well. The only issue is that we needed to add some balast to the front of the tractor.
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King Kutter XB Rotary Kutter, 48in., Model# L-48-40-XB

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- Rugged steel side rails and 1-pc. fully reinforced top deck
- Adjustable tail wheels
- Heavy-duty cast iron gearbox
- Shielded PTO shaft with shear pin
- Heavy stump jumper with forged, heat-treated blades
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What's Included
- (1) King Kutter XB rotary kutter
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Features + Benefits
- Rugged steel side rails and 1-pc. fully reinforced top deck
- Adjustable tail wheels
- Heavy-duty cast iron gearbox
- Shielded PTO shaft with shear pin
- Heavy stump jumper with forged, heat-treated blades
- Top link swivel
- Rubber shielding standard
- 18in.L x 3in.W x 1/2in. Thick blade
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 256007 |
Brand | King Kutter |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 401.0 LB |
Product Type | Rotary Mower |
Category | Category 1 |
Working Width | 48 in |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
RPM | 540 |
Hitch Type | 3-Point |
Blades (qty.) | 2 |
Min. Horsepower | 18 |
Max. Horsepower | 25 |
Min. Cutting Height | 4 in |
Max. Cutting Height | 8 in |
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· 16 years ago
how much horsepower does the king cutter model #l-48-40-xb require
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Fishmagnet· 15 years ago
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ProductExpert6· 16 years ago
The rotary cutter is for a category 1 tractor which would fit on up to a 45 HP tractor. It does require 540 RPM on the PTO to engage the mower.
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· 11 months ago
Does this have a standard PTO Spline and 3 Point Hitch attachment?
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ProductExpert11· 11 months ago
The PTO shaft will be a 1 3/8" x 6 spline. The rotary kutter will work with a category one pin size.
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· 2 years ago
What type of oil goes in the gearbox?
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ProductExpert11· 2 years ago
Fill the gearbox using a multi purpose gear oil (SAE 80W/90 or SAE 85W140). For the grease fittings use a type grade II tube grease.
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· 7 years ago
What guage metal is the mower deck made of, and how many blades does it use?
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ProductExpert13· 7 years ago
The deck is made of 12-gauge metal and this mower uses two blades.
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· 8 years ago
DIAMETER OF BRUSH IT WILL CUT?
JUST WONDERING THE DIAMETER OF BRUSH, SMALL SAPLING/TREES THIS WILL CUT.
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ProductExpert12· 8 years ago
This King Kutter XB Rotary Kutter can cut brush and saplings with diameters up to 3/4".
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· 9 years ago
Are these solid rubber tires?
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ProductExpert40· 9 years ago
The two tires on this rotary cutter are made of solid rubber.
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· 10 years ago
Blade Access
Is there a hole in the deck that allows you access to the blade bolt nut through the top of the deck?
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ProductExpert37· 10 years ago
This unit features a hole in the deck that allows you access to the blade bolt nut through the top of the deck.
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· 10 years ago
Rear Wheels
Can the rear wheel supports be adjusted to change the height of the rear of the mower?
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ProductExpert42· 10 years ago
This mower does come with adjustable rear wheels as well as spacers to adjust your cutting range from approximately two inches to six inches in height.
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· 10 years ago
Blade Height
How low will this unit mow grass?
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ProductExpert42· 10 years ago
The cutting heights on this mower range from approximately two inches to six inches.
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Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year limited warranty
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Specifications
Rotary Mower
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Category 1
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Category 1
Category 1
48 in
72 in
72 in
72 in
540
540
540
540
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2
3
2
2
18
30
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30
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40
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50
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4 in
4 in
8 in
6 in
8 in
8 in
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