2026 Bush-Whacker HD-96

Heavy Duty

Bush-Whacker mowers are increasing in demand for agricultural, commercial, and other applications where a heavy-duty, rugged mower is needed. Bush-Whackers are available in a range of sizes to fit your needs from the five-foot model all the way to the 20-foot model.

Features May Include:

• Gearboxes:

540(Standard)
120 HP main or transfer box 100 HP outboard boxes
Gearboxes have forged alloy steel malleable housings, carburized and hardened gears and shafts, tapered and ball bearings.

• Slip Clutch:

Heavy-Duty clutch
Spring type adjustment
Four friction discs on main shaft
Outboard protection by means of shock absorbing rubber elements connected to splined yokes which form a coupler.

• Blades:

½” x 4” material
Alloy spring steel
Airlift design
Free-swinging when encountering obstructions
4-inch overlap
Bladetip speed: 15,480 FPM

• Drive Shafts:

Category 4 main input and side drives
Category 4 80-degree constant velocity main drive shaft optional for pull model
Shielded PTO’s made from the finest quality propeller shaft material and needle bearing universal joins

• Tires:

Two solid rubber grooved tires standard
Independent shock absorbing system for rear suspension
Optional: aircraft tires or implement tires, dual axle arms (4 tires total).

• Bush-Whacker Special Deck:

10-gauge skin
¼” sides
Heavy duty T-frame design with one-piece electric welded frame

• Hydraulic Adjustments:

Hydraulic cylinder controls cutting and traveling hei\ght adjustments for pull models

• Dimensions:

Cutting Width: 96”
Cutting Height: 2” to 12”
Overall Width: 105”
Overall Length: 91”
Transportation width: 105”

• Weight:

2,200 lbs. (lift)
2,500 lbs. (Pull)

• Chain Guards:

Standard

• Other Standard Features:

Replaceable skid shoes
Quick release guards for easy inspection and maintenance
For pull model:
Heavy-duty tongue assembly
Hydraulic hose holder
Jack for easy hookup and unhooking from tractor

The Difference

• 10 Gauge Deck

• Gearboxes are mounted to ½” plates that are welded to the ½” frame rails.

• 4-bolt mounting on gearboxes

• Heads are tack-welded to bottom of deck so one person can tighten the nuts or change the gearbox.

• Blades are ½” by 4’ instead of traditional ½” by 3 ½”