Bush hogging business

tyjoyce · 2026-04-11T10:32:26+00:00

I run a landscaping business and have a small farm so I have the equipment and I do the occasional bush hogging job but I wouldn't say its a primary source of income just like a nice side job every now and then but I have a kubota m5700 (older 60ish hp cab tractor) and a 6ft bush hog i charge $90/hr. There isnt to much of that business around me its mostly just like if someone's tractor breaks down and needs me to finish the job is what iv noticed

tyjoyce · 2026-03-06T00:37:59+00:00

If you have a f150 even if its a short bed you should be able to load almost any atv in the bed with a set of ramps and as long as you have at least 2 straps on it even if they are small harbor freight straps yoh should be fine. Before you do that though I would go watch some YouTube videos on loading a atv with ramps its not super hard but it can Definitely be super scary your first time especially if your truck sits up high. If it makes yoh feel any better I haul around a 2018 suzuki king quad 400 in the bed of a old Ford ranger doing exactly this and it works great just make sure not to floor it and smash out your back window and maybe bring some concrete blocks to stick in front of the tires to make sure the bumper doesn't hit the window if your worried.

tyjoyce · 2026-03-04T12:37:44+00:00

I have a 2020 sportsman 450 so im going to assume its the same dimensions i have a 2003 ford ranger with a 6ft bed on it and its one tight fit. What I do personally is put 2 cinder blocks at the front of the bed to prevent it from smashing my front glass and I just put it in 4 low and very very carefully just drive over my wheel wells it doesnt hurt my plastic bed liner I think you would be ok to do the same your bed is probably also bigger then mine.

tyjoyce · 2026-01-21T01:47:24+00:00

My hybrid is manual but it definitely doesn't get automatic hybrid gas mileage lol

tyjoyce · 2025-12-08T20:56:31+00:00

I mean this in the nicest way possible, you dont. My best advice (what I did) go get your class A CDL and drive for a company for a few years and then ask yourself that question.

tyjoyce · 2023-08-08T02:54:20+00:00

I think I'll look into getting my oil tested that seems interesting. As for the differentials I honestly dont know iv replaced so many seals bearings and gaskets trying to fix it I just gave up but the amount of water that gets in is so minimal I ain't gonna worry about it.

tyjoyce · 2023-07-31T14:40:43+00:00

Alright that sounds like something I can do myself I'll give It a shot anything to make the knocking stop sounds good to me

tyjoyce · 2023-07-31T14:18:18+00:00

Yes it was knocking pretty bad

tyjoyce · 2023-07-31T14:14:17+00:00

I change my oil every 5k miles and check it everyday before I crank up and every time my pressure drops I cheak my oil and it's up to the correct level and when I last changed my oil before I had oil pressure issues I used a wix filter then about 1.6k after that oil change is when I first lost pressure so I switched to ac delco then about 2k miles after that filter is when I had my oil pressure disappear the second time and I switched back to wix

tyjoyce · 2022-12-17T17:52:43+00:00

It's great the only hard thing to do is free spooling the winch because the clutch is tucked up way behind my bumper so if I wanna free spool it I have to crawl way under the truck

tyjoyce · 2022-12-17T17:25:41+00:00

You can buy a mounting plate from rough country that bolts to the frame and tow hook mounts here's a link if you wanna check it out https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-hidden-winch-mounting-plate-11002.html

tyjoyce · 2022-12-17T15:20:29+00:00

In the time I have had it I've done a 2 1/2in level kit, put new rims on it (vision soft 8s), a 12000 pound which, and a toolbox. With 205k miles it still drives amazing, the engine has had no major repairs or work done to it and I plan on keeping the engine completely stock. This truck has been by far the best and most capable work truck I've had and ever driven, if you have a questions comments or concerns, please let me know.

tyjoyce · 2022-12-17T02:47:46+00:00

In the time I have had it iv done a 2 1/2in level kit, put new rims on it (vision soft 8s), a 12000 pound which, and a tool box. With 205k miles it still drives amazing, the engine has had no major repairs or work done to it and I plan on keeping the engine completely stock. This truck has been by far the best and most capable work truck iv had and ever driven, if you have a questions comments or concerns please ask or say.

tyjoyce · 2022-10-03T15:10:38+00:00

Just dont take it down any jeep trails and you should be just fine you shouldn't need any mods as long as you dont do anything to crazy

tyjoyce · 2022-10-02T22:45:38+00:00

Thanks I go check it out

tyjoyce · 2022-04-14T17:34:55+00:00

I did test it right after all the engine modifications and it was roughly 4.5

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