Bush Hog 278 Leaflet

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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

Rubber element

Gearbox HP 

Main - 70, Outboard - 50

Tractor PTO Speed 

540 RPM

Driveline Protection 

Slip clutch, 4 Plate PTO Slip Clutch Available

Manual

Blade Holder(s) 

Round

Blades 

1/2

 x 4 inches, Uplift

Blade Tip Speed 

16,856 FPM

Tires 

Dual laminated standard

Dual tailwheels

Deflectors 

Front Belting and Rear Bands standard, Chains optional

Standard on pull model

1100 lbs (Lift), 1300 lbs (Pull)

Options 

Highway Chains, Hydraulic Adjustment  or Ratchet for Pull Models, Jackstand,

 

Dual Tailwheels

Warranty   

1 year limited warranty