Brush Hog & Brush Cutter Rental

A brush hog rental gives you a heavy rotary cutter that mows through tall grass, weeds, briars and saplings that would choke a lawn mower. You can rent a bush hog as a tractor or skid steer attachment, or a self-propelled walk-behind brush cutter.

What a Brush Hog Is Used For

A brush hog, also called a rotary cutter or bush hog mower, uses a heavy, free-swinging blade under a thick steel deck to chop down overgrowth. It is the go-to tool for clearing overgrown lots and pastures, cutting fence lines and ditches, reclaiming land that has gone wild, opening trails, and knocking back field growth before a build. A standard lawn mower will stall, overheat or break in this kind of material. A brush cutter is built to take the abuse, though it leaves a rougher cut than a lawn mower.

Types of Brush Cutters

Cutter width and the size of material it can handle vary by model. Ask the supplier the maximum stem diameter the unit is rated to cut, and what carrier it needs.

How to Choose the Right Cutter

- Assess the growth. Tall grass and weeds are fine for a walk-behind brush mower or tractor rotary cutter. Woody saplings and thick brush are better suited to a skid steer brush cutter rated for that diameter. - Match the attachment to the carrier. A tractor cutter must match the tractor's 3-point category and PTO horsepower. A skid steer cutter must match the machine's hydraulic flow. If you do not have a carrier, look at tractor and brush hog rental packages or a self-propelled unit. - Consider the terrain. Steep slopes, ditches and wet ground affect which machine is safe. Walk-behind units handle tight areas; tractors and skid steers cover open ground fast. - Size the job. A small backyard thicket is a walk-behind job. Several acres of pasture is a tractor job.

Tips Before You Rent

- Walk the area first. Flag stumps, rocks, holes, culverts, wire, old fencing and debris. Hidden metal and rock are the most common way to damage a cutter or turn it into a projectile. - Brush cutters throw debris a long way. Keep bystanders, pets and vehicles well clear, and keep the deck's chain guards or shielding in place. - Wear eye protection, hearing protection, long pants, boots and gloves. On tractors and skid steers, use the seat belt and keep the rollover protection in place. - Raise the cutter for very tall or dense growth and make a second lower pass if needed. - Never reach under the deck or clear wrapped vines until the engine is off and the blade has completely stopped. - Watch for slopes and drop-offs, and mow across slopes only as the machine's manual allows. - Check whether you need a trailer to haul the unit, or whether the supplier offers delivery.

How to Find Brush Hog Rental Near You

Use the Browse equipment button to search for brush hog rental near me by city and rental dates. You will see live inventory from local and regional rental suppliers on the Derental marketplace, including bush hog rental attachments, skid steer brush cutters and self-propelled brush mowers.

Compare cutting width, rated stem diameter, carrier requirements and whether a tractor or skid steer can be bundled. Rates are set by each supplier and vary by cutter type and size, rental length, location and delivery. A day often covers a residential lot, while acreage or land clearing may need several days. When you are ready to rent a brush mower near you, request it online and confirm the details with the supplier.