New topper- woods or spearhead?

Wigeon · Jun 16, 2021

4.6m topper of mine is now coming up for change. I need it for permanent low input grass, organic conversion grass and clover, cover crop destruction, margins with woods bits etc. Cutting up to say 300ha a yr.

Had a spearhead and it has been excellent, but woods looks the business too, particularly with a clear top, making cleaning down infinitely less of a PITA which it is on the spearhead.

Any views welcome!

Thanks

Wigeon · Jun 17, 2021

Bump.

Any woods users out there?

Razorback · Jun 17, 2021

Morning Wigeon. We have a 5m topper in our range if you would like any more details call the office on 01905347347. Here is a link to our website https://razorbackuk.com/.

KB6930 · Jun 17, 2021

I tried a woods years ago I liked our spearhead better. With more rear wheels and longer side skids it followed the ground better on rough stuff .

What age/ condition is your spearhead?

Robert K · Jun 17, 2021

Buy a spearhead and buy yourself a stihl leaf blower to clean it down

Wigeon said:
4.6m topper of mine is now coming up for change. I need it for permanent low input grass, organic conversion grass and clover, cover crop destruction, margins with woods bits etc. Cutting up to say 300ha a yr.

Had a spearhead and it has been excellent, but woods looks the business too, particularly with a clear top, making cleaning down infinitely less of a PITA which it is on the spearhead.

Any views welcome!

Thanks

Wigeon · Jun 17, 2021

KB6930 said:
I tried a woods years ago I liked our spearhead better. With more rear wheels and longer side skids it followed the ground better on rough stuff .

What age/ condition is your spearhead?

20yrs. Not had a UJ or a gearbox in that time, and it has done some work. Had a few tyres, axle bearings etc though. Looks a bit rough, but still been cutting 20ha a day for the last few days.

Razorback · Jun 17, 2021

If your current spearhead is 20 years old, we would have made that machine. Check the Serial Plate and see if its a Pershore trading estate address. If it is, its one we made when our founder Martin Lole owned Spearhead.

NUFF465 · Jun 17, 2021

We have had Spearhead Toppers for years and they have always been very good, I do note the parts have become terribly expensive especially PTO shafts and guards, however I do think they are one of the best especially now you can get bigger tyres on them and a trailing axle which does help stop them tipping over, I have never looked art Razorback but will do next time

KB6930 · Jun 17, 2021

Wigeon said:
20yrs. Not had a UJ or a gearbox in that time, and it has done some work. Had a few tyres, axle bearings etc though. Looks a bit rough, but still been cutting 20ha a day for the last few days.

Yeah we've 1 the same age and exactly the same other than general wear it's been spot on.

It's been hired out a LOT and I would describe it as spares or repair

but still cuts away ok but we need an update now

RLC · Jun 17, 2021

Is that a 460? What rates do you charge for that a day??

KB6930 · Jun 17, 2021

RLC said:
Is that a 460? What rates do you charge for that a day??

It's a few years since it was out on hire so completely out of touch with daily rates but it wasn't enough towards the end as it was getting older

Bobthebuilder · Jun 17, 2021

KB6930 said:
Yeah we've 1 the same age and exactly the same other than general wear it's been spot on.

It's been hired out a LOT and I would describe it as spares or repair but still cuts away ok but we need an update now

Nice ex demo woods sitting at KLH

Brian · Jun 18, 2021

Wigeon said:
4.6m topper of mine is now coming up for change. I need it for permanent low input grass, organic conversion grass and clover, cover crop destruction, margins with woods bits etc. Cutting up to say 300ha a yr.

Had a spearhead and it has been excellent, but woods looks the business too, particularly with a clear top, making cleaning down infinitely less of a PITA which it is on the spearhead.

Any views welcome!

Thanks

I've got a 4.6m Woods. Really pleased with it. Easy to clean down as you say. Long warranty on the gearboxes, easy to grease UJs on the PTO as the guards all hinge up. We've had it three years now and really happy with it.

ED.D · Jun 18, 2021

Got a woods machine arriving next week, if you’ve any queries speak to the importer Simon Richard. But as already mentioned a machine carrying 6 year cover on its driveline is better than most.

powerontheland · Jun 19, 2021

what about a Bednar?? I had a look at one yesterday, pretty heavily built, with well thought out wear pads. Galvanised tin work too.

HarryB97 · Jun 19, 2021

Spearhead stubble master is what you want it’s an animal. 3 lifting and 3 mulching blades a rotor, full walking axle and flat deck for easy cleaning.

Stubble Master 500 - Spearhead Machinery

5.0 metre cutting width 120HP tractor requirement

www.spearheadmachinery.com

AFM · Jul 1, 2021

Wigeon said:
4.6m topper of mine is now coming up for change. I need it for permanent low input grass, organic conversion grass and clover, cover crop destruction, margins with woods bits etc. Cutting up to say 300ha a yr.

Had a spearhead and it has been excellent, but woods looks the business too, particularly with a clear top, making cleaning down infinitely less of a PITA which it is on the spearhead.

Any views welcome!

Thanks

Spearhead do a 470/630 or stubble master with a flat deck.

Spearhead 470 Multicut for sale | Attlefield Farm Machinery

AFM · Jul 1, 2021

NUFF465 said:
We have had Spearhead Toppers for years and they have always been very good, I do note the parts have become terribly expensive especially PTO shafts and guards, however I do think they are one of the best especially now you can get bigger tyres on them and a trailing axle which does help stop them tipping over, I have never looked art Razorback but will do next time

We discount all Spearhead parts, we stock a huge amount of shafts, guards, geabox's as well as the fast movers. if you would like prices on anything then please have a look on the below link.

Machinery Parts and Spares – Attlefield Farm Machinery

www.afmachinery.co.uk

Wigeon · Jul 1, 2021

AFM said:
Spearhead do a 470/630 or stubble master with a flat deck.

Spearhead 470 Multicut for sale | Attlefield Farm Machinery

I had a neighbour cut some with a new 630 with a mulching kit. It hasn't done a good enough job unfortunately, and there are plenty seed heads still out there

bushpig27 · Apr 6, 2022

Wigeon said:
20yrs. Not had a UJ or a gearbox in that time, and it has done some work. Had a few tyres, axle bearings etc though. Looks a bit rough, but still been cutting 20ha a day for the last few days.

afternoon Wigeon. Which topper did you go for in the end?

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