2026 Bush-Whacker® Flex-Wing Cutters MD-180
- Year 2026
- Make Bush-Whacker®
- Model Flex-Wing Cutters
2026 Bush-Whacker® Flex-Wing Cutters MD-180
This easy to clean flex-wing brush cutter is one of the most sturdy medium duty cutters on the market today. It comes with a smooth-top design at a great price and is perfect for mowing grass and weeds up to 3" in diameter. With deck-rings included as standard equipment, the MD-180 is a great bargain.
Features may include:
- Structural frame of the mower is 3" channel, 1/4" thick.
- Heavy-duty 3/8" side skirt with full-length skid shoes.
- Deck Rings are a standard option for this unit.
- Hinges – Structural tubing with grease fittings.
- 4-bolt mounting on gearboxes – bolt-heads are tack-welded to bottom of deck so one person can tighten the nuts or change the gearbox.
Drivetrain
Gearbox
Divider: 160 hp | Spindle: 120 hp | 540 rpm or 1,000 rpm
Gear Ratio (Primary)
1:1.46
Drive Shaft
Category 6 80-degree constant velocity main drive shaft, Category 4 and wing drive shafts
Clutch
Three heavy-duty clutches with spring type adjustment and two friction discs.
Wheels & Tires
Tires, Rear Specification
Laminated | Four solid rubber tires standard. Independent shock absorbing system for all-wheel axles. Cutting height adjustable from 2" to 15".
Operational
Operating Speed
Bladetip: 15,500 fpm
Chassis
Deck Thickness
10 Gauge
Dimensions
Dimensions
Cutting Capacity: 3" | Side Skirt Thickness: 3/8" | Blade Size: 1/2" x 4" | Blade Overlap: 8" | 6 splined 1 3/8″ input shaft, 2 3/8″ output shaft
Height
Cutting: 2"-15" | For aircraft and implement tires: 2" to 17".
Cutting Width
15"
Overall Width
190"
Overall Length
189"
Transport Width
88"
Weights
Weight
4,339 lbs
Features
Features
Safety Deflectors: Chain Guards | Blades: Free swinging when encountering obstructions.
Construction Material
Blades: 1/2" by 4" material, alloy spring steel, airlift design.
Adjustability
Hydraulic: Hydraulic lift cylinders control raising and lowering of a flexible wing. Wing may be raised to 88 degrees above horizontal and lowered to 22 degrees below the horizontal cutting plane.
Warranty
Warranty
Mower: 1 Year Limited | Gearbox: 5 Year Limited