Bush Hog acres per hour calculator

Calculate how many acres a Bush Hog can mow per hour based on cutting width, ground speed, and row overlap percentage.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Acres per Hour = (Cutting Width × Ground Speed × (1 - Overlap Percentage / 100)) / 43,560

Where:
Cutting Width: Width of the mower deck in feet
Ground Speed: Speed at which the mower is moving in miles per hour
Overlap Percentage: Additional cutting to ensure complete coverage
43,560: Number of square feet in one acre

Bush Hog acres per hour calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Bush Hog acres per hour calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the cutting width of your Bush Hog mower in feet (typically found in the equipment manual).
  2. Input the ground speed at which you'll be mowing (measured in miles per hour).
  3. Set the row overlap percentage (typically 10-20% for optimal coverage).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to see the estimated acres per hour.

Understanding the Formula

The calculator uses the following formula to determine acres per hour:

Acres per Hour = (Cutting Width × Ground Speed × (1 - Overlap Percentage / 100)) / 43,560

This calculation accounts for:

  • The width of the cutting area
  • The speed at which the mower is traveling
  • The overlap between cutting rows to ensure complete coverage
  • The conversion factor that 1 acre equals 43,560 square feet

Practical Tips

For optimal results:

  • Adjust ground speed based on terrain difficulty (slower for hills, faster for flat areas)
  • Consider reducing overlap on smooth terrain to increase efficiency
  • Check your equipment's maximum recommended ground speed
  • Account for wind and weather conditions that may affect ground speed