HQ680

Mowers - Tough Cut

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Mowers - Tough Cut

*Taxes, shipping & handling, setup, freight and/or delivery charges are not included. Price shown is for informational purposes only. Consult an authorized Ventrac Dealer for complete details, pricing, warranty and safety information. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars for products sold in the United States only. Not all models available for sale in California, see dealers for details.

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- Ventrac Tough Cut works easily on slope mowing. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link - Ventrac Tough Cut works easily on slope mowing.

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Ventrac 4500P and HQ680 Mower Deck - The Ventrac 4500 and Tough Cut mower can do with one person what a team of people with weed eaters would be needed to do, great for slope mowing and campus grounds management. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500P and HQ680 Mower Deck - The Ventrac 4500 and Tough Cut mower can do with one person what a team of people with weed eaters would be needed to do, great for slope mowing and campus grounds management.

Ventrac 4500P Uphill Mowing with Tough Cut - With the Tough Cut Mower and the Ventrac all-wheel drive tractor hillside mowing is not an uphill battle, making it ideal for university mowing among other applications. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500P Uphill Mowing with Tough Cut - With the Tough Cut Mower and the Ventrac all-wheel drive tractor hillside mowing is not an uphill battle, making it ideal for university mowing among other applications.

Ventrac 4500P Downhill Mowing with Tough Cut - The stability and control of the Ventrac 4500 helps give you a more complete cut on slopes even going downhill, which is fantastic for many university mowing applications. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500P Downhill Mowing with Tough Cut - The stability and control of the Ventrac 4500 helps give you a more complete cut on slopes even going downhill, which is fantastic for many university mowing applications.

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Ventrac 4000 series - Tough Cut Mower with the flip up deck — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4000 series - Tough Cut Mower with the flip up deck

Ventrac 4500 downhill mowing with Tough Cut (zoom out) - Zero turn mowers and economy lawn tractors are incapable of safely tackling slope mowing, especially with thick overgrown brush, but the Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut is designed to perform in such conditions much more safely, perfect for brush mowing on steep slopes. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 downhill mowing with Tough Cut (zoom out) - Zero turn mowers and economy lawn tractors are incapable of safely tackling slope mowing, especially with thick overgrown brush, but the Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut is designed to perform in such conditions much more safely, perfect for brush mowing on steep slopes.

Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut Mower downhill mowing - Instead of a crew of guys with weed trimmers taking hours, if not days, to tackle slope mowing like this the Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut brush mowing deck can simplify the task enough that only one person can do it all in far less time. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut Mower downhill mowing - Instead of a crew of guys with weed trimmers taking hours, if not days, to tackle slope mowing like this the Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut brush mowing deck can simplify the task enough that only one person can do it all in far less time.

Ventrac 4500Z tackles saplings with the Tough Cut - The Tough Cut is capable of cutting tree saplings up to one inch in diameter. Tractor shown with optional dual tires. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500Z tackles saplings with the Tough Cut - The Tough Cut is capable of cutting tree saplings up to one inch in diameter. Tractor shown with optional dual tires.

HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Deck Closeup - Shown with the optional Swivel Wheel Kit, great for maneuverability while brush mowing. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Deck Closeup - Shown with the optional Swivel Wheel Kit, great for maneuverability while brush mowing.

HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Deck Swivel Wheel - Closeup of the optional swivel wheel kit for the Tough Cut deck. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Deck Swivel Wheel - Closeup of the optional swivel wheel kit for the Tough Cut deck.

Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut Mower - The tough cut mower tackles high grass, brush, weeds, small saplings, and thick vegetation . — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 with Tough Cut Mower - The tough cut mower tackles high grass, brush, weeds, small saplings, and thick vegetation .

Ventrac 4500P using Tough Cut mower - See the difference Ventrac brush mowing makes with hard to maintain and overgrown areas. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500P using Tough Cut mower - See the difference Ventrac brush mowing makes with hard to maintain and overgrown areas.

Ventrac 4500Y mowing tall grass with the HQ680 - Grasses and weeds exceeding six feet in height are reduced to a pile of mulched clippings with the Tough Cut mowing deck. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500Y mowing tall grass with the HQ680 - Grasses and weeds exceeding six feet in height are reduced to a pile of mulched clippings with the Tough Cut mowing deck.

Ventrac 4500P Mowing fields with the Tough Cut - The Ventrac 4500 pictured with optional dual wheels mows an overgrown field with the Tough Cut mower deck. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500P Mowing fields with the Tough Cut - The Ventrac 4500 pictured with optional dual wheels mows an overgrown field with the Tough Cut mower deck.

Two Ventrac 4500Y compact utility tractors at work - Foreground 4500 pictured with Tough Cut Mower, the ideal municipal mower. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Two Ventrac 4500Y compact utility tractors at work - Foreground 4500 pictured with Tough Cut Mower, the ideal municipal mower.

Ventrac 4500K using Tough Cut mower - Ventrac makes it possible to go where other tractors and equipment cannot. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500K using Tough Cut mower - Ventrac makes it possible to go where other tractors and equipment cannot.

4500 using Tough Cut - Ventrac 4500 uses the Tough Cut mower to tame the wild growth of vegetation. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · 4500 using Tough Cut - Ventrac 4500 uses the Tough Cut mower to tame the wild growth of vegetation.

Ventrac Conquers Brush with Tough Cut - Create usable space out of an overgrown area faster and simpler with Ventrac. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac Conquers Brush with Tough Cut - Create usable space out of an overgrown area faster and simpler with Ventrac.

Ventrac 4500 Boldly Mows with HQ680 - Going where no tractor has gone before Ventrac can maneuver in places larger equipment cannot and can get to areas you could not before. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 Boldly Mows with HQ680 - Going where no tractor has gone before Ventrac can maneuver in places larger equipment cannot and can get to areas you could not before.

Ventrac 4500 Tackles Thicket with HQ680 - While most people would steer around such obstacles in budget tractors you can mow right through them with the Ventrac 4500 and Tough Cut Mower. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 Tackles Thicket with HQ680 - While most people would steer around such obstacles in budget tractors you can mow right through them with the Ventrac 4500 and Tough Cut Mower.

Ventrac 4500 & Tough Cut Clears the Way - The Ventrac 4500 is a literal trailblazer with the HQ680 Tough Cut mower, making a path where most conventional tractors can't. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 & Tough Cut Clears the Way - The Ventrac 4500 is a literal trailblazer with the HQ680 Tough Cut mower, making a path where most conventional tractors can't.

Picking Spring Flowers Ventrac Style - The HQ680 Mower Deck is powerful enough to take down one inch saplings yet can still neatly master tight vineyard mowing. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Picking Spring Flowers Ventrac Style - The HQ680 Mower Deck is powerful enough to take down one inch saplings yet can still neatly master tight vineyard mowing.

Ventrac 4500 Tends the Vines - Ventrac is such a versatile machine that places like tree farms and vineyards find it an indispensable tool for the success of their business. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 Tends the Vines - Ventrac is such a versatile machine that places like tree farms and vineyards find it an indispensable tool for the success of their business.

Ventrac 4500 Mowing High Grass - The Tough Cut Mower is perfect for places such as vineyards because its ability to cut everything from overgrown grass to saplings while reducing flying material that damages nearby vines and plants. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500 Mowing High Grass - The Tough Cut Mower is perfect for places such as vineyards because its ability to cut everything from overgrown grass to saplings while reducing flying material that damages nearby vines and plants.

Ventrac 4500K mowing field - Shown using the HQ680 Tough Cut mower to maintain overgrown grass — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500K mowing field - Shown using the HQ680 Tough Cut mower to maintain overgrown grass

Ventrac 4500K using the HQ680 Tough Cut - The Tough Cut mower is able to mow thoroughly through both thick brush and clumps of dead grass. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · Ventrac 4500K using the HQ680 Tough Cut - The Tough Cut mower is able to mow thoroughly through both thick brush and clumps of dead grass.

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HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Closeup (Top) - The Tough Cut has an easy access cover to allow for belt maintenance and features several height adjustments. — Enlarge Picture / Press Link · HQ680 Tough Cut Mower Closeup (Top) - The Tough Cut has an easy access cover to allow for belt maintenance and features several height adjustments.

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About HQ680 Mowers - Tough Cut

The HQ680 Tough Cut Mower is designed for mowing high grass, thick weeds, and heavy brush. A large baffled front opening helps direct materials into the deck and helps hinder debris from escaping.

Three heavy-duty blades counter rotate to cut and deposit waste evenly without windrowing. Capable of tackling saplings and large thorn bushes, the Tough Cut makes short work out of overgrown thickets.

The Tough Cut can be adjusted to three cutting heights: 3, 3 5/8, and 4¼ inches. Easy servicing of belts and pulleys is provided by the hinged and removable cover. The tilt-up deck provides easy access to the blades.

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Sales Model

Full Description

HQ, HQ680 Mower, Tough Cut

Product Type

Attachment

Price

$4,095 *

Dimensions

Attachment Type

Mower

Front Mount

Ventrac Mount System

Mower Type

Rough

4000 Series Mount

Mower Specs

Cutting Width

68 in

Discharge Type

Rear

Flip-Up Deck

Tilt up deck

Cutting Positions

3

Cutting Heights (Standard)

3 in, 3⁵⁄₈ in, 4¹⁄₄ in

Cutting Height Range with Optional S

3¹⁄₂ - 7 in in 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) increments

Number of Blades

3

Blade Type

⁵⁄₁₆x2¹⁄₂x 23 in

Deck Construction

Multi-Gauge 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) at spindle mount

Deck Suspension

Gauge Wheels, Tractor

Dimensions

Overall Width

69 in

Length

45 in

Height

18 in

Weight

360 lbs

Videos

HQ680 Operations Overview for Ventrac

HQ680 Operations Overview for Ventrac

The tough cut is one of our most popular attachments with the ability to mow down thick grass, weeds, and heavy brush up to one inch in diameter.

Mowing Thick Brush on a Steep Slope

Mowing Thick Brush on a Steep Slope

Ventrac tractors provide a safer and more effective solution to slope mowing in addition to versatility and ease of use.

Ventrac destroys giant weeds and brush overgrowth

Ventrac destroys giant weeds and brush overgrowth

Ventrac land owner tackles the overgrown brush, briar bushes, thorns, and 6ft high weeds with a Ventrac, clearing off 30 degree slopes, and a wet creek bed and making them passable again.

Clearing Brush and Thorn Bushes

Clearing Brush and Thorn Bushes

Outdoorsman and avid hunter, Les Jones, controls invasive brush and briar growth with the Ventrac Tough Cut mower.

Hawk's Nest Golf Course Ohio State

Hawk's Nest Golf Course Ohio State

Superintendent Mark Smith describes reduction in mowing time now that they are using Ventrac equipment.

Straight Forward - The Best Field and Brush Mower

Straight Forward - The Best Field and Brush Mower

The Ventrac Tough Cut Mower deck has an industry leading design to tackle the toughest of brush mowing jobs.

California Homeowner Prevents Home Loss with Ventrac

California Homeowner Prevents Home Loss with Ventrac

With Ventrac, you can be proactive in wildfire abatement by using the Ventrac Tough Cut to reduce the amount of combustible material surrounding your home.

Mowing Tall Overgrown Trees and Brush with Tough Cut

Mowing Tall Overgrown Trees and Brush with Tough Cut

This out-of-control brush is the perfect size for the Tough Cut to clear this area out easily and efficiently.

Tough Compact Tractor

Tough Compact Tractor

The Town of Apex was accustomed to large machinery which damaged turf and left a mess. Watch why <b>compact is better</b> for the town.

Fall Maintenance at the Pete Dye Course in French Lick

Fall Maintenance at the Pete Dye Course in French Lick

See how this golf course uses Ventrac equipment in the fall.

Macadamia Farmers Restore Neglected Farm

Macadamia Farmers Restore Neglected Farm

How do you bring back to life five years of neglect and overgrowth on a macadamia nut farm in the wilds of Australia? By using a Ventrac, of course!

Mowing Across Wet and Muddy Ground

Mowing Across Wet and Muddy Ground

When a homeowner is faced with perpetually wet or low-lying property, it can be a challenge to find the right machine to tread the land. On this particular property, the homeowners were astounded at the capabilities of the Ventrac. Owning the land for 30 years, they have seen many different machines try to achieve what the Ventrac did on this day.

How To Grow A Business With The Ventrac 4500

How To Grow A Business With The Ventrac 4500

Cameron McMillan is the founder and owner of DJuke Limited, a Sports Turf Contractor in the UK. DJuke specializes in drainage solutions for turf surfaces in the UK and their services allow sports turf facilities like golf courses to stay open longer in inclement weather by allowing proper drainage on the course.

Slope Goat - Creating A Profitable Business in Under 1 Year with NO Competition

Slope Goat - Creating A Profitable Business in Under 1 Year with NO Competition

Dennis Falk Jr has grown a profitable business in just 1 year with his Ventrac Tractor! Dennis is the owner Slope Goat in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Realizing nothing could handle the hills like a Ventrac, Dennis started his very own steep land maintenance business.

Pursell Farms Chooses Tractor for Versatility

Pursell Farms Chooses Tractor for Versatility

Downloads for HQ680 Mowers - Tough Cut

Specifications Sheet
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V-Plus Warranty:

* Warranty Info

Commercial: 2 year*

HQ680 Mowers - Tough Cut Benefits

Heavy Duty Deck Shell

Heavy duty welded deck can handle the toughest cutting conditions and is built to last for years.

Counter Rotating Dual-Sided Blades

Blades spin in opposite directions providing for the better discharge of material. Mower blades are sharp on both sides so they can be used on right or left-hand spindles, allowing for double blade life.

Flip-Up Deck

Cleaning the deck and changing blades couldn't be easier with Ventrac's quick flip-up deck design. * HQ680 only

Extreme Duty Spindles

Cast iron spindle with 30mm diameter shaft and greaseable bearing.

No Shear Pins Needed

Ventrac decks are driven by a belt, not a PTO shaft. If the mower blade should get stuck on an obstacle, the PTO belt will slip rather than having a PTO shaft shear pin break.

Ventrac Mount System

With a little practice, you can switch almost any attachment within a minute, without any tools or heavy lifting.