59 Woods belly mower question

I had priced a new Woods, and really couldn't justify as I really only mow less than an acre. I had always used a push mower. As I age that was becomming less exciting. These little green, blue and red one cylinder monsters didn't really turn me on. Of course now my good better half really sees why I need three offset Farmalls. Judging from the number of people like myself looking for a good used Woods, my thoughts are if you ran a photo add, it would not be long until someone was pushing cash in your face. If I had 3 to 5 acres to mow I would take a new Woods real quick. I just couldn't see it for the little bit I mow.

I will say however, I do feel quite comfortable with fabrication. Over the years of farming I have designed belt drive systems as complex as these. I have even done some variable speed setups. As far as positioning the B is only two miles away, and he had used it for about 12 years on that tractor. Getting measurments will not be that difficult.

I started preparing my Super A for mounting the Woods mower today. I have had a 1 point fast hitch on it for about 15 years. With the belt system of mower coming to the belt pulley drive I could see the fast hitch interfereing with the belt. I have the 130 and 140 as well and really only have two good fast hitches, and the third hitch I can use as a parts supply. I put the U drawbar back on the Super A, so it will become my mower and trailer tractor. Since there is only me and ocasionally our son or son in law, I should be able to get my 2 acres of gardening done with 130 and 140. My good wife will not let me plant anymore garden than that as I religiously plow, till, plant and weed the garden then I loose all interest when it comes to harvest. She usually ends up giving 3/4 of it away if they harvest. That one only has marginal success as most harvesters are not fussy enough to suit the missus. She tells me that if I want to give away the fruits of my labour there are more worthy causes. But gosh, I hate painting a bedroom ceiling.

Hugh, i will try to help you on this one,as i have a L59 woods on mine and it is the best mower yet.where you mount front drawbar is where this heavy round pipe and two legs hang towards rear of tractor then some linkage hooks then lower cross link hooks at back of mower deck to swivel on.all this looks like a big H. i have a picture here,but not of the H looking thing,i will try to get you a close-up of this tommarow