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TO-20 implements

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Nick

03-22-2002 13:51:39




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I have recently been given free use of a well-running 1950 T0-20 (all I have to do is provide covered storage in my barn). I have no tractor experience but am mechanically inclined, can weld reasonably well, rebuilt engines, have experience with crawlers.

What would be more useful for periodic clearing of fence lines, pasture and course field maintainance, a brush hog or a mower?

What will and will not work easily with a TO-20?

What about front loaders (size, any commercial suggestions)?

Backhoe (same questiona as above)?

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Jeff- Pike-co Oh

03-25-2002 05:48:11




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 Re: TO-20 implements in reply to Nick, 03-22-2002 13:51:39  
I picked up my first TE-20 this fall. I would put a third vote in on the ORC. The other advantage to the ORC is that not only does it prevent the bush hog from driving the tractor but it also makes your PTO the now standard 1 & 3/8" diameter from the Fergie's 1 & 1/8" diameter.



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Jim W

03-22-2002 19:52:06




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 Re: TO-20 implements in reply to Nick, 03-22-2002 13:51:39  
I have two TEA20s, which are the same size as a TO20. I had a front loader on one but it was too much for that small a tractor; I would recommend rear implements only. The entire weight of the front of the tractor bears on the front axle pin, which is a 1 3/4" tube. When you have a front loader, its weight as well as whatever you are carrying in the bucket acts like a lever, with the axle pin as the pivot point. On both my tractors that axle pin was quite worn, and when I had the loader on the one tractor I overloaded it (my own fault for sure) and the pin popped out of its mounting place. The whole front bracket that connects the hood, the motor, the radiator, and the front axle got bent, and it was quite a lot of work to get that dealt with.
Then, there is the question of setting up remote hydraulics to run it. That is another large topic.
I have a platform that goes on the 3 point hitch now. It is very handy, and when it's loaded up the steering gets lighter instead of heavier. On top of that there is no plumbing of hydraulics involved.
A rear blade is also handy.
Remember, these tractors aren't really all that big.

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drizler

03-22-2002 18:59:12




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 Re: TO-20 implements in reply to Nick, 03-22-2002 13:51:39  
I wouldn't want to use my finish mower deck in the field. I have done it but very carefully and not much. Stick with the hog for that. A 5' deck is exctly the same width as the 20 which is a nice fit. Much more is doable but could end up overstressing things easily. I did run a 5' hog on mine once in long grass. You have to watch your speed and go slow. An overrunning clutch is really a must as well.

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Jim W

03-22-2002 19:55:29




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 Re: Re: TO-20 implements in reply to drizler, 03-22-2002 18:59:12  
Forgot to say, I definitely second the comment about getting an ORC. I have had to fix fences I took down due to not having one (while using a bush hog), but it could have been a lot worse than that. Think "safety".
Jim



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P.J.

03-25-2002 07:18:47




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 Re: Re: Re: TO-20 implements in reply to Jim W, 03-22-2002 19:55:29  
I saw two people refer to a ORC (overiding clutch) CAn someone explain what that is, how it works, and where can I get one. All help is appreciated.



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Jim W

03-26-2002 14:26:37




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: TO-20 implements in reply to P.J., 03-25-2002 07:18:47  
Imagine a short extension (maybe 6") on the end of your pto shaft. It has a female end that slides over your existing pto, and you use the new male end on the ORC to connect to the driveshaft of your implement. (Because of this you may have to shorten your driveshaft a bit.)
It acts like a ratchet. Without it - when you step on the clutch - the inertia from for example the spinning blade of the bush hog, wants to keep turning the bush hog's driveshaft, which wants to keep turning the pto, which wants to keep turning the rear wheels of the tractor. The ORC lets the implement's driveshaft keep spinning without the pto being forced to rotate i.e. the shaft can spin faster than the pto. Click click click...
Hope that's clear. On reading it, it doesn't sound too simple, but it is.
You can get them at farm stores. If you are in Canada you can get them at Princess Auto for $76 Cdn.
Jim W.

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P.J.

03-27-2002 10:00:41




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: TO-20 implements in reply to Jim W, 03-26-2002 14:26:37  
Thanks Jim, I see exactly what you are talking about and it would be something that I would love to add to my tractor bushhog combination so I can trim mow a little better because it would keep spinning for a small amount of time after I push in the clutch. Sounds good.....thanks



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