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Claude

01-05-2000 09:34:53

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Last season I used limiter chains and a chain top link to hook my brush hog to my NAA. I used this combination so as to get a pivot point between the hog and the tractor. I understand, from reading other posts, that it is possible for the hog to flip up onto the tractor operator if a solid objct is encountered by the mower blades. Although I feel I know my own ground well enough I've been asked to mow for neighbors etc. Because I do not know their fields, and because I do not want to wear my brush hog on my head, it would be foolish for me to continue this method without questioning it. Is there a way to prevent a flip-up and still have a pivot point between the hog and the tractor. The pivot point prevents hog frame damage and gives better mowing. Thanks for any input.

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Steve Hansen

01-05-2000 17:55:09

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Re: Brush Hog Hook-Up in reply to Claude, 01-05-2000 09:34:53

Just about all of the rotary cutters made today have some provision for flexing when mowing over rough ground. For example, Howse has a slot (instead od a hole) where the top link connects. Others have a foot of chain link in the strut that runs from the top of the "A" frame to the tail wheel. If you have an older model a welder who works with farm equipment can modify yours. Take a look at the units on display at your implement dealer for ideas.

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MrG

01-05-2000 10:08:24

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Re: Brush Hog Hook-Up in reply to Claude, 01-05-2000 09:34:53

If your setup includes a top link AND a stay chain, you probably have it hooked up correctly.

Incorrect: Chain between tractor and top of mower frame. Only purpose it searves is when lifting the mower. Lower lift arm pins act as pivot points, mower bounces straight up and over operators head.

Correct: Solid top link between tractor and vertical "A" frame on leading edge of mower...with a chain from there down to back end of mower. The "A" frame is solidly fixed in an upright position by the 3 point connection to the lower lift arms and the top link. The point where the mower is attached to the bottom legs of the "A" frame becomes the pivot point. The chain still functions to lift the mower. The worst the mower can do in the event of a flip up is straight up against the "A" frame mount and no further.

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paul

01-06-2000 23:11:04

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Re: Re: Brush Hog Hook-Up in reply to MrG, 01-05-2000 10:08:24

Your 'correct' situation sounds good MrG, but some are not built that way & do not have the lower flex point you are talking about.

In that case they should have an upper arm (from tractor to mower) that has a bit of flex, such as a slot or very short pivot point on one end or couple of chain links on one end to allow flexing but not allow the mower to come up at you.

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MrG:Thought of that...

01-07-2000 08:51:05

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Re: Re: Re: Brush Hog Hook-Up in reply to paul, 01-06-2000 23:11:04

right after I hit the post button...but figured somebody else would surely jump in and add that bit of info. My 3pt 501 mower has an integral top link simple to that, a slotted top link with short travel spring inline (heavy spring with a tension adjuster in it).

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Burrhead

01-07-2000 16:09:51

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Brush Hog Hook-Up in reply to MrG:Thought of that..., 01-07-2000 08:51:05

If you're out of chain will a tarp strap work. I can bend the hooks shut so it stays in place.

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