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Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000

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DocXmas

01-13-2008 04:22:30




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I am new the list and to older tractors so I apologize if you guys have had this question before. I just purchased a 1970 Ford 2000 engine rated at 35 hp and pto at 28hp. My question is what is the best sized bush hog for the tractor. I have some pasture with light brush to mow. I am looking at a used 6ft bush hog that looks to be medium duty. I don't want to over tax the little old tractor but it needs to be 6ft I think to cover my tire tracks. Is 6 ft ok or should I back down to a lighter duty 5ft?

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Texasmark

01-15-2008 08:17:44




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 Re: Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 04:22:30  
I have run several rigs in the range you describe. For the later model 2000 with the 3 cyl engine, 8 speed tranny, I have been satisfied with the 6' performance. The reduced cutting time of using 6' over 5' is significant; plus you don't have to bring your wheels in so tight which has an impact on tractor stability when mowing slopes.

If your tractor wants to tip up with the weight of the 6', there are some threaded holes in the front frame of the tractor where you can attach makeshift weights to pull her back down. A couple hundred pounds there will work wonders. I have made several over the years. One was a square box (really just a square frame) I built and put solid concrete (not cinder) blocks in it. I liked that as it was easy to install and remove by myself since the blocks were only around 50#.

Mark

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Texasmark

01-15-2008 08:21:03




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 Re: Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to Texasmark, 01-15-2008 08:17:44  
Butttt the area of the 6' is much larger than the 5' and if your purpose is to mow small areas with a lot of tight turning the 5 would be better.

Also, having started with pull types and ended with 3 pt, there is NO way I would go back to a pull type; too much strain on the geartrain and the 3pt cuts square corners better and is easier to control the location of the mower which IS a big deal, especially as I said, in tight quarters.

Course you can always do your big cutting with this mower and trim up with the mower you use around the house, which I have done and works fine.

Mark

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DocXmas

01-13-2008 08:15:07




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 Re: Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to Bret4207, 01-13-2008 04:22:30  
How do I adjust the wheels in that would help me on a couple of deals.



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BCnT

01-13-2008 12:27:19




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 wheel adjustment in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 08:15:07  
rear wheels adjust by flipping wheel center and bolting loops on either side of center...front axle should have bolts thru both sides that can be removed and axle slid in...front wheels also can be installed either side out...i really suggest you get a owners manual...it explains things pretty good.



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Jerry/MT

01-13-2008 06:51:43




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 Re: Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 04:22:30  
You have plenty of power for a 6 ft mower just watch the weight as tthe really heavy ones can cause steering problems when you lift them up on the 3 pt.



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BCnT

01-13-2008 06:44:09




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 Re: Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 04:22:30  
i been running a '62 2000 since it was new...5 footer is all you need unless youre mowing the lawn...wheels will adjust in to 5' width.



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Jerry D in NC

01-13-2008 04:44:23




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 Re: Rotary cutter for 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 04:22:30  
I run a 6ft FMC behind my '67 2000 and it handles it well. You will need to take your time the first time but after that it should become a maintenance cutting



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