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Bush Hog bolt or slip clutch?

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Robert

09-17-2001 22:02:45




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I was wondering about using a slip clutch on my 5' king kutter. Right now it just has a bolt on it. What should I use?

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Robert




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Kermit

09-21-2001 09:39:29




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 Re: Bush Hog bolt or slip clutch? in reply to Robert , 09-17-2001 22:02:45  
I have a 6 foot John Deere 3 point mount brush hog and an 8 foot pull type Bush Hog brand. Both have slip clutches on them. I prefer the slip clutch as I feel it provides better protection. At the beginning of spring I loosen the slip clutchs and slip them some to make sure they haven't seized up. It's not difficult to do, and I feel safer using them.



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JWC

09-18-2001 06:21:32




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 Re: Bush Hog bolt or slip clutch? in reply to Robert , 09-17-2001 22:02:45  
If all you cut is grass and weeds the shear pin is fine. I have a light 5' cutter with a shear pin and a heavier 6' cutter with a slip clutch. In my area there are a lot of fire ants. My light cutter will shear a pin every time I hit an ant mound. A local tractor supply house sells the slip clutch unit that fits most of the light or economy cutters for about $50 to $60. I prefer a slip clutch and it does not take long to pay for the difference when a shear pin with locknut (1/2”x3”) runs about 55 cents. The key thing to using a slip clutch is to make sure it is not frozen (especially if you leave your cutter outside) if it has not been used recently. In the spring I loosen the tension on the springs and make sure it is free to slip then reset the tension. If the slip clutch if frozen the driveline will fail somewhere, in the worst cases that can be internal on the tractor if you are fortunate you will pop a u-joint. Either choice is an adequate answer depending on how often you encounter overloads (anthills, rocks, stumps or other obstructions). Two cautions don't substitute a harder bolt for the shear pin and make sure your slip clutch can slip.

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JD70Jim

09-18-2001 06:18:10




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 Re: Bush Hog bolt or slip clutch? in reply to Robert , 09-17-2001 22:02:45  
A slip clutch is superior to a shear bolt, provided it is adjusted and serviced annually. If you allow one to corrode too much, it will likely "freeze" solid and provide no protection whatsoever. (Been there, done that).



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