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Richard Wright

06-17-2003 16:13:08




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I have a 51 8N that I'd like to use with a 4 ft brush hog. I have about an acre to keep clean. not stumps or anything like that, just a lot salt grass and weeds. The lot is pretty flat, but not smooth enough for a finish mower. I'm wondering what type (name brand)of brush hog would be the best suited for this task. What's the difference between a brush hog with a slip clutch and one without? for the light duty I'm planning, does it matter which I end up with? I'd prefer a 48 inch VS a 5 or 6 foot. My tractor does'nt have second gear (reasons unknown, but I'd like to fix that also, if anyone has any information as to why 8N's lose 2nd gear!), but otherwise is in excellant shape. I plan on using first gear rather than third. Will this work OK? I've heard some people say that the ground speed has to be faster than first gear will allow while maintaining the required 540 RPM that most brush hogs run at. I'm certainly in no hurry and the area I'm working on isn't large enough to necessitate working at a faster pace. I looked at a KutterKing at the local home improvement place, but the spline on the coupler is to large for my PTO shaft. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

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Danny in CO

06-18-2003 13:43:53




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
Richard,

Another thought on the 4' size. The tires will be wider than 4', so you won't be able to get up close to things. Your N should run a 5' with no problems and it will be about as wide as the tires. I mow in 1st gear when the grass is thick. Doesn't hurt anything.

Danny



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Steve (Magnolia, TX)

06-18-2003 14:04:49




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 Re: Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Danny in CO, 06-18-2003 13:43:53  
I run a 4' brush hog and you're right.

If I were buying a new hog, I'd get a 5'-er, but this one 'came with the tractor', 6 years ago...



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Richard Wright

06-18-2003 07:45:24




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
Hey, Thanks, everyone. I've really gotten an education! I would not have thought the ORC would be as important as it obviously is...It will be part of the system...I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the fast responses and the great info. All I need to do now is measure the two spline sizes (to be sure) and then find the right ORC to link the brush hog to my PTO.

thanks again...



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Steve (Magnolia, TX)

06-18-2003 08:40:42




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 Re: Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-18-2003 07:45:24  
I've got a brand new 1 1/8" - 1 3/8" ORC, if you're interested drop me an email. I'm not a dealer, I've just got one that I bought JUST before I had to change my PTO shaft...

Steve



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Matt in MO

06-18-2003 06:44:54




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
I have a 4-foot brush hog that I pull with my 8N. Brand Name is Bush Hog - Squealer 480. I like it very much. The 8N handles it really well - especially on hills. It cost me about $750 new.



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Rob N VA

06-18-2003 06:10:09




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
Just one more time to really drill the point home. GET AN OVERRUNNING COUPLER! Without one the inertia of the spinning bushhog blade will drive the tractor forward even after you push the clutch in. Its a safety thing that cannot be overlooked.

--Rob



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lrb111

06-17-2003 20:08:58




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
I agree with the others. i went round the place with my 5' flail today. no sweat..
My cutter is so old that theres nomore indication of what brand it is. If you think about used, just check that the gearbox doesn't leak and there's not too much slack in the gears.
Sharpen the blades with a grinder and have at. :-)

Larry



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BOB

06-17-2003 19:01:36




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
Richard,get you one of those over-running couplers now before you and the tractor get hurt.very important
sounds like you have 1"1/8 pto
get coupler for female 1"1/8 and male 1"3/8
just make sure your drive shaft does not bind?



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DallasGa

06-17-2003 18:08:20




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
Ha Richard,The reason 2nd is gone is thats plowin gear,that's what they really were desighed to do.The N will run a hog in first gear,gear doesn't change the pto speed,only rpm's do.The brand to buy is the one you find a good deal on,there all about the same if they're the same duty rating,ie.light,med.,heavy.Make sure you use an ORC,very important!hth



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Don

06-17-2003 16:45:34




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 Re: brush hog for my 8N in reply to Richard Wright, 06-17-2003 16:13:08  
Richard, That 8N will pull a 5 foot brush hog just fine if it is in good running condition. That is the size usually found on a 9/2/8N. I have not had a KingKutter mower but I have always heard they are a decent mower in light to medium use. The slip clutch is not a big deal if you are cutting an area that is in pretty nice shape and is just grass. It really comes in handy when you start hitting logs, boulders and etc as you don't have to stop and replace the shear pin each time as it will slip just enough to take some of the shock out of the drive line to keep from tearing anything up (hopefully). Based on your description of the land to be mowed, it sounds like you probably don't really need a slip clutch. Just keep a couple or six extra shear bolts handy in your tool box. That home improvement place that has the KingKutter should have an over running clutch(ORC)which will adapt your shaft to the proper size and address a safety issue of the cutter pushing the tractor when trying to clutch and/or stop the tractor. You'll have to have one of these and they are found at just about any tractor place. Don't leave home on an 8N without one!

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