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dagger dog 08-31-2012 17:27:06 75.207.140.59 Report to Moderator	I own a 1959 TO35 Deluxe. It's in better than good working condition, on a scale of poor,fair,good,very good, excellent. To the question, how large of a bush hog would you use on it if it were yours ? The old tractor starts runs well, all the hydraulics (3pt) works as it should. I just don't want to overload the old boy. I'm can weld, and am a decent enough wrench to keep stuff running. What should I be on the look out for when I check out a used bush hog? I want to reclaim some land that is over grown with Russian olive, 1" cedars, multi-flora rose etc .Would you think a larger 3pt finish mower to be too small ? What say ye, great and knowledgeable Ferguson tractor gurus :?: :?: [Reply]   [No Email]
phil(va) 09-01-2012 09:32:30 76.1.132.68 Report to Moderator	Re: HOW BIG ? in reply to dagger dog, 08-31-2012 17:27:06   A finish mower will be too light for what you want to cut. You will need a bush hog type. You probably could use a 6 footer, but as noted that will make the front very light and if you have hills or have to trailer it, that gets dicey. The safest choice is a 5 foot bush hog type. [Reply]  [No Email]
RalphL 09-01-2012 09:19:53 50.105.93.207 Report to Moderator	Re: HOW BIG ? in reply to dagger dog, 08-31-2012 17:27:06   I agree with Boss Hog. I tried a six footer on mine and didn"t like the light front end. I would go with a five footer. [Reply]  [No Email]
Boss Hog 09-01-2012 05:34:21 173.30.123.30 Report to Moderator	Re: HOW BIG ? in reply to dagger dog, 08-31-2012 17:27:06   Seems to me a 5' mower is just about right. I've had a 6' mower on mine, but it was hard to keep the front end on the ground. [Reply]  [No Email]
2tractors 09-01-2012 18:13:41 207.144.5.133 Report to Moderator	Re: HOW BIG ? in reply to Boss Hog, 09-01-2012 05:34:21   The light front end will make it steer like power steering. If it's dicy then put some weight on the front. If you want to spend all day cutting 5 acres then buy a lawn "tractor" more commonly known as a lawn mower.Just my 2 cents but I'm on flat ground. [Reply]  [No Email]
2tractors 08-31-2012 18:03:27 207.144.5.133 Report to Moderator	Re: HOW BIG ? in reply to dagger dog, 08-31-2012 17:27:06   6 FT. is about as big as you want to go and it will handle most heavy grass in first (high).The mower will stick out past the rear wheels a little but you can reverse the wheels by turning them inside out and swapping sides then let the front end out to match the back. It's not necessary but this way anything the front wheels clear then so will the mower. I also use a 6ft. finish mower. If your 59 is not a 2 stage then an override clutch should be attached to the PTO so the hog won't push you into something. [Reply]  [No Email]