Hello. Im Don. Few months back, bought our first tractor. A used Kubota B7610 with a front loader, woods finish mower, and tiller. All have been working very well. Wife is wanting animals, we have a 2+ acre field out back, looking to do some hay. To that end, I have searched this site for tips, things to look for.
I bought a JD 350 sickle mower for $500. Seller did not have a tractor, so I did not see it run. Sickle bar moves easily. Knives will need to be replaced. Everything looks solid. PTO shaft did not slide, coupler was rust froze.
Both of these items have been corrected.
I get it connected to the tractor 3pt.
3pt does lift it, albeit tilted to bar head side.
I think this might be related to the mower being set to the Wide position.
An issue I've encountered, the kick back bracket is to tall when I use the drawbar. It hits the PTO shaft.
Could I use this drop down trailer hitch:
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.
I bought a JD 350 sickle mower for $500. Seller did not have a tractor, so I did not see it run. Sickle bar moves easily. Knives will need to be replaced. Everything looks solid. PTO shaft did not slide, coupler was rust froze.
Both of these items have been corrected.
I get it connected to the tractor 3pt.
3pt does lift it, albeit tilted to bar head side.
I think this might be related to the mower being set to the Wide position.
An issue I've encountered, the kick back bracket is to tall when I use the drawbar. It hits the PTO shaft.
Could I use this drop down trailer hitch:
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.