Rotary mower

Philip8n

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Hi I am looking at buying a Three point rotary mower to mow behind my 8n, any suggestions? I have only a couple of acres of mostly weed and small brush that need to be mowed twice (or more) every year before the fire season up here.
Thank you
 
I had very good luck with a King Kutter brand.
They are a low end cutter but served well behind a 23HP N series Ford.
Whatever you do buy a 5' model.
It will be the same width as your tires and you'll be able to cut close to obstacles.
If you get into some thick stuff you can reduce the width of the swath you are taking.
You also want to make certain you use an over running clutch or ORC on that setup.
N series fords are transmission PTO and when that cutter is spun up to pto speed it will have a heck of a lot of inertia that can propel you into a tree, ditch or whatever.
It doesn't help to stomp on the clutch as it will keep pushing you forward.
I like the style of ORC like is in the photo below. Push button style costs a little more but is easy to put on or take off your tractor.


QDOVERRUNNING.jpg
 
Hi UltraDog thank you for your reply! Pretty new to tractors , got a good deal on this 8N tractor, now I am looking for implements. I guess I 'll start with a Rotary Mower.I'll take your advice and get a over running clutch first. Nice to be able to get good advice from this forum
Philip

(quoted from post at 17:46:17 10/05/14) I had very good luck with a King Kutter brand.
They are a low end cutter but served well behind a 23HP N series Ford.
Whatever you do buy a 5' model.
It will be the same width as your tires and you'll be able to cut close to obstacles.
If you get into some thick stuff you can reduce the width of the swath you are taking.
You also want to make certain you use an over running clutch or ORC on that setup.
N series fords are transmission PTO and when that cutter is spun up to pto speed it will have a heck of a lot of inertia that can propel you into a tree, ditch or whatever.
It doesn't help to stomp on the clutch as it will keep pushing you forward.
I like the style of ORC like is in the photo below. Push button style costs a little more but is easy to put on or take off your tractor.


<img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Ultradog/QDOVERRUNNING.jpg">
 
I use a 6' bush hog, works well, if in heavy material cut a lesser width. This width will allow you to mow close to objects. Also I put the ORC on the brush hog so I don't have to bother with it everytime I mow.
 
PTO Shaft size

My Neighbor just got a 9N and the very first thing I helped him with was changing out the original 1-1/8" shaft for the later style 1-3/8" shaft. You can get one right on this sight. That will get the right shaft to fit the new Rotary Mower. bjr
 

No matter if it is a 5footer or a 6 footer, you WILL want a Front Weight on your tractor, to keep the front on the ground..!
I find that in taller stuff, you always need to over-lap one rear tire width with a Rotary Mower, so you LOOSE at least one Foot of mowing width to start with..
If you can dress the blades once in a while (on a good sized bench Grinder), you ought to be happy with a 6 footer..BUT, why not put a good 6' Finish Mower on instead.?
It would be lighter and do a nicer job in short to average cutting..
I cut some pretty big stuff with my 72" woods, but not a lot of Brush and it handles it well.
You can get either side or rear discharge..

Ron.
 

Man, YOU are SOME Neat-Freak..!!

I KNOW you went out and took that off, just to show how Clean you keep your equipment...!!!!!

GOOD Idea, especially for a New novice..

NOW, we need to impress him with SAFETY and how NOT to hook things up to his Ford tractor..!!
Helped pull several out from under a couple..
Ron.
 
Thanks to all that responded and BushhogPapa
All good advice about the 8N thank you.

I have mostly weeds and tall Grass, but it is a field that has not been cleaned up. Quite a few oak stumps, rocks and red clay. I have to keep the fire hazards down up in the north state here. I figure a category one rotary mower and the 8N should help anyways. BTW I take all the advice that is offered.
Thanks again
Philip

(quoted from post at 00:45:41 10/07/14)
No matter if it is a 5footer or a 6 footer, you WILL want a Front Weight on your tractor, to keep the front on the ground..!
I find that in taller stuff, you always need to over-lap one rear tire width with a Rotary Mower, so you LOOSE at least one Foot of mowing width to start with..
If you can dress the blades once in a while (on a good sized bench Grinder), you ought to be happy with a 6 footer..BUT, why not put a good 6' Finish Mower on instead.?
It would be lighter and do a nicer job in short to average cutting..
I cut some pretty big stuff with my 72" woods, but not a lot of Brush and it handles it well.
You can get either side or rear discharge..

Ron.
 
What brand is the ORC that you show in the picture? The one I have has a roll pin in it that is covered by the grease zerks. This looks like a lot better deal.
 
The overrun clutch is an absolute must for the reasons stated.

If you use an adapter it is just one more thing to vibrate in a turn
so if it works for you, I'd go with changing out the shaft for a 1
3/8.

What is said about a 6' is how I see it. However, a 6' is a lot of
mower for 23 ponies. I run one on my 2000D and it's about all it
can take.

I made a rack that bolted onto the front axle unused width
adjustment bolt holes that would accept 6x8x16 cement blocks.
Since everything was in pieces it was easy to put on and take off.
I think I had 6 on there on my 2000 and could lift a 1600# 5x6
roll of hay and still have excellent steerability.

Good luck,
Mark
 

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