AC model C, 3 pt hitch and brush hog questions

I assume that the 40 HP rating on the brush hog is a maximum HP that should be used, is that correct or is this a minimum rating?

What HP is the AC model C rated at?

Will my Model C will be able to adequately power and pull this brush hog.

From pictures of a 3 point hitch conversion kit and a brush hog with its shielded drive shaft, it didn't look like the brush hog drive shaft would reach the PTO shaft on the tractor. Can I assume that it will reach? Is the brush hog drive shaft extendable or is it fixed length?

From a picture of the 3 pt conversion hitch it looks like a hydraulic shaft holds the hitch in position. Is there a way to lock the 3 pt hitch in place without relying on the hydraulic shaft to maintain the height?

Will the connector on the brush hog drive shaft properly mate with the PTO shaft on the tractor? Will I need an adapter?

Thanks, Rick

I have a C with a homemade 3pt hitch. It works fine with a 5 ft mower. Many of the points mentioned in ealier posts are true. The front end
is light, you may need front weights. Over running
clutch is a must. One hydraulic cylinder is weak. I plan on putting another ram on my hitch. HP is somewhere around 20..? I had to put an adapter under the over running clutch to make it fit, but
you can buy over running clutches to fit the small
pto. I did have to cut the mower driveshaft 5-6" to make it fit. I can send you pictures of it hooked up if you would like, e-mail me. My hitch is homemade but it has similar physics as the manufactured ones.

I have a C with a 3 point hitch. It works great for using a blade. anything heavier is to much for the cylinder to lift.(The front of the tractor is also to light without weights)
I personnally would to get a pull type bush hog for the C. I think they have plenty of power for a 4-5 foot mower, I just think the tractor was not designed to properly pull 3 pt hitch implements.

Definitely by the over running clutch.

Erick