Homemade bush hog.

dgoodman2 · Aug 17, 2019

I'm considering utilizing a 4' bush hog that is to small for anything I have. Considering building a mount that would hold it to the right of the tractor fior getting around field edges. I'd need a right angle gear box or use hydraulics. Might even consider being able to turn up on side vertically for side trimming. Anyone got a picture something similar. I know they make sidehogs but hard to justify for a hour or two a year. I'm well aware of safety considerations.

Otherwise. If you have any type useful creation for your farmall please share. I need a new project. Lol.

FBH44 · Aug 18, 2019

If you manufacture them, I might buy one.

tractorsam · Aug 18, 2019

There?s a front loader attachment primarily for compact tractors called a ?Laneshark? you might want to have a look at. Good luck. Sam

Janicholson · Aug 18, 2019

Hydraulic drive is much easier to configure than gear box/shaft drives. A 4X4 tool bar, and Fast hitch or 3 pt mount for it, that would provide the Right hand offset needed could make up the foundation. A henge to allow it to both sit flat on its own wheel system for flat edge trimming, and be lifted to 90 degrees for side mowing, is then possible. I see no real need to creat the complexity of a hydraulic tilt, it could be manual (for tilting to vertical). The depth control wheels would need to be capable of multi directional travel without sliding sideways. Jim

dgoodman2 · Aug 18, 2019

Yes I've seen them. Little pricey and not near as interesting as making your own.

dgoodman2 · Aug 18, 2019

You just summed up my thoughts exactly. Main frame, hydraulic power, and manual tilt. Add a mesh guard somewhere between seat and hog just for good measure.

dgoodman2 · Aug 18, 2019

Jim. What type size hydraulic pumps would you use? It's only a 4' hog.

Was actually thinking about adding a cylinder that would allow me to slide it farther right or pull it in closer also.

Janicholson · Aug 18, 2019

Sized to handle the 25 to 30 HP you expect to use at that width and brush. Make sure there is a relief valve in the system. Make sure your PTO RPM and Pump displacement/motor displacement and blade RPM are calculated. Ask when you get farther along if the RPM/displacement stuff is needed. Jim

dgoodman2 · Aug 19, 2019

Jim. I have no idea where to begin on hydraulic calculations. Rpm. Etc. can you point me to a resource.

Janicholson · Aug 19, 2019

This will get you on the way Jim
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