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Phil Tibbetts

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I have a Super H with mid mount mower ( IH 110) and wide front. Thinking about putting a narrow front on it. Will I be able to use the same hubs and bearings on narrow front? It would make the tractor easier to put under cover as I have limited space for 6 tractors and I will only be using it for trimming around the edges of fields and I like the idea of being able to mow with the cutter bar in the vertical position to trim off projecting branches from the trees. Opinions, good bad or anything welcome.
 
Go for the narrow front for all the reasons you mention. If it is able to run while upright, make sure you do not assume it will. Also be careful around trees, it will probably cut 1/2" hardwood branches if green, but will break parts on thicker or dry branches. The breakaway feature will fail to work when standing up. Be very careful with your fingers near the upright bar as they can sever your hand full of fingers much faster than you can let go. (this applies to the mower when stopped) Jim
 
thanks, I know it will mow vertical. I have an old Triumph roadside mower that will do the same thing but it is set up for my green 5103 with a wide front. I figured the narrow front would also let me get closer to trim the branches. Just exploring opinions and options at this point.
 
mid mount mower, is a great implement.

uh, if you have sidling land, the wide front is best. harder to tip over.
 
I have a mid mount sickle bar mower on a similar size tractor. I find myself reaching down over ditch banks. So I hung a few wheel weights on the left rear wheel for added security/stability.
 
If that is the case then best ya don't come up here and farm and BTW we have run narrow ft. tractors up here for many years. One must use common sense when working the hills . We have some hills that when your running the combine ya want to make sure the cab door is on the UP HILL SIDE and your standing on the OUTSIDE while doing a couple fields .
 
The width of the rear wheels will make more difference in the getting close to things while trimming. As for the hills argument We have hills though none like TV has over on the east side of OH. Like ha said need to use the noodle on them.
 
I agree. I have steep hills and have utility tractors and two tricycle. If it is too steep for my tricycle, I would not rum my utility on it. I have a Massey 265 utility. A 574 IHC and a CK35 Kioti and I can run my Farmall Utilities are dangerous without a loader as they are so short they can turn over backwards. Only people who like tricycles are those who grew up with them and know how to handle them. Working hills need good tires and brakes FWA is also helpful on a utility on hills but should only be used to get out of trouble.. With FWA, you have essentially four wheel brakes
 
We had a Super C narrow front with a front end loader for years and never had any problems. You are right, use your noggin.
 
Some other things to consider, A narrow front will enable you to turn much quicker and with a tighter radius. That is one problem some get into when switching back and forth between wide and narrow fronts. Groundhog holes, dead-furrows and operating on plowed ground will be more of a hazard, Especially if you don't have power steering. Another thing to watch out for is if you are using a swath-board on the outer shoe, Especially if you only have single acting hydraulics or don't have a restrictor or metering valve. I hung a mud flap under the mower drive shaft to help keep grass from getting wrapped up as well.
 
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