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to30 bush hog size question??

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Chris

07-04-2004 10:57:12




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Got a 52 to30 and i have a 5ft finish mower for it that i use on 3 acres and am wanting to get a bush hog, there is an auction coming up this weekend and there are 2 6ft bush hogs for sale, will my fergy be able to run one of these if i can get 1 at a decent price? i got about 3acres of bush hogging that is about 3ft high, i dont have a problem if i have to cut it 2 times now, i figure if i get my own then i can mow it every now and then instead of whenever i can borrow one!! lol thanks, chris

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Boss Hog

07-06-2004 05:14:45




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 Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to Chris, 07-04-2004 10:57:12  
I borrowed a 6' Woods brand mower once and used it on a TO-35. The pump knocked a lot, and the tractor could barely pick it up. The front tires only hit the tops of the bumps going down the road.

Before I took the mower off, I walked around to the front of the tractor, grabbed hold and picked the front end of the tractor off the ground.

So I wouldn't recommend it, unless you get a really LIGHT mower. A 5' mower is about right.

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phil(va)

07-05-2004 18:09:06




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 Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to Chris, 07-04-2004 10:57:12  
Chris, it will handle the 6 ft. hog in most conditions, depending on thickness and height of the grass or course, and also on speed as others mentioned. However, one respondent did mention you might be light in the front and that might come into play on a hillside, or most likely when loading it on a trailer. Also, the six ft hog overlaps the rear wheels and if you mow in tight spots your tractor may get thru but the hog might hang up, a jarring sensation that will surprise you and might make your pants a little tight....

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James, UK

07-04-2004 11:11:25




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 Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to Chris, 07-04-2004 10:57:12  
It should be able to handle a 6 foot no problem - I use a 6 foot finishing mower with my TED20 85 in grass up to four feet high - OK, it's in first gear, but it handles it well.

HTH



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Belleville Neil

07-06-2004 06:59:54




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 Re: Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to James, UK, 07-04-2004 11:11:25  
Does anyone else use a finishing mower on 4 foot high grass? John, what height do you start at - I assume this must take two or more passes?



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John (UK)

07-07-2004 13:43:00




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 Re: Re: Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to Belleville Neil, 07-06-2004 06:59:54  
I dont know of anyone that uses a finishing mower on that height of grass...the Hayter mower that was mentioned..isnt actually a finishing mower its more of a hay mower it just cuts it and leaves it (unless someone has boxed it in) but it was designed to just cut longish grass....not what you guys have to put up with...really the forward speed of the TE20 and TO20/30 is too fast for a 6ft mower to be fair so its working flat out all the time. BUT you pays your money and takes your choice.

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Jerry/MT

07-04-2004 14:35:47




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 Re: Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to James, UK, 07-04-2004 11:11:25  
It is my understanding that if you don't mind cutting in the lower gears, the only other limitation is the weight of the mower. Some mowers are so heavy, they can't be lifted by the three point and if they can be lifted, the front end gets pretty light, making handling a problem. You might require front weights in the latter case. By the way, make sure you get an overunning coupler (ORC) for your tractor if you don't all ready have one. The PTO is driven off the transmission in such a way that the inertia of the rotary cutter will drive the rear wheels independent of whether the clutch is disengaged or not. In other words your mower might take you to places you don't want to go.

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Gene Stevens OH - Tx

09-14-2004 20:03:21




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 Re: Re: Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to Jerry/MT, 07-04-2004 14:35:47  
I got a OCR for my TO-20. Where does it mount? Gene



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Chris

07-05-2004 18:15:26




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 Re: Re: Re: to30 bush hog size question?? in reply to Jerry/MT, 07-04-2004 14:35:47  
well the land i am mowing is all flat. the weight does kind of make me feel a little uncomfortable, if nothing else i will just buy it and see how it does and if i dont like it, i will clean it up and paint it real good and sell it to purchase a 5 foot. thanks, chris



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