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Toplink on a brush hog

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Steve

03-29-1999 09:36:27




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Has anyone ever used a brush hog without the toplink in place? My ground has a few dips that saddle the tractor / mower and I thought that maybe it would "float" better
without the toplink. I have seen chains made
for this purpose but I don't want to end up
with the deck on top of me! Any input
appreciated.




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george s

03-29-1999 10:55:29




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 Re: Toplink on a brush hog in reply to Steve, 03-29-1999 09:36:27  
You answered your own question. You definitly don't want the deck on top of you! Spoils the hole day! Try using limiter chains,check the archives.



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Paul Fox

03-29-1999 11:04:42




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 Re: Re: Toplink on a brush hog in reply to george s, 03-29-1999 10:55:29  
I also keep one hand on the 3 point lever, and as the front of the tractor starts to head down over a dip, drop the three point all the way to keep the tail of the 'hog down. Lift as the tractor starts going up the other side, and return to normal cutting height when back on level ground. A bit of a pain, and you can get a wicked crick in your neck watching the 'hog all the time, but it makes for a nicer mowing job, and is a LOT safer than a chain toplink.

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Steve Hansen

03-29-1999 18:01:00




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 Re: Re: Re: Toplink on a brush hog in reply to Paul Fox, 03-29-1999 11:04:42  
Most of the newer rotary cutters (brush hogs) have some provision for flex. Howse provides a slot for the top link. Others provide a chain or a bar with a segment of chain between the top link attachment point and the rear of the deck - a flexable strut. If you have an older "hog" with a fixed strut(s) you may be able to update your rig. Take a look at the newer stuff and see what you can come up with.

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