Offset Brush Hog
Looking to mow 1-1/2 miles of trail/road with 49 Ford 8N (20 hp). Mostly grass, some blackberry, some 3 mo old willows grow over this access road and like to keep it tidy. Right now it is a multi-day chore with a Stihl weed whacker (with brush blade) Ok to do some hand work but like to get the bulk with tractor.
What I think would be great is a brush hog type mower offset so it mowed 12 or 18 inches outside the rear tire. This would allow me to mow to the edge of the road, over the ditch, and in sunken areas right up to the wall. Cut the left side driving out; cut the right side driving home. Problem is I have never seen such an object�. And I�ve looked in the archives for both 8N and implements and a few google searches. Q1 Am I missing something, is there an offset brush-hog (and less than a zillion dollars) Or perhaps a very short sickle bar mower. Don�t want the mower sticking 3 ft past the wheel. Q2 Am I missing some critical bit of tractor operation (or more importantly safety) that makes this a terrible idea? Q3 Is making such a creature a worse idea? A PTO gearbox, a transverse shaft to a right angle drive, all scaled for 25 hp, some blades. Whole assy mounted to a steel deck with bracing and lift points. Sure cost more to make than purchase but if it was the right thing may be worth it. As always thanks in advance for your collective wisdom. PS I have posted in both Ford 8N and Imptlement Alley.
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