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Is it OK to bushhog in reverse?

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David in SC

05-26-2003 16:58:45




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I know, it is not the right way, but I have done it for years in very small quantity and never had any trouble. But now I have bought some land that is just eaten up with 1" wild hedge. It's everywhere. Hard to even walk through. Does it hurt to hog in reverse for long stretches? I know it's hard on the clutch assembly going 10 feet at a time, but I need to get this land cleaned up. Would it be better to rent a skidsteer and push this garbage up? Anyone have a better way to get rid of the stuff? Fencing not currently in place.

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David in SC

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DallasGa

05-26-2003 18:27:40




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 Re: Is it OK to bushhog in reverse? in reply to David in SC, 05-26-2003 16:58:45  
Ha David, Bushhogs ain't really made to cut in reverse,but I don't think it will hurt anything. Your idea about the bobcat is the way to go.8N's aren't very good at clearing land and neither is a bushhog.You can chop it up,but the stumps will sucker back forever.If it's more than an acre or so,I'd hire a loader,it will save you money in the long run.A loader and operator is about $60 per hour here in N.Ga.Have them pile it up and burn it next winter,it will be big fun!

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BOB

05-26-2003 17:46:59




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 Re: Is it OK to bushhog in reverse? in reply to David in SC, 05-26-2003 16:58:45  
That is they way i do it,back up with hog in the air then drop it down and go hope you have a over running clucth on it? BOB



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bg

05-26-2003 17:41:17




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 Re: Is it OK to bushhog in reverse? in reply to David in SC, 05-26-2003 16:58:45  
Why would it be hard on the clutch going in reverse? The clutch doesn't care. The transmission determines the direction. I used to bushhog in reverse for hours at a time when knocking down kudzu and greenbriars. I'd back up with the bushhog raised up and then drop it down and drive forward. That way it cuts twice. The only bad thing about hogging in reverse is that you get a stiff neck.....



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