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Steve (WI)

06-10-1999 04:59:03

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I need some help chosing a brush hog for my 8N. I have looked around and it seems the 5-footers weigh in at around 500#. That seems like too much for the 8N hydraulics and light 3-point hitch. On the other hand, the 4-footer seems to be a special order item and costs almost as much as the 5-foot. I'm leaning towards a 5-footer, but would appreciate your input. I just got this great tractor, and don't want to wreck anything on it.

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DAVE

01-23-2001 13:23:01

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Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Steve (WI), 06-10-1999 04:59:03

I HAVE A 5FT MOWER ON MY STOCK 1949 8N AND IT IS A HOWSE. IT MOWS BETTER THAN THE BUSH HOG BRAND BACAUSE IT IS LIGHTER AND IS GEARED FASTER. WORKS GREAT!!!!

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Mike S

06-10-1999 15:55:38

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Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Steve (WI), 06-10-1999 04:59:03

My neighbor had a six foot on his and while it was a little hard to lift, it worked fine. And I'm sure you have read enough of this board to know that you have to get an overrun clutch for the PTO. enjoy. I think mowing is as good as therapy as you can get, especially in my case, as I do it because I want to, not because I have to.

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John

06-12-1999 19:46:14

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Re: Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Mike S, 06-10-1999 15:55:38

What is an overrun clutch for the PTO?

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Dell (WA)

06-13-1999 09:11:56

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Re: Re: Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to John, 06-12-1999 19:46:14

John..... ..The Over-Running Coupler (clutch) is a 1-way power transfer device (a ratchet) mounted on the tractor's PTO shaft. Typically used with a brush-hog mower.

What happens is when you de-clutch to slow down for a turn, all that rotory energy/inertia from those swinging blades feed back thru the PTO to the gear box and your tractor keeps on going instead of slowing down. And you run into the corner of the barn, or fencepost, or over the bank down into the creek, or moma's new car....or some other calamity..... It will prevent some pretty expensive "mistakes" including some nasty tranny sounds too.

Remember, N-Tractors were designed before Brush-hogs were invented. This is not a design flaw, this is just the way it is. So for SAFETY's SAKE, use an ORC.

Yours for safer N-Tractoring, the safety preacher..... .Dell

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John

06-13-1999 19:43:47

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Dell (WA), 06-13-1999 09:11:56

Dell
Ps: Where would I get an ORC and are there different types? John from PA

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John

06-13-1999 19:26:56

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Dell (WA), 06-13-1999 09:11:56

Dell
Thanks for the explanation and good advise.
John

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8N270952

06-10-1999 08:22:14

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Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Steve (WI), 06-10-1999 04:59:03

I got mine with a HOWSE 5' brush hog that is in excess of 600 # on my 8N with no problems lifting or cutting, go for it.

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llamas

06-10-1999 05:09:37

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Re: 8N brush hog choices in reply to Steve (WI), 06-10-1999 04:59:03

If the hydraulics on your 8N are in good shape, they will lift a 500# implement with ease. Even if they are leaky, the lift itself is more than capable of handling that weight. You won't break a thing. Get the 5-footer, and don't worry about it.

llater,

llamas

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