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Any info on this 6ft brush hog?

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osutim1

04-02-2014 20:47:57




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Can anybody look at my 6ft brush hog and maybe tell me who makes it etc? I used it the last year some and it is just too much and too heavy for my 8n. I was thinking about trying to trade it for a 4ft or a finish mower?

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TheOldHokie

04-04-2014 14:10:06




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to osutim1, 04-02-2014 20:47:57  
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Tough to tell from the tiny picture but looks an awful lot like my Mohawk.

TOH



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Royse

04-03-2014 16:24:48




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to osutim1, 04-02-2014 20:47:57  
I can't help you on the brand, it doesn't look like a Ford or the
Woods brand I had. 5 ft would be good on an 8N.

With a finish mower you might handle a 6 ft.
Different machine though.

No offense meant, but are you aware of the differences in design
and uses of a rotary mower compared to a finish mower?

Many people with their first tractor/mower are not.



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soundguy

04-03-2014 06:35:23




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to osutim1, 04-02-2014 20:47:57  
see if you can trade it for a 5, or trade the 8n for a real tractor ;) .. like an 8XX series or 3 cyl job even..



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LeoinMI

04-04-2014 09:46:24




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to soundguy, 04-03-2014 06:35:23  
I agree with you about the 800 series Fords Chris. Best option about the 86o's and 9xx,s is the independent PTO. That is great for brush hogging. My NAA is o.k for hogging,..but I prefer the bigger model Fords for that task.



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soundguy

04-04-2014 14:05:37




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to LeoinMI, 04-04-2014 09:46:24  
technically..t he *6* are dual clutch live pto, and the *7/8-1 models have the independent. For some things having live or independent is quite nice..

I think I'd take PS over live pto, unless I ran a hay bailer, or rake..



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Popgun

04-03-2014 13:00:30




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to soundguy, 04-03-2014 06:35:23  
sg 8Ns are real tractors, wink so are 9 and 2Ns wink again. I have mowed with them for over 30 yrs they all do fine. Had to mow in low sometimes. Do you hog in Fla? and what do you use? I have mowed sunflower stands that are thick and 3 ins dim. and tower over my head. In south MO. SE KA and OK they mow cedar and small oaks tree in pastures with Ns and TOs.



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soundguy

04-03-2014 13:56:59




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to Popgun, 04-03-2014 13:00:30  
sure I mow in florida.

last time I used my N for anything real was the day before i bought my first 53+ series.. ;)

the N is quaint and easy to work on.. but gets exceeded in usefull options by just about everything 53+ or at least 55+ anyway. NAA has a few parts support issues and 1-of type problems that make it less attractive than a 55+ model.

I mow with rowcrops now..950/951, 740, 4000 etc..

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Popgun

04-03-2014 15:28:40




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to soundguy, 04-03-2014 13:56:59  
Well your out of my class and me and my Ns will just keep doing things the old way, I stopped my forward progress in 1973 and there I will remain. To old to change except I would like a 3000, see the ebay 3000 posting I posted. But to far for me.



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soundguy

04-03-2014 15:35:44




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to Popgun, 04-03-2014 15:28:40  
3000 are ok.. but I like my 9XX better to be honest. now move to a 4xxx 3 cyl ag model and you've got some real machine..

Don't get me worng.. I don't dislike N's.. It's just that moving 2.5ys up gets you all the stuff they left out of the N and yey you keep all the good things too.. so it's a win win.. and 8n and 00 series cost about the same anyway nowadays.

weight / length differences in an 8n and an 860 are so close that they will both run in the same spaces..

important benefits.. like factor PS, and easier to tap hyds.

all the other stuff , work wise is about the same.

same easy mechanical brakes. same type of mechanical section of the stering boxes.. .. etc.. etc. all the usual wear assemblies function the same.. and are as easy to work on. clutch.. pto shaft.. front axle.. etc.

53+ gets you into a better breathing, more fuel efficient OHV engine ( at least till you get to the large carb models that do get a lil hungry. :) ) 50hp + ona gasser can be a hair scarry to the wallet. :)

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maxwell99

04-03-2014 05:36:30




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to osutim1, 04-02-2014 20:47:57  
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I agree with others, a 6 ft rotary cutter would be a load for a 8N Ford tractor.

I have a TO-35 Ferguson and this 5 ft. Howse rotary is plenty of a load in heavy tall weeds and grass.

You should be able to handle a light duty 5 ft. cutter.

I would just place your cutter up for sale and use that money to buy a 5 ft model. I think you cutter is a Howse as it looks a lot like mine, but not for sure. I do not think a 4 ft. cutter will cut out your rear wheel tracts, do not think you will like that.

Safety Note: *******no matter what cutter you buy, be sure to save enough money back to get an over riding clutch for the tractor pto shaft, this is a safety must for these old tractors with out live pto!!!!!

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Britcheflee

04-04-2014 11:53:52




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to maxwell99, 04-03-2014 05:36:30  
where can you get the plastic cover for the exposed driveline?

Thanks



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Dean

04-02-2014 20:57:54




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to osutim1, 04-02-2014 20:47:57  
Not sure of the manufacturer but might be a Howse.

ANY 6' rough cut rotary mower is too big for an 8N.

Dean



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osutim1

04-02-2014 21:12:07




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to Dean, 04-02-2014 20:57:54  
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Oh yeah, I figured that out within a minute of first use and parked it and has been sitting there since.It came with the tractor my wife's grandfather left her



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john B. ne in

04-03-2014 15:09:12




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to osutim1, 04-02-2014 21:12:07  
I would sell rather than trade your 6 footer. It should bring more than a 5 footer any day. Don't buy a 4 footer though. It won't cover your tracks as someone else stated. If the mowing gets to tuff, just take a smaller cut with the 5. Where are you located.



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Caryc

04-03-2014 16:26:07




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 Re: Any info on this 6ft brush hog? in reply to john B. ne in, 04-03-2014 15:09:12  
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Good advice above don't buy a 4 footer. I've been using a 5 foot Woods M5 on my 8N for ten years with no problems.



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