finish mowers

Nick167 · Sep 3, 2014

I'd like to get a finish mower to use behind the 8n when funds allow. Do i need to use an ORC or would just an adapter be fine?

Two Dogs · Sep 3, 2014

I'd get the ORC. TDF

Ultradog MN · Sep 3, 2014

No orc needed for a finish mower.
A finish mower does have some inertia when it's fully spun up but probably only about 1/4 of what a rotary mower has.

Nick167 · Sep 3, 2014

Thanks guys I already have an adapter and hated to spend 80 bucks on an ORC

VicS · Sep 3, 2014

You will need a over riding clutch. Can't shift from forward to reverse without one, unless blades are completely stopped. Had one behind a 40 JD. Vic

Sidekick · Sep 3, 2014

Tractors without live power are so much easier and safer to use with an orc. You won't regret putting it on. I've been there.

John B. · Sep 3, 2014

I'm like VicS, you'll need an ORC. It just makes a difference.
I have a belly mower on my farmall H and yes there is a little inertia there and you have to wait until the mower stops to shift gears or to go from neutral into gear, that and I found mowing in certain spots where you want to stop quick I have to pull the shift lever out of gear when I'm pushing in the clutch when I could be using that hand to lift the mower instead of shifting the shift lever before I shift into reverse.

oldtanker · Sep 3, 2014

My finish mower will push my 8N about 12 feet when you step on the clutch. It's up to you. Me? I put an ORC on mine.

Rick

Blackhole49 · Sep 4, 2014

I have a 6" Landpride on my 8n. Before I put the ORC on it it twisted the pto adapter. My 5" Caroni didn"t do that. If it was me, I would put the ORC on no matter what.

Nick167 · Sep 4, 2014

Well maybe I will get one after all thanks everyone

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