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Learning How to Brushhog

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Moonlite37

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I have been brushhogging for over 40 years but learned something new yesterday. I was pulling a Woods 6 ft pull type with limited power and was having trouble cutting a full swath, so took about a half swath and eased the load when turning right but did not pull easier when turning left. This was in Johnson grass about 10 feet tall where corn got flooded out cutting about 6 inches high.
 

according to Bush Hog manual...............

normally you should run the cutter level.

If low on horsepower, run it with the front down.

If you want finer clippings, run it with the front up, and it will cut the material twice.

And in heavy crops you can cut a half swatch.
 
I run mine with the rear end hiked up in the air, so it shoots cuttings out the back. Run mine with the runner wheel running on the ground, and I only lift the front with the 3-point. That way I lift only minimal weight, and can adjust depth of cut very easy. Cuts great, easy on the tractor.
 
I like the rear just high enough for the clippings to blow out on their own, rather than pile up inside and leave a clump. Obviously I want the blades in contact with the material as much as possible, but will forfeit a little for a smooth exit.
 
Everybody missed the point. If you are cutting a part swath, you should turn at the ends in the same direction the blade turns. Ideally you have enough power to cut Johnson grass as tall as it can be and make a full swath. I have two Woods 6 ft and a Howse ten foot.
 
Clippings blow across the mower and slam into the opposite side, causing a small wind row on that side. I mow such that the side receiving the clippings is opposite the uncut grass so that they won't accumulate where I am trying to cut new grass. Sharp blade and PTO rpm does the rest.
 
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