[AT] Brush hog question

[Chuck Saunders]

Yes and no, but more no. The chain top link will allow the brush hog
follow the land instead of the rigid 3 point which would attempt
bridge the rear wheels off of the ground, but I think it would more
likely break the mower framework. With a chain top link there is
nothing to keep the mower from pivoting on the lift arms conceivably
allowing the mower to flip on to the operator. I have no idea if this
is possible or not. There was a suggestion to use a limited travel
toplink so that the mover could pivot but there would be a stop
eventually.
How's that for thoughts on the subject?
Chuck Saunders
KC MO

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Mike Meulenberg <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
> Hi All, I have a question about using a brush hog. I bought one at an auction Saturday, its a John Deere 513, in nice shape. When I was picking it up, the old fella that was helping me hook it to my tractor told me to use a chain instead of a rigid top link. Any thoughts on that?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike M
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