[AT] Brush hog question

[Howard Weeks]

I have used a chain for the top link for at least 30 years.
Only problem is that it will wear out a link or two over time 
(years).  

Howard in GA

On 15 Nov 2011 at 14:18, Chuck Saunders wrote:

> 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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Howard Weeks
Harlem, GA 
K5JCP