[AT] Brush hog question

[Chuck Saunders]

Then I think that we are in  agreement.
Chuck

On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM, charlie hill
<charliehill at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Chuck,  if you ever look at a Woods brand brush hog (and some other brands
> too) there is some sort of linkage in the part of the frame that attaches to
> the 3rd link of the 3pt to allow the cutter frame to pivot a few inches on
> the lower 3pt pins but will not allow it to flip over on the operator.   I
> understand why folks use a chain for a 3rd link but in my opinion it is
> dangerous.
>
> Charlie Hill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Saunders
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:18 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Brush hog question
>
> 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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