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    Anyone put a tow hitch on a flail mower?

    This would be pretty useful for me, but I'm worried the mower body might buckle. It's an older Caroni 1600. The trailer is not large. Let's say under a ton laden. I could use a tube across the back for reinforcement but then the forces would just transfer through the end plates to the front of...
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    Anyone tried teeth on a rear blade?

    I have a 6' rear blade that I would like to try with a ratchet rake or Piranha style profile for heavy brush clearance (Gorse). I figure you would offset it and use one end. Anyone tried it? Tractor is old-school, 2WD, 48 HP, 4000 lb. (I have no FEL and no plans for one.)
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    Front Ballast: Chassis or Wheel weights?

    I have a 1973 David Brown 885. It has no power steering and I've been advised against fitting a FEL as it will risk damaging the steering box and parts are NLA. Therefore I plan to be working with rear attachments only. These tractors are renowned for being front-light. If I want to ballast the...
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