Attaching Brush Hog on 3pt what kind of top link do you use ?

[greg_g]

I use a hydraulic toplink, although you didn't specify if your new LS had hydraulic rear remotes. In the past I'd always get rotary cutters with pivot point where the toplink connects to the mower. This combination is called a "flexible toplink", and is what permits the mower to float with the terrain (see orange attachment). My most recent rotary cutter however, is not of flexible toplink design. Rather, the metal straps that connect the toplink connection to the mower deck are hinged in the middle. This design is not quite as efficient, but still manages to keep the tail wheel on the ground over most terrain.

//greg//

 

[Xfaxman]

I use a solid top link but the way my land lays there is no problem. If I had rough ground I would use a chain or better yet use a trailer hitch type. I used a trailer hitch type for years and like them best.

Ok you stumped me! What is a trailer hitch type?

Google image search didn't show any.

 

[Fallon]

My RC has the hinge like Greg_Gs orange photo. I upgraded to a TnT kit with float on both axis & quick hitch though. I may end up removing the hinge & just use float to make hitching up a hair easier. A little bit of a pain to catch the floppy hinge with the quick hitch hook.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Ok you stumped me! What is a trailer hitch type? Google image search didn't show any.

I believe he is referring to a drag or pull type cutter. They hook to the draw bar instead of the three point hitch.

 

[Xfaxman]

I believe he is referring to a drag or pull type cutter. They hook to the draw bar instead of the three point hitch.

Yep, that makes sense, thanks. My mind was still up at the toplink, thinking of something to allow movement.