Brush Hog mods

[scootr]

We got some time to extend the wheel mount behind so the wheel can turn 360º. Not pretty but a utilitarian modification. We used some 3/8 plate laying about. Then we loaded the hog on the trailer. Finally off the lift and out of the way. It is ready for transport back to my shop tomorrow.
Things I'm still wanting to do to it. Add skid plates 2x2 angle to the skirts.
Add chain to the front opening. Can anybody recommend a size and spacing for the chain? Replace broken grease fittings and grease. After testing - if warranted... paint
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[two_bit_score]

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Looking forward!

 

[ptsg]

We got some time to extend the wheel mount behind so the wheel can turn 360º. Not pretty but a utilitarian modification. We used some 3/8 plate laying about. Then we loaded the hog on the trailer. Finally off the lift and out of the way. It is ready for transport back to my shop tomorrow.
Things I'm still wanting to do to it. Add skid plates 2x2 angle to the skirts.
Add chain to the front opening. Can anybody recommend a size and spacing for the chain? Replace broken grease fittings and grease. After testing - if warranted... paint
PICS TOMORROW

Get those chains as close as possible to each other so the debris have less room to escape.

I was cringing on a new Spanish made cutter I saw last night for sale that had like 2.5" open space between the chains along with a very light chain. That left a looot of room for things to go out flying.

I like the spacing on mine. Seems to work fairly well. I can't measure the exact spacing as the cutter is on the remote propriety and I don't know when I'm going back there again. Chains look like either 1/4" or 5/16" and spacing maybe 1.5" or close to that.

 

[scootr]

That looks good. Thanks for such a good pictures of that thing.

 

[ptsg]

If you need some more details, let me know.

 

[ArlyA]

That rear idler wheel is great when you back into a lump or hill you'd like to cut. Over the weekend I did that maybe 15 times.

 

[scootr]

That rear idler wheel is great when you back into a lump or hill you'd like to cut. Over the weekend I did that maybe 15 times.

We extended the wheel mount 12 " to allow the wheel to rotate 360º with about 2 inches of clearance.

 

[LPowell1]

One of these connecting links but got a little bit of over spray.

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Where do you buy these links?

 

[ptsg]

Where do you buy these links?

Pretty much any place that sells rigging equipment should have those readily available.

Found this one after a quick search: Connecting Links | Hammerlock Coupling Links | Grade 80 | USCC

 

[yubh8tn]

If you need some more details, let me know.

I would like to see more detail, nice job on that cutter.

 

[ptsg]

I would like to see more detail, nice job on that cutter.

Any detail in particular?

 

[3Ts]

I have a standard MX6 bush hog that has 1/4" chain for a guard front and back spaced about 1" apart.

 

[ptsg]

I have a standard MX6 bush hog that has 1/4" chain for a guard front and back spaced about 1" apart.

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A great example of a good chain skirt. I don't think anything can beat a good chain skirt in durability and efficiency at containing the debris.

 

[yubh8tn]

Any detail in particular?

Picture of the top of your cutter

 

[ptsg]

Picture of the top of your cutter

Here is a shiny one. First time using after I bought it.

 

[scootr]

I wish we could buy that int he USA... sales probably blocked by the EPA ... chain mower = cruelty to bushes

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I wish we could buy that int he USA... sales probably blocked by the EPA ... chain mower = cruelty to bushes

Dealers import all kinds of Italian equipment, so I don't see why you couldn't get one if you put in a request.

 

[scootr]

Dealers import all kinds of Italian equipment, so I don't see why you couldn't get one if you put in a request.

And an arm or a leg ?

 

[j13smiley]

I never knew those were not available here until I read the other thread.

Then tonight came in and saw this thread, very cool to watch the build!

 

[Lineman North Florida]

And an arm or a leg ?

Yeah, couldn't say for sure about the price, what I can say is most of the things I see like the Italian made 3 point hitch fertilize spreaders and finish mowers are very competitively priced and from what I have seen are of pretty good quality.