Bush Hog repair question

[mrmikey]

Never underestimate what can happen when something is moving at those velocities.

Nope, never underestimate where, when or how. As MR said, I've seen damage done in ways that no one could do intentionally.

 

[TORQUIN]

Seems like this would be a great time to get a stump jumper for it. Solves two problems, the broken part and the lack of stump jumper.

Chris

 

[rslee]

Seems like this would be a great time to get a stump jumper for it. Solves two problems, the broken part and the lack of stump jumper.

Chris

As I’ve already mentioned, those 2 items would total nearly $800. No way I’m sinking that into an old bush hog that came with the tractor when I bought it. Also not buying just the OEM replacement bar for $440. I’m going to talk to some local places to see what options I have to have a new bar made. I’ll also ask about welding it and possibly beefing it up with support on the front and back. I have a friend’s bush hog right now, so not an urgent need.

 

[TORQUIN]

As I’ve already mentioned, those 2 items would total nearly $800. No way I’m sinking that into an old bush hog that came with the tractor when I bought it. Also not buying just the OEM replacement bar for $440. I’m going to talk to some local places to see what options I have to have a new bar made. I’ll also ask about welding it and possibly beefing it up with support on the front and back. I have a friend’s bush hog right now, so not an urgent need.

OK, I didn't read every reply in the thread. You might look at other places like Agri-supply. I replaced my stump jumper, on a Howse brand, from Agri, and it was very reasonable. It seems like some of the parts are universal, so that may be the case for a stump jumper, fitting your shaft size.

Chris

 

[klm]

If you 'v got a good equipment trailer, load that brush hog on it and haul it to the nearest scrap yard.

 

[ttouring]

I have an old 6’ Bush Hog that has a cracked blade bar at the edge of the shaft hole for the gear box. It doesn’t have a stump jumper, and I hit the bar on a stump the last time I mowed. Is this something that can be safely welded to repair, or is that too risky? I know balancing will be an issue, but being right at the center hole should help. Otherwise, the part is $440 on an old cutter, so would be a total loss and would replace the bush hog.

A used one might be an option.

 

[Little Red Tractor]

You should be able to replace that cross bar.
Check with a Bush Hog dealer.

From the picture, I'd have to agree that this would be the best option. I would not trust the best weld on that crack. The entire piece has been stressed out of shape by that impact, most likely.

 

[Kasamoto]

Take it off, clean it up and weld it if you can weld well. You might even want to reinforce it a bit. Bushhogs seldom are well-balanced after they have run for a few years. A little extra weight that close to the center would not be a problem. If you want to balance the part you could weld a few washers on the other side.

 

[schoeny]

Did the shaft where the bolt holds blade on get bent , when you hit the stump

 

[2manyrocks]

You wrote some things. But explain how I can be sitting on a tractor and lose my leg from a bush hog blade.

The more likely problem is for someone standing on the ground. I've seen bush cutters sling grape fruit sized rocks 100 yards in the blink of an eye. I wouldn't take any chances with the blade coming apart.