Rotary Cutter Howse Rotary Cutter
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RoyJackson
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I should have taken the picture before I cut 30 acres with it!
Nah, if we want the pristine pics, we can go to the manufacturer's website. I enjoy seeing 'em working, myself.
So, Clemson..how about filling out the profile (use the control panel link) so we know about your tractor, location, etc.?
Nah, if we want the pristine pics, we can go to the manufacturer's website. I enjoy seeing 'em working, myself.
So, Clemson..how about filling out the profile (use the control panel link) so we know about your tractor, location, etc.?
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Hey, Clemson! I have the 5' version of the same cutter.
Before I took mine out for any cutting, I added the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/5-33483-ChainGuards.jpg>chain guards</A> ($195). Do you plan to do something similar, or are you able to stay far, far away from cars, houses and living creatures?
Before I took mine out for any cutting, I added the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/5-33483-ChainGuards.jpg>chain guards</A> ($195). Do you plan to do something similar, or are you able to stay far, far away from cars, houses and living creatures?
I would love to have the chain guards. I think that they are a most worthwhile investment. Unfortunately, I need a plow more than chain guards, so they will have to wait. The only livestock in the pasture right now head south when I start mowing, so I am the only likely target for debris. I did manage to put a few dings in my legs while working over the blackberry bushes.
I was able to handle stuff up through an inch in diameter with no problems, and I have yet to shear a shear bolt, which is a good thing because I am not sure what size they are! My only gripe with the Howse mower is that the manual is really cheezy.
I was able to handle stuff up through an inch in diameter with no problems, and I have yet to shear a shear bolt, which is a good thing because I am not sure what size they are! My only gripe with the Howse mower is that the manual is really cheezy.
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<font color=blue>the manual is really cheezy</font color=blue>
I have the very same manual, Clemson, and if you think that one is, uh... sub-par, you should see the one I got for their box scraper. It's a truly content-free publication. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
I have the very same manual, Clemson, and if you think that one is, uh... sub-par, you should see the one I got for their box scraper. It's a truly content-free publication. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
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$195 for chain guards /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif
I also have a 6' Howse that I was considering adding chains to. I think I will go to Home Depot and buy some chain, round bar stock, some eye bolts, and make it myself.
I also have a 6' Howse that I was considering adding chains to. I think I will go to Home Depot and buy some chain, round bar stock, some eye bolts, and make it myself.
Bird
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Clemson, I tried the conveyor belt material on two different brush hogs; both a Bush Hog and a Howse. Hope you have better luck than I did; neither one lasted more than a day or two.
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I used angle iron, chain, and my little welder and made my own.
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<font color=blue>...considered getting some conveyor belt material ...</font color=blue>
If you're only cutting "grassy-light" material... Hummmm... it may last a few weeks or so...
As tough as that stuff looks and feels... the rough-heavy stuff you'll end up cutting is tougher... /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
You may want to consider just getting a "front" curtain chain to somewhat protect the tractor operator... if you're away from the general population and no OSHA rules to adhere to...
If you're only cutting "grassy-light" material... Hummmm... it may last a few weeks or so...
As tough as that stuff looks and feels... the rough-heavy stuff you'll end up cutting is tougher... /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
You may want to consider just getting a "front" curtain chain to somewhat protect the tractor operator... if you're away from the general population and no OSHA rules to adhere to...
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<font color=blue>$195 for chain guards</font color=blue> ... <font color=blue>make it myself</font color=blue>
At that point I had more money than time, Bill. Now I have neither.
There have been past discussions on building your own, including the thread. Another interesting read might be the one about the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=safety&Number=21348&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1#Post21348>Dangerous Projectile.
At that point I had more money than time, Bill. Now I have neither.
There have been past discussions on building your own, including the thread. Another interesting read might be the one about the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=safety&Number=21348&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1#Post21348>Dangerous Projectile.
TBone
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Clemson,
Thanks for the pics. I work about 8 miles from the Howse factory and I have owned a few pieces of their eqipment over the years.
Howse had some pretty serious quality problems at one time but I've been told they are doing much better. I know their facilities are much nicer and more modern than they used to be. I have a friend whose son works there and he told me that Howse recently got a pretty large contract for some equipment for John Deere - not sure if it was cutters or what.
I was out there on Monday and bought a 6' heavy duty cutter on their "seconds yard". They have some equipment that was returned and reworked, some has just been sitting around and looks bad (Howse paint jobs are terrible - if something sits out in the weather for two months, it looks like it is two years old). They even had one of their trucks that turned over a while back and scattered new equipment over about two acres. The salvageable pieces were sold at pretty low prices.
Anyway the 6' that I bought was just too good a bargain to pass up and had a full warranty so I hope it will be ok. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon.
TBone
Thanks for the pics. I work about 8 miles from the Howse factory and I have owned a few pieces of their eqipment over the years.
Howse had some pretty serious quality problems at one time but I've been told they are doing much better. I know their facilities are much nicer and more modern than they used to be. I have a friend whose son works there and he told me that Howse recently got a pretty large contract for some equipment for John Deere - not sure if it was cutters or what.
I was out there on Monday and bought a 6' heavy duty cutter on their "seconds yard". They have some equipment that was returned and reworked, some has just been sitting around and looks bad (Howse paint jobs are terrible - if something sits out in the weather for two months, it looks like it is two years old). They even had one of their trucks that turned over a while back and scattered new equipment over about two acres. The salvageable pieces were sold at pretty low prices.
Anyway the 6' that I bought was just too good a bargain to pass up and had a full warranty so I hope it will be ok. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon.
TBone
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<font color=blue>...I didn't know that I could buy just the front curtain as an option...</font color=blue>
You can order the front 6' chains and mounting hardware for your Howse for $73. + shipping to your door. (wt is about 46 lbs. for the front chain kit)
Good luck...
You can order the front 6' chains and mounting hardware for your Howse for $73. + shipping to your door. (wt is about 46 lbs. for the front chain kit)
Good luck...
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In this case, I would order direct from the factory parts section, because of the shipping weight involved...
Howse Implements (601) 428-0841 - Parts Dept.
Ask to order 1/2 chain kit (front or rear specify) for your model/size Howse rotary cutter.
Cheap insurance for safety.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Howse Implements (601) 428-0841 - Parts Dept.
Ask to order 1/2 chain kit (front or rear specify) for your model/size Howse rotary cutter.
Cheap insurance for safety.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
DaveHerndon
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I have the same cutter......pull it with my 8n. It's been awesome......had one problem with a bolt on the gearbox breaking, but that's all. I've cut some serious stuff with that cutter prior to getting my new tractor and the FEL.....cleanup is much easier now <g>
I'm in the market for a new 10 foot cutter for my NH TN70........looking at bush hog and rhino.
BTW, you got a manual with yours????? I don't remember getting one ....bought it from a guy new though, just up the road, who sells implements....guess he forgot to give me the manual.
I'm a computer guy....we don't read manuals anyway <smile>.
I'm in the market for a new 10 foot cutter for my NH TN70........looking at bush hog and rhino.
BTW, you got a manual with yours????? I don't remember getting one ....bought it from a guy new though, just up the road, who sells implements....guess he forgot to give me the manual.
I'm a computer guy....we don't read manuals anyway <smile>.
