Improving my rotary mower

[aarolar]

Decided to improve upon my rotary mower before this mowing season got into full swing. Missed on the tail wheel length the first time around so I lengthened it and decided to upgrade to a clevis style hitch while I was at it.

 

[ninefinger]

I like the clevis idea but how will the top link attach ?

 

[aarolar]

I like the clevis idea but how will the top link attach ?

Ain't got that far yet...

 

[ninefinger]

I will keep an eye on this thread to see what you come up with. Good luck with it.

 

[IceStationZebra]

You could add bolt holes to the back of your new lower mounts and reuse the existing bracket just for the top link. You don't have an overall picture, but you probably wouldn't have to modify anything else that way. ISZ

 

[aarolar]

You could add bolt holes to the back of your new lower mounts and reuse the existing bracket just for the top link. You don't have an overall picture, but you probably wouldn't have to modify anything else that way. ISZ

It's very likely this will be the solution

 

[Gary Fowler]

Here is how my 7 foot rebuilt bush hog model 307 is built. The deck top is made from 1/4" deck plate with the ridges on the bottom. 1/4" deck plate is actually thicker than 1/4" with the added thickness of the top of the ridges adding a bit more thickness. The sides are made from channel iron. Estimated weight is around 1500 pounds.

 

[aarolar]

Here is my working idea right now ninefinger going to tack and test first but I can't see an issue so far.

 

[aarolar]

 

[aarolar]

Coming up on lunch and here's where I've made it to. About another hour and it'll be operational but I'm going to completely rebuild the top link bracket next week at work and a little more minor welding mostly cosmetic.