kebo
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- Joined
- May 16, 2006
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- Location
- Lexington, SC
- Tractor
- 2001 John Deere 790 4x4, bar tires
Good find Mr Haney.I kinda like the idea of the shanks before the packer. With all the wieght you can really get those rippers in the ground and then level things up with the packer (for some jobs anyway). Not sure about brand or hubs..... Please post some pics if you get it apart. (Me? I think I'd use it a bit first to see how it works as it is.)
BTW.....I have a Dunham packer.....and I'd bet my "loose wheels" rotate about 80% on the shaft.....and the shaft rotates the other 20% or so. The shaft could be rigid (non rotating) and everything would work OK.
You're just a Mr. Haney wannabe lol!! :laughing: I do plan on using it as is, without the rippers, to see how it does packing down our food plots. If I get a chance this weekend, I will try to pull off one of the end caps and see what it looks like under there. I am curious myself, now. If I do, I'll be sure and take a couple more pic's.
To kneedeep's comment, I think there is a very good chance that the front part of the frame that holds the rippers, and the top link frame was originally a box blade. The rear of the frame is angle iron, and the sides were made from some heavy barstock. I don't think it's going to bend anytime soon!!