Rotary Cutter topntilt with bush hog

[Builder]

If one were to buy a utility tractor with a top n tilt kit already installed and wanted to mount a rear pull type mower, would the top n tilt have to be removed? Would the hydraulic cylinders not stay in place while mowing? The other thing is if I need one or both remotes for the mower (to lift a wing or adjust height, etc.) If the hydraulic lines aren't hooked up to the topntilt cylinders, is there a problem with them?

Common sense is telling me that the kit sould prolly be removed alltogether, but I wanted some opinions becuase I've never dealt with this situation. Thanks.

 

[aczlan]

you should probably remove the toplink, but I dont see why the sidelink would be a problem, it may move some, but it shouldn't be a big deal.

Aaron Z

 

[IslandTractor]

If I don't want to use the hydraulic topping lift I just disconnect it from the implement and leave it attached to the tractor supported by a nylon strap so it doesn't clang around and hurt itself.

 

[3RRL]

If I don't want to use the hydraulic topping lift I just disconnect it from the implement and leave it attached to the tractor supported by a nylon strap so it doesn't clang around and hurt itself.

Pretty much what I do too.
As far as the hydraulic cylinders moving when disconnected, I don't think they would since they are "capped off" with the QD's (or DPOCV's) and no place for the fluid to go unless there is bypass in the cylinder itself...but unlikely.

 

[IslandTractor]

Unless I need the hydraulics for something else, I don't even disconnect the hoses. I'd take off the topping lift when attaching the BH but only because it would get in the way of the seat

 

[Charlesaf3]

I don't think you need to remove anything for mowing unless you need the hose, as you mentioned, in which case some sort of check valve assembly would be good - always wondered if the quick connects would serve that purpose.

 

[3RRL]

I don't think you need to remove anything for mowing unless you need the hose, as you mentioned, in which case some sort of check valve assembly would be good - always wondered if the quick connects would serve that purpose.

I suppose they would to a degree, not letting any fluid in or out when disconnected.

 

[Charlesaf3]

I should add that I like having the top cylinder on with the bush hog as it adds to the adjustability. Can't think of much advantage to the side cylinder, but can't think of a disadvantage either.

 

[Glowplug]

I don't see why, for the life of me, you would need to do anything. You're talking about a PULL type mower. I don't have a TNT but when using my pull type mower I just push the lift arms out wide and leave the toplink on. Of course the TL does have a bracket that supports it when not in use on my tractor. Sometimes I mow with the lift arms in the highest position, sometimes in the lowest. The only thing I could see needing to do is disconnect a hydraulic hose if, and only if, you need it to hook up to the mower to raise the deck.

 

[Builder]

I don't see why, for the life of me, you would need to do anything. You're talking about a PULL type mower. I don't have a TNT but when using my pull type mower I just push the lift arms out wide and leave the toplink on. Of course the TL does have a bracket that supports it when not in use on my tractor. Sometimes I mow with the lift arms in the highest position, sometimes in the lowest. The only thing I could see needing to do is disconnect a hydraulic hose if, and only if, you need it to hook up to the mower to raise the deck.

Exactly. As was said in the opening question, it's a PULL type mower, not a 3pt hitch mower.