John0829
Veteran Member
I had a bunch of old 1/4" chain, that I have no idea where it came from, after I got hit in the back a few times by my cutter I spent an afternoon spot welding short piece of chain to it. Not been hit since.
Using the chain now, I find that I can cut closer to the ground and not leave any skid ruts. I lifted the back wheel so that I can angle the front end of the hog up. I know this goes against traditional wisdom which says the back end should be higher to throw any debris out that way. But this way, I don't have to lift the mower every time I turn, which saves wear and tear on the lift arms.
I find I have to lift the mower every time I turn or the skids will scalp the ground.How does turning put wear and tear on your lift arns? And are you refering to the two lower arms on your 3pt hitch?
Other than lifting to plane off the surface when it is NOT being used, the top link is not necessary when using a land plane. A land plane rides on its skids.I know this is an old thread, but I am considering a top link chain on my land plane to try to reduce the undulations in my driveway.
Every time the tractor goes up and down it seems to make things worse.
Thoughts??
Every time the tractor goes up and down it seems to make things worse.
Thoughts??
I know this is an old thread, but I am considering a top link chain on my land plane to try to reduce the undulations in my driveway.
Every time the tractor goes up and down it seems to make things worse.
Thoughts??
Are your lift arms adjustable?
They should go lower than the lift pins and float with the plane as it is pulled.
If the plane raises up when rear tires go over the humps, the lift arms should be longer.