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.?
Harv
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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.
Harv
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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.
Bird
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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...