New to the forum...I need some advice on brush hog hookup and operation problem. I purchased the 60 year old tractor in good operating order along with an old rusted but usable brush hog. After attaching the shaft to the pto I cranked her up for a test run...I noticed a lot of brush hog vibration...I shut her down quickly to avoid doing damage to the equipment. My guess is the blades are off balance...I raised the brush hog to check...they appear to be rusted and are position in a "L"...shouldn't they line up "----"? I am seeking some advice as to my next step...Someone please help!
Country boy needs help solving attaching a brush hog
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nikdfish
Platinum Member
The blades should move freely & not be jammed in one position. Try getting them freed up enough to "swing". Try some penetrating oil & "persuasion". 
Nick
Nick
TracTrac
Bronze Member
More than likely just some rust keeping the blades from pivoting. If it frees up you still might have to replace or balance the blades if it shakes.
Make sure the deck is not rusted through (too badly).
Another thing to check is the transmission bolts. They are known to work loose. OIL.
I didn't catch what make and model your tractor was.
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Make sure the deck is not rusted through (too badly).
Another thing to check is the transmission bolts. They are known to work loose. OIL.
I didn't catch what make and model your tractor was.
Welcome to TBN.
kco
Veteran Member
Good advice. Once the blades are free it will be fine.
However, when you hit a rock or stump while cutting the vibration will return as the blade folds back. That vibration will disappear once the blade swings out again with the centrifugal force. But the vibration is disconcerting when it happens.
However, when you hit a rock or stump while cutting the vibration will return as the blade folds back. That vibration will disappear once the blade swings out again with the centrifugal force. But the vibration is disconcerting when it happens.
nue2farm
Gold Member
Been there, done that. First time it happened to me, I thought I had broken something expensive.
Welcome to the forum...
Welcome to the forum...
simonds
Bronze Member
I always have to engage my power take off slowly and the blades will extend out. If I hit something and they start shaking, I disengage it and let it completley stop, then engage it slowly to start up again. I also oil the pivot points a couple times a year and make sure they are free.
CompactTractorFan
Super Member
Welcome to TBN!!! Looks like you have already gotten some good advice. :thumbsup: