please help improve my brush mower build

   / please help improve my brush mower build #1  

maple tree

New member
Joined
Aug 26, 2012
Messages
1
Location
Yooper, MI
Tractor
ford
so awhile back i built this brush mower.

DSCF0624.jpg


it works great. :thumbsup: so naturally i want to change it.:eek:

i would like to change it over to a direct hydraulic drive. could someone help me with find the right hydraulic motor?

i can't seem to find the proper splined unit. i would be willing to change the type of stump jumper if i had to.

thank you.
 
   / please help improve my brush mower build #2  
I believe, if it aint broke, don't f' with it!
 
   / please help improve my brush mower build #3  
I have never measured it but I think the gear boxes double or maybe more the RPM of the mower blades compare to the RPM of the PTO shaft. You would need maybe half the HP for the motor direct drive, but would have to spin twice as fast so it might just be a wash on the size of the hydraulic motor. I cant see that you would gain anything in the change.
I think like BWSSR, if it aint broke dont fix it.
Maybe a little explanation on why you want to change it up and JJ might chime in here as the resident hydraulic expert.
 
   / please help improve my brush mower build #4  
I'd think that you would be into a very expensive and very heavy duty motor that will withstand the side loading and shock loads that a direct mount (blade & stump pan) to motor set up would be subject to. I'm thinking of what I've seen on some forrestry mowers that are mounted on large excavators, prolly get you into some real high GPM's and pressure as well.
Your build looks real nice!
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT Hatchback (A48082)
2018 Chevrolet...
2022 Club Car Tempo Golf Cart (A48082)
2022 Club Car...
2003 Ford F-650 Flatbed Truck, VIN # 3FDNW65243MB03484 (A48836)
2003 Ford F-650...
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Knapheide Service Truck (A48081)
2013 Chevrolet...
2018  FREIGHTLINER M2 26FT NON CDL BOX TRUCK (A50046)
2018 FREIGHTLINER...
2017 CATERPILLAR DGT LGP DOZER (A50505)
2017 CATERPILLAR...
 
Top