Steve_Carver
Approved Advertiser
Backhoe - mid mount mower - loader package issues
We are getting lots of email asking about the following...
Just a tip ...
Because:
1. The way the mid mount mower is raised and lowered by the three point hitch arms attached to a linkage connecting the deck to the arms.
2. The three point hitch mounted back hoe has to have the three point hitch lift arms in a "locked into place" position for safe operation.
The mid mount mower cannot be raised and lowered when the backhoe is attached.
Therefore, we reccommend _>
Remove the mower when using the hoe.
All the mounting MM Mower brackets DO NOT have to be removed. Just the deck and the simple lift link that goes to the rear of the tractor.
and
Purchasers should plan the remove the backhoe when using the MM Mower.
The BH maybe be disconnected easily without distrubing any other components.
Note:
The MM Mower may be locked into a raised position with a "little pin" inserted on each side of the deck.
Then the three point hitch may be raised and lowered (with or without pto powered implements attached).
Caution> the raised (locked) position under clearance from the bottom of the MM deck to the ground is approx. 3.5 to 4.5 inches depending on which tires are installed.
Ag tires >> 4.5 "
R4 tires >> 4.0"
Turf Tires >> 3.5 "
Due to the "close" under clearance", most folks would prefer the MM Mower be removed when doing "down and dirty" back hoe and/or loader task.
However, if just "tinkering with a small BH job like "planting shrubs in the finishing lawn area at home', one could use the BH with the MM Mower is attached. However, they would not be able to raise and lower the MM Mower. It would have to stay in the "locked up" position.
Thanks and be real careful removing and installing attachments.
Steve
We are getting lots of email asking about the following...
Just a tip ...
Because:
1. The way the mid mount mower is raised and lowered by the three point hitch arms attached to a linkage connecting the deck to the arms.
2. The three point hitch mounted back hoe has to have the three point hitch lift arms in a "locked into place" position for safe operation.
The mid mount mower cannot be raised and lowered when the backhoe is attached.
Therefore, we reccommend _>
Remove the mower when using the hoe.
All the mounting MM Mower brackets DO NOT have to be removed. Just the deck and the simple lift link that goes to the rear of the tractor.
and
Purchasers should plan the remove the backhoe when using the MM Mower.
The BH maybe be disconnected easily without distrubing any other components.
Note:
The MM Mower may be locked into a raised position with a "little pin" inserted on each side of the deck.
Then the three point hitch may be raised and lowered (with or without pto powered implements attached).
Caution> the raised (locked) position under clearance from the bottom of the MM deck to the ground is approx. 3.5 to 4.5 inches depending on which tires are installed.
Ag tires >> 4.5 "
R4 tires >> 4.0"
Turf Tires >> 3.5 "
Due to the "close" under clearance", most folks would prefer the MM Mower be removed when doing "down and dirty" back hoe and/or loader task.
However, if just "tinkering with a small BH job like "planting shrubs in the finishing lawn area at home', one could use the BH with the MM Mower is attached. However, they would not be able to raise and lower the MM Mower. It would have to stay in the "locked up" position.
Thanks and be real careful removing and installing attachments.
Steve
