brush hog conversion kit

J_J · Jun 5, 2009

OK, what is a bud lug. I have never used the words. I know about bolts, studs, lug nuts. Is it just a special lug nut? Are you talking about shoulder bolts?

Rivco · Jun 5, 2009

Might be another name for Plow Bolts

KentT · Jun 5, 2009

I assume he's talking about a lug bolt, as opposed to a lug nut. A lug nut goes on a stud, a lug bolt goes into a threaded hole...

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VWs and many other foreign cars use lug bolts instead of lug nuts. My Simplicity and Allis-Chalmers also use lug bolts instead of lug nuts...

J_J · Jun 5, 2009

Since he is talking about blades that swing, then it probably is a shoulder bolt like on a bush hog or an idler pulley arm that has to move. I have bud wheels on my Ford 350 truck, but I don't call them bud lugs. If the nuts go on wheels, I call them lug nuts.

washita · Jun 5, 2009

bud lugs-wheel bolts-lug bolts/ ken t is right

same bolt that holds on the wheels -stump grinder blade-stump jumper on brush hog, hope you never destroy the head on one I still have not found a local supplier ( checked with 2 fastener suppliers locally) and the usually automotive stores-agriculture-and tire store

j j the stubby blades are not free swinging solid mount 2 bolts per blade, spent around 2 hours mowing today works great in the pasture field

not good around the house though leaves to much chicken grass

Red Zebra · Jun 8, 2009

Twas me that bought the disc kit. As described above: a large disc with 6 smaller rigid blades do the cutting. I use it to cut thick grass/hay and as a finish mower. The "finish" will not win you awards in the neighborhood-best-lawn contest but gets the job done when I don't feel like dragging out the reel mower for the "nice" grass around the house.

Two 3/8" bolts hold each blade to the disc. I put grade 8 in the rear hole
and crap grade in the front hole. On the occaision I hit a rock, the light grade bolt sheers off. I replace and keep on cutting.

I have not had the need to switch back to the brush blades. We only have about 4 acres that are mowed...we keep 1.5 cut on a regular basis and cut the remaining amount twice per year. There's no heavy brush. Works fine.

Warning! The disc kit turns so smoothly there is virtually no vibration...when you shut down, and still have ear muffs on, you can't hear it turning. It takes about 45sec for the disc to stop turning. Look for stopped blades before checking for sheered bolts!!!

RegL · Jun 9, 2009

Zebra,
Do you think the disc mower cuts hey and weeds better than the brush blades? Is it worth the money in your opinion?

Red Zebra · Jun 11, 2009

RegL said:
Zebra,
Do you think the disc mower cuts hey and weeds better than the brush blades? Is it worth the money in your opinion?

It cuts "thick" grass better. I guess because of the smaller blades (about 6" long) are whirling around at fantastagorical speeds.

Was it worth it?....I have not thought it as a waste of money. Yes, I would purchase again. Keep in mind it is truly something between a brush cutter and finish mower. It can do both jobs but not at extremes. I wouldn't brush cut woody material thicker than .5 or .75 inch. I'm saying that "just because" I don't know the upper limit of that thing! And don't want to find out!

I'll likely cut with it this weekend and post some pics of a few passes.
(OK, I'll try!)

Jim

TRUKFXR · Jun 12, 2009

I have the conversion kit too. Works good in heavy grass areas, but if you hit any
obstruction (rock, stump, etc) I can guarantee you will break some bolts. So far that is the only damage I have suffered. I did lose one blade the last time I mowed, but there again it was because I hit a hidden tree stump. The blades are the same ones they use on the 60'' finish mower, but cut it half and mounted with two bolts. I like it better for the grass areas, and easily change back to the two blades when I want to do some real damage.
You can get replacement blades at Mowerpart.com part # 90-125 for abour $7.00 each
plus shipping.