Brush Hog Question

[SJay]

I have seen some brush hogs without this part and others with it. What is the purpose of it and should I use it?
Thanks

 

[darmstrong2319]

That part allows the hog to follow the ground contour, go to everything attachments web site they have video that explains it very well. Check out their brush hog videos

 

[SJay]

That's it -very helpful - Thanks:thumbsup:

 

[tman1020]

It can also help prevent damage to your top link.
If you don't have something like that on the top link portion of your bush hog and you back into a hill it puts a lot of pressure on the top link of your tractor. It can even lift your rear wheels off the ground

 

[Texasmark]

If your mower uses a flat steel bar with a chain on the tail end from the 3rd member (top link), you don't need that accessory. It's for rigid 3 pt attachment mowers to do as others have stated.

 

[RSKY]

I have seen some smaller hogs that have a chain for the top link.

 

[jb1390]

I have seen some smaller hogs that have a chain for the top link.

My mower is a 6 footer, and uses a chain for the top link. It did not come that way from the factory, but is a very effective method of allowing the mower to follow contour.

 

[ch1ch2]

My mower is a 6 footer, and uses a chain for the top link. It did not come that way from the factory, but is a very effective method of allowing the mower to follow contour.

Do you have ROPS on your tractor?
Chain works for contour but does nothing to prevent kick up. If the shredder catches something it could flip up and hit the operator if you do not have ROPS.

 

[Ford850]

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I have seen some brush hogs without this part and others with it. What is the purpose of it and should I use it?
Thanks

That second picture shows the part installed backwards. If you turn it around, you should be able to adjust your top link so this part engages when you lift the mower approximately 6" off the ground. Once it engages the mower won't hinge and will lift the tail from that point upward. That allows the tail wheel to fall 6" following contours. It also allows the tail to raise up much more that that if you back into a hill or come off a hill through a dip or sway area.

 

[ovrszd]

Do you have ROPS on your tractor?
Chain works for contour but does nothing to prevent kick up. If the shredder catches something it could flip up and hit the operator if you do not have ROPS.

Wow, I've never heard of that!!!! Sounds very dangerous.