Sarge
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When I cut the field down the rear tires flatten out the weeds and they never get cut!! Sure enough the next morning those weeds are standing right back up as if in defiance /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif any ideas??????
Brush Hogging Advice
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RobS
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What a riot, I was just noticing the exact same thing this morning as I drove out. It doesn't always happen so it might have something to do with moisture content in the weeds and their ability to spring back? Hope someone has a solution for us /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Freds
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Depending on the size of your BH and width of your tractor wheels... if it's practical, overlap more. The spinning blade will draw the flattened weeds up into it on your next pass.
At least that's what I do and I don't see this happening.
At least that's what I do and I don't see this happening.
Gatorboy
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I think the damper the field the more this happens. If you cut North/South last time, cut East/West next time.
I don't normally see this problem, but I rarely cut when it's wet.
I don't normally see this problem, but I rarely cut when it's wet.
To20Chris
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All of the above - except maybe that backwards thing! What kind of tires do you have? The agricultural tires are probably better in this regard, as they are narrower. I only get this if it's real long and I'm going fast, and the next cutting usually takes care of it.
I have a B 1700 with AG tires.. I'm believing that most of the problem has to do with the moisture content. problem is that it's wetter than ever up here and you have to mow when you can.. This happening to my own field I don't mind so bad, but I mow for other people to make a little extra money and having to go back again is a no win situation for me /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif That going backwards thing is not completely out of the question yet /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Glenn9643
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When conditions cause that situation here I've found that overlapping my cut and slowing my ground speed helps some. Slows the cutting time considerably but has a better result.
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I tried mowing for other people to "make some extra money" but couldn't charge enough to make any extra. I figured $50 per hour for actual cutting time, which didn't include a charge for hauling the tractor/cutter to the site. What do you figure you need for making it pay?
When I cut my own, I know there are not any obstacles to puncture tires and wreck blades and gear box, etc. But in foreign territory, I have found all kinds of surprises. One was pretty costly and I had to eat that myself.
I overlap enough to pick up the tire trampled grass, as well as keep the rpm up, ground speed down, and mow low to the ground. Helps that the blades are sharp too, and not too wet (as others say) so the cut grass doesn't build up under the deck, restricting the air flow that is needed to draw the grass up into the cutting line.
When I cut my own, I know there are not any obstacles to puncture tires and wreck blades and gear box, etc. But in foreign territory, I have found all kinds of surprises. One was pretty costly and I had to eat that myself.
I overlap enough to pick up the tire trampled grass, as well as keep the rpm up, ground speed down, and mow low to the ground. Helps that the blades are sharp too, and not too wet (as others say) so the cut grass doesn't build up under the deck, restricting the air flow that is needed to draw the grass up into the cutting line.
sweettractors
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Some adjustment may be needed on your toplink to make sure the cutters is running at the correct pitch. Your manual should show a picture of initial settings--We run a little higher in the rear, but not much. This helps keep the discharge out the back and gets the most suction effect from the spinning blades---Ken Sweet
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