Bush Hog 3008-2 - 540 or 1000 pto?

[TractorTech]

I think I read some place that the U.S. is 540 but in other
countries they have the 1000 rpm equipment

willy

Generally 540 only up to about 70 hp. 540/1000 on 70 to 150 hp. These will have 1 3/8" 1000 rpm 21 spline shafts.
Above about 125 hp, they will be 1000 rpm 20 spline 1 3/4" shafts in the USA

Mowers are ordered with 540 or 1000 rpm gearboxes from the manufacturer.

 

[gatorguy7]

Well I got to test out the mower and its definitely 540! Even with dull blades the mower cut very well. I ran it on my 5067e John Deere and it had plenty of power, even for 4-5‘ tall invasive cogon grass.

 

[gatorguy7]

Already mowed a few passes on the other side of the road

The cogon grass was over the hood

All done on both sides of the road. No double cutting required!

 

[Hay Dude]

Looks like a pretty solid bush hog. Agree, it's 540. I don't think I've ever seen a 1000 rpm bush hog.

I seen a bunch.
I kind of wished I had ordered mine as a 1000RPM.
Nothing wrong with 540.

 

[Hay Dude]

Well I got to test out the mower and its definitely 540! Even with dull blades the mower cut very well. I ran it on my 5067e John Deere and it had plenty of power, even for 4-5‘ tall invasive cogon grass.

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Nice looking tractor & mower. Now go out & make money with it!!!
My CX-15 has made me a lot of money over the years. Lasting much longer than expected. Very happy with my decision to buy it.

 

[gatorguy7]

Nice looking tractor & mower. Now go out & make money with it!!!
My CX-15 has made me a lot of money over the years. Lasting much longer than expected. Very happy with my decision to buy it.

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That’s the worst part - I’m too busy with keeping up on my own stuff I don’t have time to do any work for anyone else. I still save money from not having to hire someone. Plus I like having an arsenal yo do just about anything I need to.

 

[stumblinhorse]

That’s the worst part - I’m too busy with keeping up on my own stuff I don’t have time to do any work for anyone else. I still save money from not having to hire someone. Plus I like having an arsenal yo do just about anything I need to.

My 3008 pto shaft slip clutch was pretty much seized. Suggest you slip test it if you haven’t already. I think many people forget to do it and they seize.