tulenutn2o
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Has anyone on here converted a tow behind rotary cutter to 3 pt? Got sticker shock today looking at new ones. I have a BMB 6' that I am thinking about converting. Any thoughts?
I like to think I can do anything. I am always out for suggestions and new ideas. I was hoping that someone had figured out a way to snap fingers and have it magically appear finished.:laughing: I was out mowing yesterday with it and it really is a PITA to mow with. So I figured it needed a new paintjob anyway............ I am off to sell some scrap tomorrow and fill my cart with the needed metal.It's really going depend on how handy you are. You can buy the draft link pins. You'll need several feet (probably 2-3 lengths) of 3/8th's strap iron and a way to cut and bend it (cutoff saw can cut it, oxy-atcetylene torch can heat it enough to bend it). You'll need to weld and drill some holes.
Measure twice, and cut once...don't forget that!
It can be done but I bet it will be heavy. You will also need a tail wheel assembly along with the 3 point hitch assembly. You can make all that then shorten the pto shaft. I guess it all depends on what your time is worth and what you can sell you old pull behind one for.
I would guess a pull behind in good shape is worth some good money. Guys around here are into old tractors, many without 3 point lifts, and are always looking for pull behind implements.
Chris
You will also need a tail wheel assembly along with the 3 point hitch assembly.
Chris
Pull behind cutters already have tailwheels...ones I've seen had two, actually.
After reading some of these posts, I wonder if it would be easier and cheaper to buy an old beat up 3PH implement off Craigslist and salvage as much as you could (for converting the to behind cutter)?