Ballast How heavy a rotary slasher

[jpm1]

I have a DK 35 SE and would run it no second thoughts but, if it is a true Bush Hog, they are one of the toughest pieces of equipment that you will ever own. Their rugged and in that respect they will eat tractor transmissions like a kid eating candy. Years ago we had a bush hog rotary cutter that destroyed a tractor, excellent equipment just be careful and don't worry bout hurting the hog . . . .John

 

[Soundguy]

Sorry Soundguy,
Somehow I missed that post

there's plenty of variables with the front axle.. 2wd vs 4wd, etc.. however.. if the thing can handle a loader.. it's odd thinking it can't handle another few pounds on each side.

ANY weight added to the tractor is carried by all ground contact spots based upon surface area and distribution.

given that loaded tires roll on the ground whereas a bucket of wet dirt rides onthe spindles.. well.

that's why i like old tractors. ballast the heck out of them. axle weights, wheel weights. load em.. etc. and that's sometimes 70 year old technology.

 

[M7vans]

Thanks all..I bought the hog and have been in clearing heaven..that is until I back onto a rock.It stopped the tractor dead in is tracks.Seems no damage to both gearboxes but not happy clutch didn't kick in as I was travelling very slowly in low.Dealer suggested loosen off clutch,which is probably how it should have left the shop

 

[Fallon]

Thanks all..I bought the hog and have been in clearing heaven..that is until I back onto a rock.It stopped the tractor dead in is tracks.Seems no damage to both gearboxes but not happy clutch didn't kick in as I was travelling very slowly in low.Dealer suggested loosen off clutch,which is probably how it should have left the shop

You need to adjust PTO clutches annually if they are left outside. They tend to rust & seize up. I believe the standard procedure is:

Mark the disk sides
Loosen up the bolts
Fire up the tractor & PTO, possibly seeing a little smoke from the clutch
Shutdown the tractor
Make sure the marks no longer lineup, indicating the clutch slipped
Tighten up the bolts

Depending on the PTO design you need a torque wrench or to precisely loosen & tighten the bolts a certain number of turns.

As always check your manual for the proper OEM procedures.