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beppington
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7 for "lift it"
6 for "pull it"
(Edit, sorry 2 more sqeaked in while I was typing!)
6 for "pull it"
(Edit, sorry 2 more sqeaked in while I was typing!)
"Pull" bush hog, or lift it when travelling?
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MarkV
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I voted pull it but understand those who say lift. My concerns are that, yes, the tractor is designed to lift it for transport but I am not sure that includes road speeds and that much weight hanging close to 6' behind. Even on smooth roads commercial backhoes get pretty bouncy because of the weight in the rear. I don't think the 3pt. hitch system is designed for those kind of shock loads. I can't think of any field operations that bounce that much weight on the 3pt. Now if you have all the time in the world and drive at mowing speeds the whole way then sure, lift it.
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I always tow mine, but that's only a few hundred yards.
For 4 miles, I'd lift it in transport. I wouldn't lift it the full height of the 3PH though.
A lot of that is going to depend on the road surface and the (ballpark) ratio of the cutter's weight to the tractor's weight. You'll know if it's too much as soon as the cutter starts wagging the dog. If and when that happens, it's time to slow down or start towing.
This is probably obvious, but you'll want front ballast (loader or suitcase weights).
For 4 miles, I'd lift it in transport. I wouldn't lift it the full height of the 3PH though.
A lot of that is going to depend on the road surface and the (ballpark) ratio of the cutter's weight to the tractor's weight. You'll know if it's too much as soon as the cutter starts wagging the dog. If and when that happens, it's time to slow down or start towing.
This is probably obvious, but you'll want front ballast (loader or suitcase weights).
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Well, like I said, we routinely lift and transport a heavy 10' Woods 4.5 miles and have done so for over 12 years with no damage to mower or tractor. When we bought our new DS1260 last year, we were told it would be too heavy for our 3-point, so we got the pull type.
In the 50+ years I have been operating tractors, I have never seen damage from transporting the proper weight implement, but if it makes you feel better, do it.
In the 50+ years I have been operating tractors, I have never seen damage from transporting the proper weight implement, but if it makes you feel better, do it.
Raise it up! The five minutes that it takes to cover the 4 miles will not wear the tractor, or lift. The 3pt hitch carries the load 100% of the time you have an implement. If the mower is too heavy for the tractor, you can damage it no matter how you use it. If the road is so rough that you are worried about hitting potholes and damaging things, you need to drive slower, or risk killing yourself!
JoeinTX
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Just to settle it, if your tractor and shredder are a realistic match.......no worries. And, they are.
If you're wanting to road-transport then pick it up, travel a reasonable road speed, and get on with it. You won't be hurting anything. I promise you. Why wouldn't you?
I'm sorry, I suppose it's a worry for folks who've spent much less time around tractors or machinery in general.........but this is not a problem for you. Far from it. If you believe that it is then I wouldn't do any plowing, tilling or loader work with it. They will all deliver more stress and strain and wear on your machines as opposed to simply roading it with something on the 3pt.
Take it to the bank, end of thread. It's not that complicated, really......
If you're wanting to road-transport then pick it up, travel a reasonable road speed, and get on with it. You won't be hurting anything. I promise you. Why wouldn't you?
I'm sorry, I suppose it's a worry for folks who've spent much less time around tractors or machinery in general.........but this is not a problem for you. Far from it. If you believe that it is then I wouldn't do any plowing, tilling or loader work with it. They will all deliver more stress and strain and wear on your machines as opposed to simply roading it with something on the 3pt.
Take it to the bank, end of thread. It's not that complicated, really......
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Since it appears neck and neck on the lift or pull question, why not leave it all in the barn and just hire out the work. No fear of worn out bearings, damaged tractor, or any other issues like tire wear, etc. Your tractor will last forever. Then again, you could pull it to the work destination and lift it back home. This virtually assures you of getting it right, half the time which is better then being wrong all the time, but not as good as being right all the time.
If it was me, I would lift it like everyone else does.
If it was me, I would lift it like everyone else does.
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Boy, your tractor is a heck of a lot faster then mine!!!
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Lift it!
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lift it. i agree w/whoever said that the people voting to tow it are the ones who most likely have minimal experience w/anything other than their CUT and little bushhog. if that rear wheel was meant for "high-speed road travel", it would not be laminated, but more like a typical tire. rolling around a field at 2mph while mowing is one thing, but 15+mph on the road is another. 4 miles down the road is not going to wear out anything on the tractor. lift it up, as the entire system was designed to do