Mowing Side Mower

[stray]

The snapper blade really isn't designed that way so at least for now I'll see what happens with the direct hook up and let the hydraulics take the abuse. With the small motor I'm hopping that the pressure relief will be sufficient. I did notice that the leading blade of PT's mower is designed like you are talking about. Thanks JJ for bringing that to my att.

 

[stray]

To save cost I will be using the cylinder off of my grapple bucket for the side mower. I don't think I would have the need to use the two attachments at the same time of year. This will not only save the cost of the cylinder but also the cost of hoses, conections and quick connects.

 

[stray]

Here are some of the fabricated pieces I will be using on the side mower.

 

[J_J]

You seem to be coming along on your project fairly well. I can't wait to see it in action.

 

[stray]

Here is a couple more pieces for the side mower. If all goes well I should be finishing this project this week end.

 

[J_J]

Do you use a plasma cutter to cut your parts, and do you plan to put a rubber shield on the mower to protect you from thrown objects? I have slung chewed beer cans up to 20 yds.

 

[stray]

I use a table band saw and a Porto-band. The table saw does very well.
I will put the plastic snapper shield or the metal one for starters before mow with it. I may add piping later to blow clippings up and away from the ponds. As I tell others interested in my projects (I just an’t there yet).

 

[stray]

Still need to paint, a couple of hoses for the mower to install and the mechanism to lock the distance of the mower form the tractor in place and I should be done.

 

[Highridge]

Very Nice! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[MossRoad]

Awsome! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I know you can float it in the forward/backward plane, but can you float it in the up/down plane?

Is that even clear what I just said?

MAybe I should have said, can that big red cylinder be put in float mode? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif