TurboSaw on JD 4300

[texasranger556]

The Deere service manual says 25.3 PTO hp for the 4300 HST. 28.6 for the 4400 HST. Where are you seeing 28 for the 4300?Tapatalk Cloud - Downlaoad File Screenshot_2917-238.png
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[lostcreekranch]

From tractordata.com

TractorData.com John Deere 43 tractor information

 

[larboc]

From tractordata.com

TractorData.com John Deere 43 tractor information

That doesn't say 28hp anywhere either?

 

[rekees4300]

My 4300 HST Owner's Manual page 162 says PTO HP is 25.5

 

[RoyJackson]

That's a real cool tool, Beenthere!!

Watching the video, it didn't sound like you were turning anywhere near PTO RPM. Was it, or did you set RPM lower then PTO RPM?

 

[beenthere]

Roy, you are correct. I don't run the PTO at 540 RPM, more like 375 or 400.
Might cut a bit faster at 540 but it also can cause more flying chips and stress on parts if the tree happens to lean onto the blade. A few times when cutting down stumps to ground level I've had a chunk of wood get between the top of the blade and the frame.. squeals a bit then. I added a mesh screen between the saw blade and me (the operator). Fewer chips on me.

I get more pleased with it the more I use it. With the iMatch, I can attach it, hook the PTO up, and be off cutting in a few minutes.
Cleaned the stumps off an acre of land a neighbor had cleared of small hardwood trees (making some oak savanna) and wanted to mow there. He was impressed with what could be done.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Just saw this in monthly Fastline Catalog.

TreeHog 40

They have hydraulic cutter wheel extension and hydraulic push bar so, you need at least 2 remotes.

They offer versions with 40” and 48” cutter wheels.

 

[mike48130]

Man I could really use one of those. I have several sawmill blades that I think are 36" would love to make one.

 

[beenthere]

I like that turbosaw.. as well, the treehog may do the job too.

Keep us posted on the sawmill blade build. :thumbsup:

 

[mike48130]

Probably one of those never get done projects. I've been ripping them out with chains and the backhoe. Slow and messy but it's been _or king.