Cacinok said:doc hopefully your bush hog has protective chains or some other mechanism to prevent sticks or rocks from getting thrown forward. it is my understanding, that safety is a big reason, to have the front lower than the back, so that nothing gets spit forward. personally i have seen rocks and sticks get thrown at least 40'-50' easily out the side and back of my bush hog.
Yep, has a set of chains. Also, I sit up about 5 feet from the opening of the Bush Hog. Still, always a chance. I don't wear a hard hat yet
Bob