Rookie move back up with brush hog down. Can I still use a 5' rotary cutter with no wheel on the back without harm to the tractor L3400? Thank you.
Brush Hog Wheel broke clean off at the Forks
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BigG
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Equipment
l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
Will it still function? Yes
Will the tractor be able to do it? Yes
Is it a good idea? No
The new fork is not that expensive nor is it hard to replace. The chance of damaging the cutter is greatly increased as you continue to use it. Take the time to repair it. Without seeing the damage to the mower offering help on the repairs is very difficult. I would not risk the chance of more damage to the mower or three point hitch.
Will the tractor be able to do it? Yes
Is it a good idea? No
The new fork is not that expensive nor is it hard to replace. The chance of damaging the cutter is greatly increased as you continue to use it. Take the time to repair it. Without seeing the damage to the mower offering help on the repairs is very difficult. I would not risk the chance of more damage to the mower or three point hitch.
I have an old tail wheel assembly. You are welcome to the fork if you want to cover shipping.
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
I dropped the frame and the forks off at the neighborhood welder who will straighten the forks and weld the gooseneck to the frame with reinforcement for $125. New parts would start at that for the frame only and the cutter is 12 years old about six acres 1-3 times a year, so I might get 12 more years, or 12 seconds if I continue to mash and thrash in reverse. Thank you.
Magicman
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Equipment
M4900 Utility Special 4WD e/w FEL & 1530 John Deere "Traveling Man"
I got a bit rough backing my Bushhog 3008 and broke one of my rear wheels off.
Yup welded it back on and all is good.
Yup welded it back on and all is good.