The guards need to swing so I'm not quite following the "bolt to the angle heavy flaps". I was thinking of using some 1/2" schedule 40 pipe, cutting sections to match the width of each flap, welding the flap and pipe together and sliding each one over the 5/8" rod that I have. The rod would be attached in a similar way to the current rod but it'd be located above the opening so that it couldn't get hit by anything.
Thanks so much for taking the time to create a sketch. Now I understand what you mean. I made something similar for my truck so that I don't beat up trailers, and more importantly my boat, when towing. Rock Tamers is one brand but they're $500 or so. I made up my own custom equivalent to fit the bumper and it cost me less than $50. Mine also do double duty as a step to get in/out of the bed.
Did I read that correctly? 16” (diameter) log? Are we talking a section not yet split or a log? Or a 16” long split section? Or what? I think I must have missed something there. I can’t imagine what that sounds like, but I suspect it that would dampen the HST whine.
. Anyway I am curious what a flail will mow over.
I read it as a 16” long firewood split. What you would toss in the stove size.Did I read that correctly? 16” (diameter) log? Are we talking a section not yet split or a log? Or a 16” long split section? Or what? I think I must have missed something there. I can’t imagine what that sounds like, but I suspect it that would dampen the HST whine.
When the grass and weeds are 3ft to 5ft tall it's hard to see a lot of things. @Matt Ellerbee is right, although I did encounter some 10" rounds, lots of rotted tree stumps, limbs, even a roll of sheep fence that thankfully didn't get wrapped up in the flail.Did I read that correctly? 16” (diameter) log? Are we talking a section not yet split or a log? Or a 16” long split section? Or what? I think I must have missed something there. I can’t imagine what that sounds like, but I suspect it that would dampen the HST whine.
For the most part is was stuff that the flail could chew up, but that's the problem with an area that hasn't been maintained for quite a few years. I was surprised that the owner didn't have anything more than a push mower for such a big property. He does have a skid steer and I mentioned that he could buy a rotary cutter and take care of most of the areas himself. 
Can you lower the bucket and wind up scooping the stuff instead of running it over? I have a flail mower ordered and would like to not run over stuffs.
. I think I was duped into thinking that a Lock n Lube and a cordless grease gun was going to make greasing a joy! LOL, JK
Gotta be better than the alternative of two-hand: Squishhhhh--POP!
Sat here staring at mine trying to figure out why I can't get the starter and the ring gear to meet up right so I can start it! FMLIf you did something to or on you're tractor today and you don't want to start a new thread then post it here
I installed a horn I took from a tiny Toyota and then installed a decompression cable on mine today. Was going to do a little grading on the drive but got tired
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I've done that in the past, but with very long grass you can lay it over so much that it's hard to cut. I did use the bucket to move a couple of larger, rotted stumps that were in the way.
Nice looking implement and it does appear to be well made, but a lot of stuff made in Canada is. I thought you were planting trees rather than digging them up.
Such a great set up. Interesting how the outside tires look like the aircraft type and the inner four are laminated. I really enjoy pulling the folding cutter around and would sure love to have that tractor.
BothNice looking implement and it does appear to be well made, but a lot of stuff made in Canada is. I thought you were planting trees rather than digging them up.
I have around 40-45 trees around 5' tall that were on the former side of our property prior to purchasing the adjoining lot that we want to move. (Right behind the tractor in the pic below) I'm going to put them across the back property line since I opened it up last spring when I cut the deadwood out and need to go back for round 2. They should give us a decent view block. Once the spruce are moved we'll plant some larger hardwoods or fruit trees.
