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[Roy Morgan <k1lky AT earthlink.net>]

On Oct 28, 2008, at 7:39 AM, Don Bowen wrote:

> I think you will get more use out of a brush hog than a sickle bar  
> mower.

It looks like that is the way to go.

> You can keep sides of the lane mowed and the edges of fields.  Be  
> careful
> near ponds where it is wet, getting stuck on not a lot of fun.

We expect to get some fences put in soon.  I can save some money (more  
than the cutter will likely cost me) if I clear the fence lines for  
them.

> > From the pictures I think the hydrulics are more than likely a pump  
> > mounted
> on the front of the engine and are for the front end loader.  You  
> will have
> to plumb i... a valve and the quick disconneccts. unless there is an  
> extra valve on the
> control stand for the front end loader.

There are two hydraulic control valves installed. One is to raise and  
lower the plow/loader.  The other is plugged off and not in use.  That  
one would be used for the rear.

> ...  The tractor has a front end loader
> with the bucket removed ans a blade for snow installed.

Yes. the former owner did plow with it. That's about all I think.  The  
thing has chains and Chloride in at least the rear wheels.

> I did noe see anything othere than a tow hitch on your tractor.

That's right.  It does have the accessory swinging draw bar that lets  
you put the pulling point to left or right of center.


> ... You will need
> a tow behind.  Its heigth is set by the ram raising or lowering the  
> hitch
> and rear wheels.

I'm sure that will be clear to me once I see one.  Does the cutter  
deck rise and fall all the while being level?


> Here is a King Cutter version
> http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200315415_200315415

I've heard of the Northern Tool company.. Are their things made in  
China?

Thanks for the links,

Roy

Roy Morgan
k1lky AT earthlink.net
529 Cobb St.
Groton NY, 13073