Pull behind brush hog

Geo-TH,In · Jun 9, 2016

Has exceeded all expectations.

Angle Iron · Jun 9, 2016

Look's good from here. What are you using for blades?

old · Jun 9, 2016

Are you using something like a DR string trimmer for the power unit I know it sure does look like that is what is on there

David G · Jun 9, 2016

Pretty cool, thanks for my chuckle of the day.

Geo-TH,In · Jun 9, 2016

Old, it's a Craftsman DR clone. You sent me a chainsaw blade and it didn't work. If you need it, I'll ship it back. The string trimmer was another thing I wished I hadn't bought. Good thing it was used and I didn't pay full price. I replaced the engine with an old 3.5 hp briggs, with cast iron flywheel. Only running it at a fast idle and works great. Twice I got into something that killed the engine. Something has to give or something will break, so engine stopping is great.
Again, it works great for what I want to do. geo

Geo-TH,In · Jun 9, 2016

I'm using a 33 inch snapper deck with a 30 inch Oregon blade. It is made stronger than the 2 ft Oregon blades on my woods RM660. I have used the 30 inch blade on my vertical trimmer that can cut 1 inch tree branches for years. Unlike most mower blades this one will not bend. Pic of the business end of the vertical mower. It's the same design, slow moving 30 inch Oregon blade and 33 inch snapper deck. Deck isn't made out of barn siding, it much stronger than most. geo.

old · Jun 9, 2016

I still have one of those DR string trimmers which form the get go was apiece of junk and not worth the $$ my dad spent for it. I also have a Yardman string trimmer and it is also pretty much junk but I did not pay a dime for it and use it as it is. The places that the string goes on have broken off so I rigged up a way to hold that works for what I need it to

47fivewindow · Jun 9, 2016

I hate the safety police as much as anyone, however I believe I would weld some stout plate steel between me and the blade.

Geo-TH,In · Jun 9, 2016

Well the engine, idler pulley, and frame works well for my brush hog. It is far better than anything I've tried. Engine runs at a fast idle. Guessing blade is turning at 300 rpm. Cuts tallwweeds and honeysuckle starts. Very happy with it. Way better than string trimmer. George

GordoSD · Jun 10, 2016

Is that half that is cut off facing your tractor?

Geo-TH,In · Jun 10, 2016

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