Bush Hog Anything
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- čas přidán 22. 09. 2016
- This is my overview of what a bush hog can do. I use my bush hog (sometimes called a "brush hog") to clear and mow a good portion of my 50 acres.
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I have a playlist of videos about this 1967 tractor here: czcams.com/play/PLI-7IOMFGhAIhde6NBsGZTIqx6-9Tywvu.html
Old tractors never die they just need some TLC from time to time .; )
I am mowing and hogging with a 1958 Massey 65
Woah! That sounds like a nice machine!
thats true. my cousin and i farm our family farm and we still use our great grandpas John Deere model M to mow hay!
+Eli Fulton ... now that's a good tractor! Very cool
I'd like to see some of nowadays tractors last 80+ years lol
Love this video! I find brush hogging fun and nothing better than mowing down pricker ,and Breyer bushes to the dirt!
+John DiMartino ... I completely agree
I like them brush hogs I still use one I purchased at an auction in 1982 for 150 bucks. I used it with a 8 n Ford. But now on a 1025r JD.
That JD sounds great
for those who don't know, Bush Hog is a trade name for a company that
makes rough cut rotary mowers with that name on them. the name bush hog
just caught on and is much like folks using trade names to cover other generic
things such as skilsaw, sawzall, etc.
in this region, such rough cut rotary mowers are generally referred to as
a shredder, although some do say bush hog for the mower or the use of
the same.
the mower in this video does need to be adjusted, and i'd advise not running
over rocks and stumps and such to avoid breaking either the driveshaft or
the PTO shaft coming out of the case. last year, i saw a man break the top
out of his gearbox on his mower when he hit a stump hidden in the tall grass.
good luck
I've been wondering about the name for years ... thanks! I originally called it a "brush hog" and then thought that bush hog was more correct. I guess I should just call it the HAUG and get over it.
the Bushhog company used to have a neat video on here
with some photos and such of the old original rotary mowers
www.bushhog.com/catalog/rotary-cutters-crop-shredders/
I have a Bush Hog brand cutter that I call the rock crusher . It goes over anything and nothing but pcs come out :)
+Benny Bryant ... they are just so tough!
I could watch it over and over again. And sometimes I do.
Wow, really? I'm flattered! It's loads of fun out there
Thanks for mentioning the price of the your old tractor and bush hog because I've been researching new tractors and they are pretty pricey. We definitely need to consider an old one so we can buy other essential tools for maintaining a few acres.
You betcha!
I bought a 1954 Ferguson TO - 35 for 2,500 add a used 5 ft bush hog at 500 and for 3,000 I am working the Farm of 200 acres. It really was very affordable. I would like a tractor that has loader and backhoe capable and again will look for and older model no need to pay out 40,000
You’ll find one
Beautiful property you have. Keeping your property groomed gives a sense of pride.
Thank you for the nice comment!
keeps insects and vermin at a lower level also
absolutely! everything is better with mowing
Sweet rig. Nice job!
Thanks! I'm eager to get her out there again this spring. :)
Great video!
Thanks!
Hey, thanks for the traying 👍2 ?s: maintenance: oil change and stuff + inclination--- my land is a unkept overgrown forest I need to claim back:) thanks again- peace.
Good luck with your work! I bet it looks a lot better soon
That tractor is sweet.
Man i want one... Ford always made stuff that's meant to be driven hard.
Seriously! I picked it up cheap on Craigslist and it’s been great. Only replaced the carburetor so far
Anything american is extremely expensive in finland.. It's a shame.
before 90's it used to be a thing that if you buy an american car, you're rich. It was a status symbol.
Nowadays it's mercedes.
Even these ford tractors, the cheapest ford dexta i could find was 2000 euros.
Well, your car sure is cool
Thanks man! If you ever visit Finland, i'll take you for a ride.
good video thanks
Thanks for checking it out!
That looks like a fun life!
I'd be lying if I said it wasn't. Thanks! :)
I know you're new to tractors, but trying to start it without disengaging the PTO will eventually kill that starter. It will turn over much easier without the load of the implement. Also, like another commenter noted, it can be adjusted pretty easily to level out the deck and reduce the wear on it.
Oh, if only my PTO would fully disengage. It's been stuck on for a few years now ... and I've been meaning to get in there and try to adjust the lever/cable the is keeping it running. I'll have to get in there, as I didn't know it was bad for the engine. Thanks!
Your top likn neds to be longer. Tou will be able to get height adjustment while keeping the wheel off the ground
I've adjusted things a bit since posting this video, but not the top link. I'll give that a try!
thanks good vid
I have the tractor out and running this season! It's running well
Wow this video sure tells me a lot. We just bought a 26 acre farm in central NY with 9 acres of overgrown pasture. My question is I'd love the vintage tractors but how do you check them out and what brand of bush hog are you running? Thanks again
+dale pennington ... you have to know the histiry of the tractor and give it a thorough eval. My hof is a Ford brand from the 60s. Many are good. Your property sounds exciting!
could you thin out undergrowth around trees into the woods? If so, what is the biggest tree or brush you can cut? What kinda maneuverability in tight woods?
I thin out weeds and high grass around trees all the time. As for maneuvering the tractor and bush hog, it needs some space to work as your cutting edge is behind the tractor. In my case, I use it easily around trees that are 10-20 feet apart. Trees that are 6' apart (and I have a lot of them) can be cut between, but it takes a few passes. Moving in slower/lower gears makes for more precise work. With all that said, I prefer a scythe or weed whacker for close tree work.
Thanks dude! I've got 5 acres afflicted with privet hedge--hope to have a bush hog soon!
Oh, you're going to love it! It's just amazing how much you can do with a bush hog. It's virtually unstoppable. Good luck with it!
I had originally planned on a finish mower until I saw your video. You saved me some time and dinero ; - )
excellent! yeah, I have a finish mower ... but it's just so much less versatile.
bush hog is absolutely the way to go!
I need one of these. I have a Husqvarna riding mover and I'm attempting to clear my back acre... yeah it's hard. I paid 1600 (Lowes) for the riding mower. I wish I could find a tractor and bush hogger for that price.
+Angie B ... mowers are great, but not for long stuff
Looks like your top link needs to be adjusted out alittle use your front lower link arms on the tractor and your tail wheel to set the height and it will cut alittle nicer also don't forget to check the oil in the gearbox it's very expensive to get another as tough as that woods brush hog you have! Nice job
that's all good advice. it definitely needs some oil, and likely some grease. That darn top link is rusty, but it should loosen up with some grease
I would remove the top link completely and replace it with a chain, if he ever crosses a ditch with it the way it is now he risks raising the rear tires off the ground and will be stranded. with a chain that will never happen as it will allow the implement to raise if a situation like that occurs. an also will allow the implement to somewhat follow the contour of the ground.
A chain! I hadn't thought of that as an option, but it makes sense. I have to make some changes so will definitely think about that option. Thanks for the advice!
I would make the chain long enough to allow the bush hog to sit level when it is roughly 5 inches above ground level, that way if you ever decide to run cattle the grass will still be long enough for them to graze. They wrap their tongues around the grass and then raise their heads so that their bottom teeth will cut it off, any shorter and they have problems in getting enough in a days time. plus with the implement at that height, will prevent a lot of large rock strikes by the spinning blades
Excellent idea. The flexibility of the chain will be the best part. Thanks!
how many foot is that brush hog, i was looking to get an older tractor to solely run my brush hog so I dont have to beat the piss out of my 4510 but im wary of the weight limit the 3 pt hitch of an older tractor might have since this 5 ft brush hog makes my 4510 wheelie up hills occasionally
Yeah, mine is 5 feet wide. The weight of the hog doesn't seem to be a problem: I've been pretty hard on it for many years now, and it's still ticking. I have a riding mower, too, that is constantly broken due to rough ground, which makes me want to use the bush hog more and more. it's simply a TANK
That’s a Woods cutter. Those are good machines.
It just keeps on running!
how is you blades holding up with the rocks?
+goldmaz23 ... the blades have a few dings but are pretty thick. I haven't replaced them yet
thats a nice 3400 you have but i would run it at 18 rpm and either 2nd or 3rd and you probably can find some cheep fenders for it and when you have them on you can hold on and turn around a lot farther and see what you doing
So you're saying I should adjust the RPMs and run in a lower gear ... I could see that. As for the fenders, I'd sure like to find them. But a pair hasn't turned up at any sales just yet. Still, it's running nice year after year. You really think it's a 3400 and not a 3000? Why's that?
my grandfather has had a 3400 exactly like that and i have never seen a 3000 with a select o speed
awesome. yeah, the selectospeed seems to be a bit unusual. thanks!
lazy j1001 our 3000 was a select o speed until we switched the transmission out for an 8 speed
Hi is that your house Barn? I'd love to a video on it. I just boaght land with an old barn I want to turn into a home.
Yes it is. I have a few videos about it here on my channel. Good luck with your project!
Cool
thanks for checking it out, bud. just got a "new" 1964 Ford 2000 ... video coming soon
I'm curious.. do you run a slip clutch on the PTO? One bad stump event and a shattered shaft educated me real fast about 18 years ago.. I've run one ever since..
+Richard Elbe ... my bush hog has a clutch .... but it needs work to get it un-seized ... I need to work on that
do you refer to a foot clutch?
+Richard Elbe ... i have a foot clutch but it releases the drive gears not the PTO
Richard Elbe it’s called a Inchin pedal
How many horsepower is your tractor? I like that it has such a wide wheel base. We borrow our neighbor's tractor which is a little smaller than yours and it doesn't quite have enough power to cut big stuff fast.
Hmm ... I’ll have to check. 1968 Ford
From what I've been able to gather, mine pulls with about 47 horses. My tires are a bit slick, though, so I often lose traction. It's a great old machine
Do you use the bush hog for your fields or the husquavarna
I've done it both ways -- but ideally I use the Husqvarna just around the house, up-and-down the driveway, and along our road. Everything else is mowed and cut back with the bush hog. The bush hog just makes SUCH faster work of things. Plus, nothing can beat driving that tractor! :)
Pretty neat! I see your Ford is an SOS transmission
I haven't had much trouble with the transmission ... but I'm always crossing my fingers and hoping it won't give out. Plenty of options in terms of gear range
metaspencer I grew up on a 7000 and a 5000 Ford and I always wanted an SOS but dad was always intimidated by them I guess and would never buy one. I've been watching for one for sale in my area
John Wallace trust me they’re not worth it the parts are nearly impossible to find i suggest an 8 speed they’re a lot better
Were did you get the tractor
I found mine via Craig's List, after looking for a while. Many agriculture shops have old tractors, too ... I'd suggest looking for one that has been maintained well and covered (not left out in the rain and snow)
Right, my neighbor mows with a riding lawn mower and why, I'll never know...my 8n tractor and brush hog does twice as much in half the time....a need to have tool on an acreage for sure!
very well put and I completely agree. plus, the tractor is more versatile
Technically, you aren't supposed to cut your average grass with a brush mower. Most of them have more blunt blades than a typical riding mower, your average grass can get caught up fairly easy in these blades. Finish mowers are better for cutting a large area of grass.
I can see that and do have a finish mower, but I prefer the hog cuz it’s wider
Nice, dependable ole tractor. Did you ever hit a nest of ground bees/hornets? That can make for a bad day for sure. I never heard of ground bees until I hit a nest of them and wore my @$$ out. Of course, I ran like a track star but not fast enough to out run those flying demons. Fun video.
Oh man, this happened to me JUST LAST SUMMER! I got stung half-a-dozen times and swelled up like crazy. I have a bee suit, from my bee keeping days, so plan to go back to that area this summer and dig out the hive. I'll make a video if I do that, as it'll likely be crazy. Those buggers will sure defend their hive!
Holy Moley Metaspencer!! That's one heck of a task even for the bold & courageous (chuckle). Those lil demons mean business...ALL the time. Recommend do a night assault. I've been attacked 10 or more times and man, they tore me up and I can't run as fast as prior years. Go ahead, make the video but we'll truly understand why we only see a man hauling @$$ across a field while the tractor's running driver-less. (chuckle) Just be safe!
I hit bees with Dr. Trimmer.
I hit a ground nest last year here in Ocala Florida. I got stung 53 times !! Was just testing out the 6ft Hog, So wasn't dressed for mowing. Just had shorts and flip-flops on !!!. Talk about a bad day !!. Those SOB's wouldn't let go either !!. I was a Swatting and a running !!. Thank God I had a EpiPen in my Emergency Gear !!!. I got hit 2 times on my upper lip (looked like I got Botox !! Lol) and 3 times on my neck, The rest was on my legs , Back and Stomach/chest !!. It took me about 10 minutes to gather my thoughts and get up the nerve to go get my tractor, It's a Hydrostatic drive, So it stopped as soon as my fat butt bailed off !!. So I had to climb back on it while it was still next to the nest !!. Anyway, By the time I made it home, I was weezing and it was hard to breathe !!. Called the wife and told her what happened and loaded up with the EpiPen. It took about 15 minutes to start working good. But that 15 minutes was scary as Heck !! Thought I was gonna die. Had 911 dialed on my phone waiting in case I started to pass out !!!. Now I sweat Everytime I Mow a field !!. That was one painful and scary day !!. Now I wear heavy jeans and long sleeve and a full hood and hat and boots !! It's hot sometimes but it's better than 53 Yellow Jacket Stings !!!. And I'm outta Epipens !!!.
Wow, what a story! That’s my worst nightmare
If you would wait about 30 to 45 days to mow those Golden Rod down, your bees would greatly appreciate it. ;-)
+Bill Nowlin ... true! That’s my plan for next year ... and a hive
fun video for sure!! But cutter is not adjusted correctly,,,,rear is waaay too high and front is too low. Set it on a flat concrete drive way and adjust so that weight is shared between rear wheel and front lift arms, and level. Then drop front 1" lower than the rear, keeping load still on the rear wheels and skid bars at front about 1" from ground. That way your blade will cut material at the front but not drag on it at the rear, your skid bars will last longer as the will not be ground off as much with contact of the ground. And, weight carried by the rear wheel will take a load off the tractor and allow more stability for the cutter. I might add,,,cutting the upper support bar to allow a hinge there will let cutter follow ground better as tractor heads up a slope,,,or install a flexible chain to support the load and yet be tight when needed. Minor changes will make large, noticeable performance improvements.....more videos when you have time,,,thanks
I totally know what you mean and will have to make these changes (if I can get the rusty old 3-point connectors to more). I like the sound of your level-ground approach. Thanks for the tip!
Im curious to know if he harvests the fields with that tractor?
I've been looking to get a sickle bar cutter for haying, but haven't gotten there yet
metaspencer my father in law has a tractor almost exactly like that one! He also has a 60hp Mahindra only a few years old. He’s on the old tractor WAY MORE!!! Says he just likes it better lol !
@@chrisjones9115 The old beasts just keep on runnin!
What is the hp on the tractor?
+Bob Rhodes ... I have no idea ... perhaps that spec is online ... 3 cylinder gas engine
you need to adjust your top link, its too short
Yeah, I've heard that from a few guys now ... and am going to give it a shot this week! Thanks for the info. It's pretty rusted but I hope to get it to move
I gave $4.000 for my Ford 3000 diesel tractor it's about a 1970 model I think I gave $600 .00 dollar's for my used 6 foot brush hog
Sounds like a good tractor! Diesels have the power
beautiful area. Is it Maine?
Close -- upstate NY
@@metaspencer You know I've seen a lot of bush hogs on youtube and none of them cut as nicely and easily as yours. What's your secret? haha What brand is it? Or is it just well adjusted and sharpened? Thanks man
@@OneNewMan Mine is an old one (1960s or '70) and I sharpen it each year. Heavy steel moving at high speed will cut just about anything ... maybe the newer ones are lighter and weaker. Dunno. But mine is a beast
@@metaspencer thanks a lot. Good luck with everything.
You have to watch for the bee's though
Oh yeah! when those ground bees come for you ... run!
Just happened on to your video. I have never owned a tractor, but I am now in need. I would love to buy an older tractor for no other reason than cost, but the possible problems. repair costs and parts availability, scare me. How does a newbie figure out what's worth buying?
That's a great question, and I had a lot of the same worries and concerns before buying mine. For me, there was the basic need (high) and then the likelihood that I'd ever be able to afford a new tractor (low) that led me to buy my old one. I'd suggest the basics when buying one: get the history (fewer owners are usually better), figure out how it's running, and then look it over for things like oil leaks and bad repair. Another thing to look for is if the tractor has been stored outside. In the end, it's important to remember that tractors are not all like cars in that they don't all get driven hundreds of thousands of miles, so they do tend to last many more decades. Oh, last bit of advice ... join some groups online and on FaceBook and folks there can give you advice if you find a tractor you want to buy
Thanks. I have found a new one that would sell for about $19,000. My thoughts are that if I bought a used one at $9,000, I could buy a lot of repair for $10,000. It just seems like there is a lot that can go wrong with all of those moving parts.
Yeah, if it's enough tractor for you and has the attachments you need, and if you can afford it, that new one sounds like it would be a safe bet.
Yer just mowing a tall lawn there. When you get to 10' brush and 2" trees you'll be able to bush hog anything.
yep, so true
Bush hog and a box blade will do most all of your tasks you need a tractor for.
I need me one of those box blades! You're so right
you need to get rid of that select-o-speed before it goes BOOM because it will.
oh man, you're freaking it out! you really think it's gonna croak? I sure hope not, because it's a lot of fun
metaspencer I've heard from a bunch of old tractor guys that that was the biggest pile of crap transmission ever. just a word of warning😉
Well, mine has been rebuilt once ... so I think they may be right
my father and I are currently switching one out for an 8 speed transmission we have it on now we just have to put it back together
Sounds good
you choose the bush hog because you have a big property but like people like me i have the most powerful riding mower because i dont have a bige area:)
+scotty69 ... sounds like a great choice for your property!
i try to get the most out of the huqvarna:)
scotty69 ... that's a great mower! I have one too ... 54" deck
If i was you i would shut down the PTO when your not using the brush hog, if u ever got a piece of clothing or something caught on that it will Tear you up in a heart beat.
Oh I wish that I could! My PTO spins (though less vigorously) even when the lever is shut off. I suppose that's something I should try to fix, though I'll have to read up a bit on how the shut-off works.
your dealer sells a ratchet to install in the pto if needed. Id be sure to get the repairs needed if tractor end cant be stopped. There should be a brake in the pto line i think on that model, so that pto will stop..
I'll take a look -- thanks for the tip. With the summer coming on fast, it'll be nice to get the old tractor up and running again.
I bet you feel like a big kid while driving it huh? lol, I know I would haha..
Every time
I have a tractor but im looking for a bush hog
You're gonna love it when you find one ... the hog will mow just about anything
the machine is called a "hog" because it eats anything you feed it
HAHA .... aint that the truth!
bad tractor, Good job
the tractor isn’t bad those tractors are very good well I mean without a select o speed they are
You need some hearing protection. lol
No kidding! I sometimes wear foam ear plugs INSIDE of ear muffs. It's a loud machine!
Nice video, looks just like my Woods mower (can't kill them), if you need to buy another get one 72" or 84" wide. I pull my 84" behind a MF135, and the mower is 12" wider than the tractor, you can get right next to fences with it so you don't have to do as much work with a trimmer. czcams.com/video/KnV0W9dcrtA/video.html
Oh man, I really envy those wider mowers. If mine ever dies ... will it ever die? It seems immortal.
BTW, the tractor you have a Ford 3500 industrial tractor which is why it has the heavy front axle, and the 1/4" thick steel plate grill. I have a project 1971 Ford 4500 TLB, the 4500 is like the bigger brother to your 3500. My 4500 project czcams.com/video/MeLI5RMfEkI/video.html
I bet you see snakes all the time.
+Auburn Frat ... oh you know it! Corn snakes are the biggest
any rattlesnakes?
+Auburn Frat ... not yet!
Its a brush hog, not bush hog.
some say "rotary cutter" is the correct term, but maybe you know!
they’re the same thing
Yup
Hey bro its a brush hog not bush hog
Haug!
+Gaf ... slashers! Great name
+grassblade63 ... that's what I've mainly heard, too
Actually they're "rotary cutters" Bush Hog is a brand synonymous with rotary cutters and that's why people commonly call them Bush hogs
finally a definitive perspective on this debate! "rotary cutter" doesn't roll off the tongue like "bush hog" or "brush hog," but it's the term alright! thanks, man
it's not "brush hog". it's BUSH HOG!!! drives me crazy to hear you yankees say "brush hog"
Well it’s not a “bush hog” either unless it’s an actual Bush Hog brand. Nothing wrong with saying brush hog. Proper term is rotary cutter.