8N - Using chain to set brush hog height

[asphelt]

Some time ago I saw a post where someone had used chains to set the height of the front of the brush hog. He did this so he didn't have to depend upon the lift holding it's position (and probably removing a lot of wear/tear on the lift parts).

I got about 2/3 of the field hogged today but at the end of the day had a problem keeping the lift in the proper position. (I know, the lift needs work, but I've got to get this field done while I can still make some headway.

I can't find the post with the image. Would you please re-post.

Thanks.

 

[pcastleberg]

(quoted from post at 20:16:03 05/16/12) Some time ago I saw a post where someone had used chains to set the height of the front of the brush hog. He did this so he didn't have to depend upon the lift holding it's position (and probably removing a lot of wear/tear on the lift parts).

I got about 2/3 of the field hogged today but at the end of the day had a problem keeping the lift in the proper position. (I know, the lift needs work, but I've got to get this field done while I can still make some headway.

I can't find the post with the image. Would you please re-post.

Thanks.

I think the topic you're looking for is here:
http://ytforums.ytmag.com/viewtopic.php?t=794099

 

[Mad Farmer]

They sell the parts here, have had similar on my 9N for > 20
years.

Two slotted chain links go to each side of the top link. The
chains get bolted to the brush hog lower arm links, you adjust
mower height with number of chain links at the top links.

Its the catt azz for a 9 or 2N.

You no longer have to have the lift engaged either. Makes your
pump happy!

 

[Dean]

Limiter chain kits are readily available at nearly any tractor and implement dealer for about $25.00.

Dean

 

[weggej]

Those are called leveling chains and they work great you can still raise and then lower the brushog at anytime like to get over stumps or rocks. The chains will support all the weight of the hog and you can pay attention to where you are going instead of watching the mower.

 

[Fuddy Duddy]

Here's my set up. It don't show it, but the chains are welded to the
two lift arms. I'm not home to take a better picture right now.

 

[souNdguy]

limit cahins.. as dean said.. about 25$ at the farm store.. or make your own out of some scrap plate or flat 1/4" stock, some scrap chain, a welder / torch or zip saw/drill.

all you need are 2 flat tabs with holes in them to pin onto the 3pt toplink rocker.. at the end of these short tabs, you cut holes in them with a slot so a chain can slide thru and then lock in.

then you need 2 chains. you need a tab at one end of each chain.. that tab needs a hole in it to slip over the 3pt lift pin at the implement.

attach the chain tabs at the implement and the implement to the tractor.. have the tabs attached at the toplink as well as the implement. lift the implement with the 3pt just a lil higher than you want it, slip the chains thru, pull tight and lock in.. then relaxe the lidft.. and the implement will drop a little. readjust if needed.

soundguy

 

[mbramble]

I use two lengths of chain (1/4" x 40" each), 4 'quick links' and 2 anchor shackles. I drilled holes in the angle iron that supports the A-frame on my bush hog (lower down than the lift pins) just large enough to get a quick link thru. Then, using a quick link on each side, I connected the chains to the two holes I drilled in the bush hog. At the top, I used the quick links to connect the chains to the anchor shackles and then connected the anchor shackles to the 'holes' on either side of the rocker assembly.

As mentioned above, after you get everything together, lift the bush hog a little higher than you want it, adjust the length of the chain using the quick links and then lower the lift. You can re-adjust until you are happy with the height. Make sure to secure the excess chain out of the way (I use a couple more quick links to attach the loose ends further up the chain).

There is a good writeup here. Especially see the bottom photo showing the use of the shackles. (remove the '*' when copy/pasting the link)
http://ntra*cto*rclu*b.com/howtos/pdfs/Limiter-Chains.pdf

You can see the holes I drilled in the photo below, at the front of the mower, in the angle iron below the link pins.

 

[Ken(Ark)]

I used some scrap chain welded to the bush hog and bolted to the rear end .

I used some old master padlocks to adjust the height because I know they are not coming loose and I dont need any wrenches to adjust them .

If I want to adjust the height I raise the hog and add or subtract a link or two then snap the lock shut .

The key is on a big ring that hangs on the shifter .

Chain - paid for
Bolts & locks - paid for
Keyring - paid for
Seeing my neighbor with the John Deere look at me like I am a Redneck - Priceless .

 

[Eriklane]

I have a '48 8N and a JD 5' rotary mower. I have 2 chains with heavy hooks that I attach to the tractor in the 2 large holes below the top link pin, and I have 2 heavy rings on the front of the mower, low, facing fwd. So, my 8N would drop the blade right on the grond, but this way, it stops where I want it.

 

[asphelt]

Thanks for all the help you guys give us neophytes. I've only asked a few questions, but the answers were all on the mark. I've solved a lot of problems just by reading. thanks.

Here's how I did my chains:

And finally, a view from the tractor seat. Perhaps I'm a little late getting to this field.

 

[Briar Hill Brittanys]

"And finally, a view from the tractor seat. Perhaps I'm a little late getting to this field." :lol: That's what I thought! Mark