Batwing mower guards

[Fred Werring]

Bought a 15' batwing mower that doesn't have any type of deflecting guards on it.
Frankly not too worried about the rear, where I'm mowing (pastures) there won't be anything behind me.
But don't want rocks (got plenty of those) smacking me in the head.
Can get my hands on some used 7" baler belting. Fairly tough stuff.
I was thinking cutting across the belt 4" or so every 4" and bolting it to the front of the mower.
Should flex enough to let grass get underneath, but offer deflection.

Thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Tony in SD]

I have hanging chains on mine as most of the Mowers do that I have seen. Not sure how well a belt will stop a steel fence post or pipe from being thrown into a real tractor tire. The chains will. Dont ask me how i know.

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[wh]

Have a woods brand with rubber belting on front. It is about 1/2 inch ir better thick. Wirks fine. I also built a screen to attach to 3 pt hitch when using it to prevent any thing from hitting cab.