Brush Mower

[TBprnaa]

Anyone have experience with Northern Tool's line of Brush Mowers? They seem well made and at reasonable price. Thoughts on slip clutch vs. shear pin type? Thanks.

 

[TBprnaa]

Sorry, I forgot to say I'd be using a Jubilee to pull brush mower. (Why I posted on this site)

 

[Bruce (VA)]

I can't speak to your first question, (I don't own one or know anyone that does) but regarding your second question, I highly recommend an ORC (tip # 18)
50 Tips

 

[souNdguy]

last I saw, NT sold howse stuff. I have a howse 10' mower.. it's fine.. the howse stuff seems about like KK in compairison.. good light or medium duty.

a good naa will tote a 6' mower in most conditions.. or a 5' thru jungle growth..

soundguy

 

[TBprnaa]

Thanks Bruce and Soundguy.
I will use an ORC and will see if local Northern will say who makes their mowers. 5 footer is probably my best bet as grass/brush can get thick & high between trips to lot. (Not sure if my Jubilee could lift heavier either)Out of 10 acres, 7 or so are lined with mature red pines and tractor w/ 5 ft will and make turns and down rows that need some mowing.
Thanks again for your advice. I read postings regularly and really enjoy and appreciate all of you sharing info & advice.
Tim

 

[souNdguy]

brush is actually -easier- to cut than grass.

nice thing about a larger mower is you can take a small bite.. though if 5' gets you thru the trees.. that's cool to.

I have no doubt an average NAA will lift a 6' mower.

soundguy

 

[clayton in AL]

Hi,
I don't know about the equip. quality question but I have purchased other items from Northern with good results.
As to the shear pin v. slip clutch, I have run a rotary mower behind our 50 8N for years. We have had both mowers with shear pins and slip clutch. We have lots of fire ant hills here and a mower with a shear pin just won't handle them. Spent too much time changing pins instead of mowing. Now have a 6' Bush Hog Squealer with slip clutch and have never had a problem in years. It just mows the fire ant hills down. However, I don't pull it with the N anymmore. I use a larger tractor for more power. Shear pins are O.K. depending on terrain and what's being cut, but if I had a choice, I would go with slip clutch. As others said, always use ORC on N tractors. A tractor will kill you quicker than a gun.