What is it for?

[Big massey]

So I just brought home a MH 44-6. Attached to the narrow front is this rod. What was it used for?

 

[Boss Hog]

My guess is that it's a home-made rod to help keep mud from building up between the tires.

But it's just a guess.

 

[JOCCO]

My guess is that it's a home-made rod to help keep mud from building up between the tires.

But it's just a guess.

I was thinking the same or part of cultivating or planting.

 

[JOCCO]

So I just brought home a MH 44-6. Attached to the narrow front is this rod. What was it used for? View attachment 112324

That is a good find I sure would like to see some more pictures. I was always intrigued by 44-6. Have missed out on a few over the years.

 

[Dieseltech]

That is a good find I sure would like to see some more pictures. I was always intrigued by 44-6. Have missed out on a few over the years.

I've had one before. They run smooth but don't have the power the larger four cylinder models do.

 

[Big massey]

I've had one before. They run smooth but don't have the power the larger four cylinder models do.

I like the smoothness and sound of the flathead six, as well as the hood vs a regular 44. Not as much of a arch. The large arch hood with a flathead would probably have left way to much open space and not looked that good. Less horsepower but not that noticeable.

 

[JOCCO]

I know that!

I've had one before. They run smooth but don't have the power the larger four cylinder models do.

 

[miangus]

I agree with the mud scraper idea. Any evidence of a mounted corn picker?

 

[52 Pony]

Row marker

 

[miner09]

Farmers here used a shield around front wheels when stripping cotton. It keeps wheels from knotting cotton off. Don’t remember a rod to bolt it on. Maybe a home made one.

 

[Big massey]

I agree with the mud scraper idea. Any evidence of a mounted corn picker?

No evidence now but a lot could have changed over the years