Tractor University: Proper Mower Deck Setup for Brush Hogging

Tractor University: Proper Mower Deck Setup for Brush Hogging
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[PaperBagMedia]

“The first time I did that it took me two and half hours”. That shows a lot of humility and makes you more enjoyable to watch. Thanks for the great video

[joeh]

I bought my farm 8 years ago off foreclosure, equipment included, after I retired from the USAF. It's refreshing to see that what I thought was me just winging it and doing my best was actually the way others do the same. Good video brother, thanks from Joe @ Hazy Days Farm.

[Jimmy-nvmn]

Amazing how you were able to squeeze 3 minutes of good information into an 18 minute video

[cornbreadbees]

The fuller you keep the fuel tank the better. It leaves less room for condensation inside the tank when you have hot days and cool nights. Thanks for the video

[elmerwilson]

I’m a new tractor owner and I really appreciate all the gained knowledge from your videos. The spud wrench part is a big one as I don’t have a quick hitch.

[TexasJones]

I am glad you admitted that it took you almost 2 1/2 hours to line up the 3-point the first time. I think every farmer has gone through that first experience. I know I did. Once you hook it up 2-3 times, everyone comes up with their own solution to lining it up. I dread 3-point hook ups every time I head to the barn. It gets easier, but it's never quick and effortless. Good videos.

[thecovelife]

My first time hooking one up was last night to my tym 474. Took about 10 mins but I had extendable lower links. After watching this I'm happy I don't have to fight those things. Nice vid!

[BrentonBuie]

I’m 18 and this is my first time rigging up a 3pt and ours has the telescoping points, it made it somewhat easier but it still took me 3 hours and the top point came unhooked from the weird John Deere locking mechanism that keeps it attached to the tractor while I was hooking up the pto shaft and smacked me in the back. Long story short, I couldn’t have done it without this video and it was still hard. But I know how to do it myself now. Thanks man.

[ronwilson]

Thanks Josh. Very helpful to me as I just picked up a Farmall 706 with front loader, bush hog, post hole digger, and tiller. I know nothing about tractors. But, with your help and others, I am learning.

[theworksoutdoors]

Ahh the classic argument on what angle to set a bush hog at. Some people like josh set it level. Some people like Chucke2009 set it with the front higher, and some people like me set it with the rear higher, so that the skid plates drag not the mower body and to send the discharge out the back so tree limbs and whatnot don’t come flying out the front. Nevertheless it was a great video no hate here!;)

[tudor.turtle]

Love that drone shot as you fly over your pond then up over the trees and cross the field. Great music to go with. You're definitely a film producer now.

[Homebrew]

The one tip that helped speed up my brush hog hook up is to get a long length of pipe. You can use that as a pry bar to shift the mower deck around just enough to get things to line up.

[MDR-hnyz]

Installing a fuel water separator on my Kubota was one of the best investments I’ve made on my equipment. The one I got has a clear bowl and drain so I can visually check my fuel quality.

Living in upstate New York, I was having a real hard time in the winter with water in my diesel. Even with treatment.

[brandonalsabrook]

Where Im located i hardly ever use top link while cutting. Got mostly pastures and smooth ground. It allows me to float better over the slightly hilled areas. Also heres a neat trick I learned when hooking up any 3 point equipment. As you see the lower arms never line up. Use a pipe, large pry bar, or even a t-post to move the implement to where the pin holes will line up. Much easier than trying to man handle the equipment or hopping on/off tractor a hundred times trying to move it forward/backwards to get them aligned.


As far as fuel tank, water separator is your best option, just dump it and replace on a regular basis. Condensation will build up in any tank (plastic or metal) over time.

[teresafarley]

Planning on hooking the brush not soon and ALWAYS have issues Herrington lift arms in the right location. Now to search for a spud wrench!!! A friend gave me a quick hitch so will try and hook after putting that on my JD 790 tractor. You have the best videos!!!!

[wayneleamon]

This has been really helpful to me. I have a rotary cutter that I have only used twice because I could never get it to work right. Now I think maybe I understand just how it suppose to work. Thanks Josh.

[waltertadla]

Been watching you for quite a while now, like your upbeat attitude. You're amassing quite a bit of work toys good going and enjoy your new lifestyle.

[zachroberts]

Two hours to hook up the brush hog the first all been there man!

[fitya]

Bought this cutter today, now i don't feel bad spending the extra cash on it! Thank you, Just subscribed.

[garybonz]

A tip, put 1/2 gear oil and 1/2 grease in a can, mix it with a paint mixer and use it in the gearbox. The gearbox will last much, much longer.