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    L185, What bush hog ?

    Yes i will definitely follow up with how it works for me once i get it all cleaned painted and mechanicly up to my standard. it's solid and in working order, just needs some TLC. The price was very good i thought. and yes a perfect fit for the L185 with low HP. Are all bush hogs , rotary...
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    L185, What bush hog ?

    OK, i just got the Woods RM42 home. it is definitely a bush hog. only 1 spindle, heavy swing blades, 2 adjustable wheels mounted on the rear, and discharges from the rear. it is unconventional compared to modern BH's with a gear box, as well as being smaller in cutting size. this one is PTO...
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    L185, What bush hog ?

    it only has 2 wheels that are mounted in the rear and, it does have swing blades
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    L185, What bush hog ?

    Yes, that's what i was thinking, and the rotation is correct. i didn't want to go to large and be under powered then, beat up my L185. 15ish PTO HP is not much to work with BUT, is doable . you either abuse the tractor or, have to go so slow it's just no fun. thanks for the reply.
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    L185, What bush hog ?

    i am far from an expert on this equipment and my knowledge is somewhat limited however, i don't remember finish mowers with a single spindle ( usually 3 maybe 2 ) with the very large heavy swing blades like a BH. I have seen the woods smaller finish mowers and they have 3 spindles and solid...
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    L185, What bush hog ?

    I am going to check it out today. my understanding is he used it for years as a brush hog. it has the two big heavy blades that swing from the large bolts like a BH . i spoke with Woods as well and was told they made about 8 - 10 different versions of the RM 42. this version was like an in...
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    L185, What bush hog ?

    Hello, i am new to the forum and see lots of good info here. i have an L185 and will be needing a bush hog at some point for my property. there is a Woods RM42 available to me for $250 but, i am confused as to which bush hogs will work with the L185 ( standard PTO direction ? ) Questions. 1. the...