Kodiak brush hog

[Jeff Gordon]

I have a b7100 hst 16 hp ,do you guys think I will have any trouble spinning a 4 ft. Kodiak brush hog ,I think I read the hp on my pto is 13 ,that doesn't seem like a lot ,I don't know what the gear box on the. Brush hog hp is rated @?

 

[85Hokie]

I have a b7100 hst 16 hp ,do you guys think I will have any trouble spinning a 4 ft. Kodiak brush hog ,I think I read the hp on my pto is 13 ,that doesn't seem like a lot ,I don't know what the gear box on the. Brush hog hp is rated @?

That ought to work just fine - should be a perfect match up. Typically the MAX pto is given - so someone doesnt hook the 4' up to a 100 pto machine.

Feather the clutch when you engage it - and those 13 ponies will spin the hell out of the Kodiak ! Keep the nose of the hog down lower than the wheel end and you should be fine.

Once you hook it up - make sure it raises and lowers correctly - raising more so - sometimes you can get pto bind and needs to be shortened. Make sure that you have a pto guard and ORC too.

 

[Jeff Gordon]

That ought to work just fine - should be a perfect match up. Typically the MAX pto is given - so someone doesnt hook the 4' up to a 100 pto machine.

Feather the clutch when you engage it - and those 13 ponies will spin the hell out of the Kodiak ! Keep the nose of the hog down lower than the wheel end and you should be fine.

Once you hook it up - make sure it raises and lowers correctly - raising more so - sometimes you can get pto bind and needs to be shortened. Make sure that you have a pto guard and ORC too.

Thank you for the encouragement I am new to this and a little nervous ,I purchased the tractor a couple of months ago and I bought the brush hog about two weeks ago so I am anxious to try it out ,I have watched a lot of you tube and I think I have got a handle on it.Thanks to the people on ott I don't feel like such a newbie.Thanks again!

 

[D2Cat]

Jeff, since you mention you're new and somewhat nervous.

Be sure to double check the pin that pushed in on the end of the PTO shaft when you attach it to you tractor PTO. That pin has to come back out to it's original position, or it is not totally on. When the pin slides in the slot on the PTO shaft it will be able to come back to original position. It is now locked and the PTO shaft can not come off until you push the pin in again to release it from the groove.

Just an explanation to be safe.

The 4' mower will be fine. If for some reason you get into REAL tall grass/weeds simply don't mow a full swath at a time. You, in effect, make the mower a narrower width.

 

[Burt]

I have a b7100 hst 16 hp ,do you guys think I will have any trouble spinning a 4 ft. Kodiak brush hog ,I think I read the hp on my pto is 13 ,that doesn't seem like a lot ,I don't know what the gear box on the. Brush hog hp is rated @?

Jeff,

We have a Kodiak also and it's a good brush hog. Be sure to start it on level ground. Engage your PTO with the clutch in and then bring up your rpm's.

If you look at maintenance, they will refer to some weird grease number like EP90...it's actually available at the green tractor store and it's called "corn binder grease." However, they have a 5 year warranty on the Kodiaks.

Have fun,

Burt

 

[Burt]

Jeff,

We have a Kodiak also and it's a good brush hog. Be sure to start it on level ground. Engage your PTO with the clutch in and then bring up your rpm's.

If you look at maintenance, they will refer to some weird grease number like EP90...it's actually available at the green tractor store and it's called "corn binder grease." However, they have a 5 year warranty on the Kodiaks.

Have fun,

Burt

Jeff,

I forgot to say...with your PTO engaged, let your clutch out slowly and then increase your rpms.

Burt

 

[Jeff Gordon]

Jeff,

I forgot to say...with your PTO engaged, let your clutch out slowly and then increase your rpms.

Burt

Thanks everyone ,now I can't wait ,have 4 of the grandkids till tomorrow but then it's my turn to have some fun!