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Aussie DOC

08-03-2005 06:15:44




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Bushhogging? Where did this name come from? We"ve always just called it "slashing". But I guess if you"ve always called it "bushhogging" then visa-versa, you would probably find the term "slashing" strange too!




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joe davis

08-20-2005 13:02:03




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to Aussie DOC, 08-03-2005 06:15:44  
Bushhogging came from the use of a machine (known as a Bushhog) made after WW11 by a company in Selma AL. Lawrence Bros Machine Co that later became Bushhog Co and later sold out to Allied Chemical Co. The first type Bushhog made was much heaver than the one made today, steel, gearbox, pto and the works. I have one, a 6ft cut, that is 55 years old or older I use to clear heavy brush and trees up to about 6" with. I pull it with a 861 Ford with a dozer blade on front. Does a great job. Thus cutting brush and pasture with a tractor pulled cutter has become bushhogging... The Bushhog Co is still in Selma AL and now has several other locations in US.

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phil(va)

08-04-2005 20:36:19




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to Aussie DOC, 08-03-2005 06:15:44  
"Bush Hog" is a brand name in the states. In many areas it has stuck as a generic name, I think because it is one of the most recognizable brands and also because the term does describe the action that is taking place to some extent.



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stormy

08-03-2005 23:26:42




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to Aussie DOC, 08-03-2005 06:15:44  
Down south they call shredding. In W. Pa. we call it brushhogging. Got plenty of brushhogging to do this weekend.



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TEA20_aussie

08-03-2005 19:51:15




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to Aussie DOC, 08-03-2005 06:15:44  
Hi DOC ... I have noticed that the brush Hogs always seem to have tail wheels where our slashers are purely 3 point mounted. Disadvantages to slashing on my fergy is that it drags the slasher on skids which can leave grooves and requires lifts during turns. Might weld a tail wheel to my slasher maybe.



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Aussie DOC

08-04-2005 01:22:55




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to TEA20_aussie, 08-03-2005 19:51:15  
I thought about doing the same thing. I fixed an adjustable pivoting wheel to a grader blade which allowed the blade to spread gravel to an even thickness. However, I now see that there is a "position controller" available that will hold any implement at a desired hight.



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John (UK)

08-04-2005 06:08:00




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to Aussie DOC, 08-04-2005 01:22:55  
A tail wheel for the Ferguson blade was always an extra. to use the blade you don't really need a positioner, try the same principle that they use with the Bush-hog when they lengthen the top link so the tractor will then control the blade to a constant depth, a positioner isn't really the answer with the blade unless the area is flat as you will still have to alter it constantly,whereas the tractor altering the blade height will do it automatically. The tractor does need to be set up correctly to do this though and the Control Spring and the Control Quadrant adjusted correctly to remove any play that may have developed over the years. If you need more info on this , email me at:-
fergusontractors at tiscali dot co dot uk

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Lou

08-03-2005 07:43:19




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 Re: Bushhogging? in reply to Aussie DOC, 08-03-2005 06:15:44  
Brush Hog is a brand name over here, I have a 6 ft brush hog squealer series. Best Lou



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