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Daily Maintenance

Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum loader efficiency and long life.

1.Check fluid level of tractor hydraulic system before starting each day’s operation. If necessary, add hydraulic oil as recommended in your tractor operator’s manual.

2.After every eight hours of operation, lubricate all twelve grease fittings; one at each end of lift boom arms and one at rod and base ends of each lift and bucket cylinder.

3.After every ten hours of operation, check all hardware and tighten where required.

4.Replace hoses immediately if they are damaged by a cut or scrape, extruded at the fittings or leaking. Hydraulic oil leaks should be repaired promptly to avoid loss of oil and serious personal injury from escaping oil.

Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin, causing serious personal injury.

DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of wood or cardboard and wear eye protection to search for leaks.

Stop engine and relieve pressure before connecting or disconnecting lines.

Tighten all connections before starting engine or pressurizing lines.

NOTE: If any fluid is injected into skin, obtain medical attention immediately or gangrene may result.

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5145 specifications

The Bush Hog 5145 is a versatile and robust rotary cutter designed for heavy-duty use, perfect for maintaining large properties, farms, and fields. This model stands out in the Bush Hog lineup due to its excellent performance, durability, and user-friendly features, making it a popular choice among landowners and landscapers alike.

One of the standout features of the Bush Hog 5145 is its cutting width, which spans an impressive 15 feet. This allows for efficient coverage of large areas in a shorter amount of time, significantly boosting productivity. The cutter is equipped with high-strength steel blades that can easily manage thick brush, tall grass, and tough vegetation, ensuring clean and effective cutting.

The 5145 utilizes a heavy-duty construction, with a robust gearbox and substantial frame designed to withstand rigorous use in challenging environments. This ensures longevity and reliability, even when tackling the toughest vegetation. The heavy-duty drive system provides consistent power transfer, allowing users to tackle various terrains and conditions without compromising performance.

A key technological feature of the Bush Hog 5145 is its ability to be easily adaptable to different tractors, thanks to its adjustable hitch. This makes it compatible with a wide range of vehicles, enhancing its versatility. Additionally, the cutter features an innovative blade brake system that improves safety by quickly stopping the blades when needed, which is particularly useful when transitioning between mowing and transport modes.

The Bush Hog 5145 also emphasizes operator comfort and ease of use. Its ergonomic design allows for intuitive operation, reducing the learning curve for new users. The cutter's lightweight design, combined with its robust construction, enables easy maneuverability while maintaining stability during operation.

Another noteworthy characteristic of the 5145 is its maintenance-friendly design. The cutter is engineered for easy access to vital components, making routine maintenance and inspections straightforward. This contributes to reduced downtime, ensuring that the unit remains operational throughout the cutting season.

In summary, the Bush Hog 5145 rotary cutter blends power, efficiency, and user-centric design, making it a top choice for anyone in need of a reliable solution for large-scale land management. With its impressive cutting width, robust construction, and advanced safety features, it delivers the performance required to keep landscapes in pristine condition.