ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR SELECTION
Hitch Requirement
PTO Type
540 RPM
PTO Shaft
Tractor must be equipped with live drive independent PTO shaft to enable forward movement to be halted while the flail head continues to operate.
Horsepower Requirement
45 PTO HP Minimum
Tractor Weight
4,410 lbs. Minimum (2,000 kg)
Check Chains/Stabilizers
Check Chains or stabilizer bars must be fitted and tightened.
Stability Requirements
20% of Total Unit Weight* to be on Front Axle
20% of Rear Axle Weight to be on LH Rear Wheel with boom and cutting head in off ground operating position. Recommended Minimum Outside Tire Width of 55” (1.4m)
* Total Unit Weight is the sum of the tractor weight and the mower weight.
Tractor Operator Station
Bush Hog recommends installing the RMB 1445/1660/1865 Boom Mower on cab tractors equipped with impact resistant glass windows. Do not operate if tractor cab is damaged.
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