Spring is one of my favorite times of year, but with spring comes time to break out the mower or bush hog. To most the thought of mowing is dreadful. With the knowledge and proper equipment it can make that dreaded chore much more enjoyable.
For fields and pastures a typical mowers will not do the job. These areas are better suited for a bush hog. They are designed for thick brush and grass even small trees.
If you have not had someone show you how to properly attach a bush hog. This task can be daunting. When I was younger and first starting out this was a great challenge. Thankfully I had family members who were or had been farmers to turn to for advice and help. Now that I am older and more experienced. I am so thankful that I had others to lean on for these challenges. My hope is to show others how I was taught to properly attach and use a bush hog.
My tractor is a 1949 Ford 8n. Handed down to me from my Great Grandfather. It may be just close to my heart, but I love these tractors. They are inexpensive to purchase as well as run. If you are a little bit mechanically inclined. You can fix just about anything on these tractors. Mainly due to the vast resources on the internet.
With all machines they do have there own weaknesses. The 8n’s is over heating, but if it is ran properly this is no obstacle. Through proper maintenance and handling these tractors can do about anything.