Red Raider still going strong

[Ed Kennell 35,770]

Put the Raider to work today.    This  Tractor with the old 42" side drive is unstoppable in the tall stuff and still makes a nice  finish cut since I added the two antiscalp rollers on the front corners.

[ohiofarmer 3,157]

 Even with just 10 horses they handle just about anything you throw at them.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,046]

What is the do hickey on the top of the deck on the discharge side ?

[squonk 38,928]

1 hour ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

What is the do hickey on the top of the deck on the discharge side ?

I think it's a doo-hingus. 

[Ed Kennell 35,770]

That's the mount thingamajig for my hillbilly grass catcher.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,046]

Well lets see the hillbilly grass catcher. This flat lander is always interested in your inventions.

[Ed Kennell 35,770]

Here Ya go Jim.

 

   I have one on my C-120 also.    Works great for collecting grass and leaves.         It has to be emptied frequently, but a lot easier to  mount, remove and store than a rear power bagger.

I find these at yard sales for a $.   This one was off a Crapsman rear bagger lawn mower.

[Retired Wrencher 4,876]

On ‎9‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 8:01 AM, Ed Kennell said:

Here Ya go Jim.

 

   I have one on my C-120 also.    Works great for collecting grass and leaves.         It has to be emptied frequently, but a lot easier to  mount, remove and store than a rear power bagger.

I find these at yard sales for a $.   This one was off a Crapsman rear bagger lawn mower.

Ed I like the  Crapsman  part. Great idea.

[JC 1965 1,528]

On 9/9/2017 at 9:29 PM, Ed Kennell said:

That's the mount thingamajig for my hillbilly grass catcher.

 

Those Raider's are really tough little tractors.  Nice thingamajig grass catcher.     

[FatJackDurham 318]

Hmm. Both of my WH's bogged down in the tall stuff.... . Maybe I was too low?

[ohiofarmer 3,157]

54 minutes ago, FatJackDurham said:

Hmm. Both of my WH's bogged down in the tall stuff.... . Maybe I was too low?

 It may have something to do with the mower drive system.  i have some Horses with the front mule drive and they will bog down much easier than the side drive Longer drive belts stretch more. Also, it may be that a 42" SD deck will clear itself better than a 48"?  Finally, it is very important that the idler pulley on the deck is free to slide in the ways to prevent hurting something else in the drive system. I put a piece of formica between the slide bar and the deck and polished the underside of the slide bar so it rides over the formica easily It really takes the shock out of mowing over sticks buried in the tall grass

 

 It does take multiple passes and patience. Using a leaf blower to clear the mowed stuff [after it dries some] can also save time in the long run

[WHX?? 46,774]

Me thinks you fellas need a sickle bar for some of that tall stuff!...'pecially for that real tall weeds with the tassels on top!

[FatJackDurham 318]

3 hours ago, ohiofarmer said:

 It may have something to do with the mower drive system.  i have some Horses with the front mule drive and they will bog down much easier than the side drive Longer drive belts stretch more. Also, it may be that a 42" SD deck will clear itself better than a 48"?  Finally, it is very important that the idler pulley on the deck is free to slide in the ways to prevent hurting something else in the drive system. I put a piece of formica between the slide bar and the deck and polished the underside of the slide bar so it rides over the formica easily It really takes the shock out of mowing over sticks buried in the tall grass

 

 It does take multiple passes and patience. Using a leaf blower to clear the mowed stuff [after it dries some] can also save time in the long run

 

Thanks. I'll check it out when I sharpen the blades next. I have 16 hp mule drive 42" and a 14 hp side drive 48". I will tinker till I get it smooth.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,046]

@Ed Kennell That one smart idea. Around here all you see is the bags sitting beside trash cans with big holes in them. Maybe our grass is tougher or the village idiots don't pick up the tree limbs before cutting the grass. Go use for Crapsman walk behind.

Edited September 12, 2017 by elcamino/wheelhorse