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Eldon (WA) ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Points: 7765 |
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Did my first big mowing job with the new Bush Hog 3008 and I have to say I like it. It is really quiet and cuts better than the JD MX8 that it replaced. It is shorter than the JD so the rig fits on my trailer better, also. Only thing I don't like is it is hard to grease the pto U-joints.....Oh, and the 175D did fine too...
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Pat the Plumber CIL ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Springfield,Il Points: 4930 |
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Mower looks beefy with those 3 big gear boxs and thick steel. American made?
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
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Eldon (WA) ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Points: 7765 |
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They are made in Alabama, not sure if the gearboxes are American made....I haven't looked for a stamp. I know the JD boxes say "made in Spain" on them. I will check when I get a chance...I know they are quite a bit bigger than the JD ones....
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Jim Lindemood ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Location: Dry Ridge, KY Points: 2569 |
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Should think that will get 'er done!
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Matt MN ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Silver lake MN Points: 1491 |
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Can you take a picture of the bottom side? Just wondering how they run the blade system on those.
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Unless your are the lead horse the scenery never changes!!
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allisrutledge ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Location: SurgoinsvilleTN Points: 1360 |
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Eldon, In my opinion these are superior machines.I've had 3 competitors and they are not even in the same ballpark. The gearboxes are bulletproof.I would keep up with the SN # because the PTO shafts are made by 2or3 different companys and they (Bush Hog)don't always use the same supplier.Find out what yours is and make note of it now and it will save you a headach when you need u joints later. My 2615 uses Comer . Scott
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Allis Chalmers still exist in my mind and barns
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JohnCO ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Niwot Colo Points: 8992 |
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It does look a lot heaver built then the JD, closer to the right color too!
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"If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer"
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FloydKS ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: S E Kansas Points: 8382 |
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I have to jump in here and stand up for the Bush Hog too....cause I welded 'em together over 30 years ago before I went to the seminary... the little 5 footer was maybe a weak point but the bigger ones were heave metal...
and the dish that the blades were mounted to was the "stump jumper" ...after the end of the blade cut of the tree you would not get caught up on the stump. peace
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AllisUpstate ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 06 May 2011 Location: Upstate NY Points: 1261 |
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Eldon,
Is that an 8 footer? I'm curious how the 175 handles the weight. I wound up finding a 7 ft flail that comes in at about 900 lbs, and the D17IV is a bit light on the front without extra weight. Your Bush Hog looks to be quite a bit heavier. Nice looking mower and tractor for sure! |
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Eldon (WA) ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Points: 7765 |
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I put the JD on the Series IV diesel without front weights and it will lift the front end off the ground just letting out the clutch.
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B26240 ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: mn Points: 3865 |
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How much H.P. is required for the 3008? nice lookin outfit!!
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JeffMOnt ![]() Silver Level ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Points: 129 |
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Bush hog 3008 requires 40hp to run and 50hp to lift.
Here is a link to the specs. http://www.opico.com/files/Bush%20Hog%20Multi%20Spindle%20Mower%20RC3008.pdf |
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captaindana ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Fort Plain, NY Points: 2559 |
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Awesome hog Eldon and awesome tractor too!
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 33857 |
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I put a 3008 with a mulching kit behind the 180, front end got a little light so I added a loader for ballast, be real careful with that 1800# when on grades with any fast manuevers; had it four years now and no complaints.
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