OT Bushhog deck rings

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   Looking at updating our current bushhog and looking at the 2615L and 2715L. Some of them have a deck ring, I'm not sure of the purpose. What are the advantages or disadvantages of the rings around the stump jumper. We would use it for levees, ditches, roadsides and waterways mainly. Right now we have a 1984 2615 and it's been a good hog, it's simply wore out. Thanks 
Leon  B MO

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Leon B MO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Old Monroe, Mo Points: 2181	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leon B MO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: OT Bushhog deck rings Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 7:48pm
	Looking at updating our current bushhog and looking at the 2615L and 2715L. Some of them have a deck ring, I'm not sure of the purpose. What are the advantages or disadvantages of the rings around the stump jumper. We would use it for levees, ditches, roadsides and waterways mainly. Right now we have a 1984 2615 and it's been a good hog, it's simply wore out. Thanks Leon B MO
	Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself".

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steelwheelAcjim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Location: Blissfield,Mi Points: 1257	Post Options Post Reply Quote steelwheelAcjim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 8:02pm
	The deck rings were added to prevent rocks from being picked up by the blades and getting wedged between the stump jumper and the deck thus creating a round dent in the top of the deck that you may see on other bat-wing mowers. It is also suppose to stop tall grass and other debris from winding up under there, but it doesn't totally prevent that. It does not hinder cutting performance, just a safety and appearance thing. The newer the mower, the better the design. Look for the deck rings and "squarish" large gear boxes. Those are the best. Smaller "round" gear box models are good, but parts are becoming hard to get. 2615L or a 2715 are both good models. The 2715 is a little heavier duty model. Check for broken or welded hinges on the wings. Older 2615's were not able to be greased so they bind and eventually break. Also look at 1000 RPM models with the CV jointed PTO. Check for excessive wear in the u-joints and the ball joints. My family was a Bush Hog Dealer for over 50 years. We sold a few of these, and still use one on our farm. Edited by steelwheelAcjim - 19 Dec 2017 at 8:07pm
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Leon B MO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Old Monroe, Mo Points: 2181	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leon B MO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 8:40pm
	Hea, hea, hea. Yes Jim, our hog has the wing's welded on, it's been through hell and back. Believe or not but dad turned it over cutting levees, he raised the wing for a stump and the wrong one went up. $1500 main shaft and he was back in business. Thanks Leon B MO
	Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself".