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06-16-2014, 08:01 AM
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Sod cutter for 3k front hitch
I need to cut a fair amount of sod and was wondering- has anyone ever attempted to build a 12 inch sod cutter attachment for a front hitch on a 3k tractor? I mean it sure has the weight, and with the differential lock(GT3235), and suitcase weights, it should have sufficient traction for a 12 inch cut. You guys have any ideas?
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06-16-2014, 11:10 PM
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I don't know of anyone that has put a sod cutter on the front of a 3k series tractor. I would think traction would still be an issue without chains or ags, maybe not. The only idea/recommendation I have is to rent a sod cutter from Home Depot for like $100 a day. Factor in your design/fab/trial and error setup, you'll be ahead (plus it cuts 18").
Bill
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06-20-2014, 09:20 AM
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Take a look at my album(I don't know how to move pics from there to here) and look at the sod cutter I built this week. I tested it yesterday and it seems to work pretty good. Weather permitting, I'm going to put it to work this weekend. (I put your pics in the post for you, Sam Mac, Nice job!)
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06-20-2014, 09:42 AM
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You have a lot of talent. Great job on the sod cutter, it looks like it will work great.
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06-20-2014, 11:50 AM
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06-20-2014, 07:03 PM
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I plan on trying it out this weekend-provided it drys out some. I live in the mpls. Area and to say it's been raining, would be an understatement. We've gotten more than six(6) inches of rain since Wednesday morning. I gave it 3 ft test cut, and it seems to work very good. I am going to spray it with WD40 next time I use it to see if that helps the dirt slide off easier. The tractor has suitcase weights, but no wheel weights or tire chains. When I put it all the way down on the driveway, it lifts the front tires off the ground so I think it has enough weight holding it in the ground. I will make an update after I put it to work.
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06-21-2014, 09:17 PM
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Give it a shot. The only issue I can see would be the next pass. One wheel will be on turf, the other on dirt. This will make an angle cut on the turf and a possible traction problem.
Greg
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06-22-2014, 09:08 AM
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1977 1650 with cast iron lower grill housing, cast iron oil pan, 54" push-snow blade, rear blade, disc-harrow, 44c and 48" decks, Two cultivators, #1 tiller with both extensions, loaded tires, 75' weights and chains, #2 cart.
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