Doubletree size for mower?

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  • May 20, 2009 at 9:16 pm #40559
    Hoss
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    We purchased a BF Avery, Champion mower last fall, and it did not have a doubletree. I need some information concerning doubletree size. The sickle is 5′. Any help will be appreciated.

    May 21, 2009 at 10:15 am #52387
    Donn Hewes
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    Hello Hoss, I hope you find someone that is using one of those machines. In case you don’t I can give you a wild guess. Most mower eveners are not that wide, like 34″ + or -. With a 28″ single tree your single trees will not be digging into the tongue all the time. The size of the evener is to keep the horses inside the mowed area; too wide and they are walking in the unmowed grass. Make sure your neck yoke length matches your evener. On the MD mowers there is a rod that goes from the mower head to the bracket were the evener is attached. This helps complete the triangulation that supports the head. Anything like that on your Avery? Good luck, Donn

    May 21, 2009 at 1:35 pm #52388
    Hoss
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    Thanks Donn for the info! My mower does have a rod that attaches to the mower head. A support spring is also part of the assembly. These mowers were popular in our area, as well as the MDs. Most are long gone to the scrap pile. This mower belonged to my neighbor’s grandfather. I have asked the oldtimers around here about the doubletree size and they all reply “We just used what we had. Don’t Know”. Thanks again!
    By the way, I am assuming the tongue length is 14′ ? The tongue was missing.

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