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Assembly, Assembl y – Bush Hog RMB 1445 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

RMB 1445 11/10

Assembly Section 3-2

© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.

ASSEMBL

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TRACTOR SELECTION

Hitch Requirement

3-Point Hitch ASABE Category I

PTO Type

540 RPM

PTO Shaft

Tractor must be equipped with live drive independent PTO shaft to enable forward movement to be halted
while the flail head continues to operate.

Horsepower Requirement

45 PTO HP Minimum

Tractor Weight

4,410 lbs. Minimum (2,000 kg)

Check Chains/Stabilizers

Check Chains or stabilizer bars must be fitted and tightened.

Stability Requirements

20% of Total Unit Weight* to be on Front Axle

20% of Rear Axle Weight to be on LH Rear Wheel with boom and cutting head in off ground operating position.

Recommended Minimum Outside Tire Width of 55” (1.4m)

* Total Unit Weight is the sum of the tractor weight and the mower weight.

Tractor Operator Station

Bush Hog recommends installing the RMB 1445/1660/1865 Boom Mower on cab tractors equipped with impact
resistant glass windows. Do not operate if tractor cab is damaged.