12/20/2012 9:12 AM
Sounds like everyone is talking about drop-down brushes that ride/operate out in front of the mower. The natural product brushes do not hold up very well, maybe consider using one with plastic/artificial bristles. You may find that you may want/need different brushes throughout the year; stiffer ones during the spring and fall and softer ones during the summer or more stressful periods?? Instead of changing the brushes or having two sets, use different weights on top of the brushes. You can use 1" or 1 1/2" PVC pipe filled with lead shot or sand to be more/less aggressive with the brushes. From experience, a brush with no weight has a tendency to bounce or ride up on one side or the other. A small cable or mono can be attached to the basket so that when the mower is raised at the end of a mow line, the brush also raises.
Happy holidays.