Been doing a little research and found that Swisher used to make a front mounted mower for ATV's. Was able to download the manual from Northern Tool. This is the drawing of it. I just happen to have 2 of these but they are the tow behind but they look the same except that the tow behinds have rear wheels. I see no reason why I can't just fab up a mount to attach it to a mule drive and remove the rear wheels. :bigthink:

I remember that!
:OffTopic: But, when I was a young'un one of the four wheeler companies was offering a 4-wheeler with rear three point and maybe even a PTO... But I remember the ad's also showing that front mount mower. Can't find any pics, sorry. I'll keep lookin.

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I'll admit that I haven't thought the whole thing through...YET. But installing a front deck (ie 50") is just in front of the tractor. Instead of the belt routing backwards....it goes forward. Blade rotation should be un-effected..???

Sounds like your next project Sam! I will be watching your progress!:beerchug:

Mike

It will be a while. I have a 1782 to go through first then an O that needs a little TLC. No heat in the shop and it's 20 degrees here at the moment.:biggrin2:

Correct me if Im wrong but mule pulley tension and rotation direction will be reversed and forward deck will end up spinning backwards unless belt gets crossed somehow to maintain the same direction as it would have being mid mount.