Grill guard improvements

Notforhire · Apr 30, 2020

After almost driving a stick through my grill while grappling brush, I decided that my brush guard could use some improvement.

A few members posted photos of their machines and I basically borrowed ideas from them.

I used a 2ft sq. piece of 3/4x 9 ga expanded metal.

jmc · Apr 30, 2020

Looks nice. My grill has a nice gouge in it- Pretty thin sheet metal up there...

Thomas · Apr 30, 2020

Nice job. :thumbsup:

kenmbz · Apr 30, 2020

That looks great - Jealous

Smokeydog · Apr 30, 2020

Should come that way from the factory.

jmc · Apr 30, 2020

Smokeydog said:
Should come that way from the factory.

Or an aftermarket 'bolt-on' mesh. Wouldn't take much...

Notforhire · Apr 30, 2020

Smokeydog said:
Should come that way from the factory.

You got that right!
It isn't even an option.

Michael In Tennessee · Apr 30, 2020

Ok. How did you weld it? MIG or stick. I need to do the same and would appreciate some suggested settings. I suck at welding, but it's on the short list.

jonsstihl · Apr 30, 2020

Nice work, looks a lot like mine.
They really should come like that from the factory or at least have an option. That grille is a really expensive part.

Smokeydog · Apr 30, 2020

Routinely work trees and brush.

Didn’t ever see the stick that did the damage. Able to glue back together. Then made this.

Added 125# of armor. Quarry grade screen is tough AR steel. Bumper with hooks and D-ring for tie down. Helps protect axle when bush hogging. Bonnet protecter hinges down for access is a Kubota option for the M59 and is a Handy tool table for maintenance.