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Hi! For Plough we need traction . And the best is wheight . The most is better. For space between wheels Minimum. 16 in. for 8 in. plough and 18 in. for the 9 in. plough. I make steel wheels I try with one inch steel pads the wet soil stick on and wheels slips. I add two inches . high steel...

Hi! Some years ago! I make and use this implement. Tills and makes small hills in same time. Now I use rotary plow for make beds 3 FT large for two rows on the top. Good Luck! Oldmech

Hi! For traction steel wheels are very good. I make mines two in. pad incredible traction. but very bad for grass. A good compromise Tires with 60 kg weight in wheel and with tire chains. In wet soil tire grip come full and tire slip no more traction. Tire chain are self cleaning . You can...

[Hi! I forget The universal joint is from Suziki steering. pict 1. For connect I use 1/4 x 6 in.x12 in. steel plate im make a 60mm hole in center for Quick hitch adapter. Two Lovejoy L095 between blower shaft and quick hitch My cost for everything less 200. But a lot of work I try it with...

Hi! A friend gives me a old front end snowblower. The problem or trouble is bad rotation. I change rotation. Not easy! But I make it. First step! Change the output side. We must cut (I use a 4 1\2 in.Grinder with disk) the top of output important to cut at same height each side for 180 deg...

Hi ! Two weeks ago. I finnish mowing and come back at home. Bang! The PTO lever quit the U stand and go in and turn around the wheeel. result A rod PTO lever bend and the shift lever bent. I was lucky the PTO fork in trans was ok. The BCS lever system for gears and PTO are very fast for change...

HI! Moldboard plow is a good implement. No dangerous for operator. You cannot brook tractor gears. If you hit rock wheels spins. But Make good plowing is ART. Adjusting the moldboard plow is not easy. Need some try. For plowing you need good traction and the best is more weights .Duals are...

Hi! You can use transport speed with load. But with limit. Is your trailer have brakes. Is the road flat with no curve. Some years ago. I use my Grillo with trailer for going at the river for water. About half-mille. 3 barrels 2/3 full about 80-90 gals. With no problem. I do not use transport...

Hi! For plowing we need traction. BCS and Grillo are too light and need weight in wheels. I add 80 lbs for my Grillo. Second is grip tire chains are very good.Because chains are self cleaning. In wet ground tire grip come full and slip no more traction. Personnal! Tandem wheels are zero for...

Hi! I think May be .your engine is too tight. New piston and rings. Do you have check rings gap in the cylinder before install. So for connecting rod and bearing Do you have check clearance (with plastic gage) on crankshaft. For chinese clone. Some parts are same. Some other dont fit. I do not...

Hi! I can use Old Gravely implements with my Grillo via my homemade adaptor. I try the rotary plow for first time this year. Run pretty well.. I like old Gravely implements. They have one adjustable safety clutch. So I can adjust the clutch for slip on big rocks or big roots . Can protect gears...

Hi I am very sorry my first thread is false or wrong. You have two idle pulleys one for the short belt and other for the long belt this one go from engine to front spindle then the left spindle and go on the idle pulley next to engine. The short go front spindle to the left spindle between a...

Hi! For Belts help . The short belt for top pulley is for power from engine to front spindle. I make a fast draw (pict) for the long belt Between 3 spindles mower. Good luck Oldmech

Hi! Gravely and Grillo have the same rotation. BCS Wrong or bad rotation. I can use Gravely implements with my Grillo I make a special adaptor. I dont have the 50 inch Gravely rotary mower but make fine job. I use one last year. I have a SEP Mainline mower. This one was side discharge pushing...

Hi! I own a Grillo 107d for now more five years. The 5-10 tire are ok for the most use. 5-12 add some height more clearance but add speed no always a good thing. I think 5-10 are a good choice . Except may be (I dont have) for rotary plow. For winter I add tire chains for snowblowing. Good luck !