DIY grille guard

northcreek2624 · Oct 1, 2002

Didn't think the factory guard complimented the stylish DK40 so I made one with a few curves,I'll post a few pics....Mike

northcreek2624 · Oct 1, 2002

Here it is unlatched............Mike

JackIL · Oct 1, 2002

Mike,
Very nice work. How did you cut out the 3 sculptured pieces?
Jack

Kiotimike · Oct 1, 2002

Mike,
Where do I send the check????I need one of those for my DK40 too.Very nice.

Mike

northcreek2624 · Oct 1, 2002

Thanks Jack, My original plan was to have my son plasma cut the 3/8" stock but,he was out of town and I was getting antsy.
So I cut the pieces using 6" waffer wheels on a 4" angle grinder and a sawsall.
Only a retired guy(with lots of time) would use this Flintstone approach.............Mike

Anonymous Poster · Oct 1, 2002

That brush guard is awesome. You could sell those! Considering the time it probably took you to make it, I don't know if you could make any money /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif , but I definately would buy one.

MisterKioti · Oct 1, 2002

Mike,
Are you interested in selling them commercially????
I am a Kioti dealer and would be interested in a couple.
Drop me a line at CozInCowtown@sbcglobal.net
K

northcreek2624 · Oct 1, 2002

Thanks for the kind words guys,I'm going to talk to my bro- in-law who has more experience in fabrication work,I'm more of a one-off guy.
Building them like I did this one would make them too expensive for most.
I'll let you know what I find out from him.........Mike

Anonymous Poster · Oct 1, 2002

WOW............

RWS · Oct 2, 2002

AWESOME!

markie61 · Oct 8, 2002

Did you ever see the movie "The Rocketeer"? The grill guard looks like the helmet he wears...very retro-futuristic. Or like the mask of someone from "Star Wars".
Very, VERY well done!

Anonymous Poster · Oct 8, 2002

Mike, forget the grille guard for a minute-What kind of wax are you using to get the kind of shine on the hood of your tractor?

northcreek2624 · Oct 8, 2002

Markie,If I do decide to market these I think the "Rocketeer"would be an excellent name and thanks for the kind words..........Mike

northcreek2624 · Oct 8, 2002

<font color=red>"What kind of wax are you using"</font color=red>

Farmhouse,3M cleaner wax but,it was pretty shiny to begin with.....Mike
PS I looked up Romans 8:28 and it was good.

B7500 · Oct 14, 2002

Darn nice! And I don't even have a Kioti. Can you make one for a Kubota??
-T

northcreek2624 · Oct 14, 2002

Tawoo,Thanks for the kind words.At this point most people wouldn't want to pay me for what I have to put into one of these.
Saw your bio,do you work for NIMO(NG)?.......Mike

B7500 · Oct 15, 2002

Hi Mike,
No, I work for Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting Dept. Emailed a picture of your grill to my buddie in Chicago. He wants one!
-T

broncobilly · May 14, 2010

Northcreek2624
Have you decided on making them and reselling the front grill guard?
I really like your design and would like to buy one from you. I just had to replace the front end assembly. The factory one does not look good.

Thanks
Bill

Johndeere3720 · May 14, 2010

That is one awsome grill guard! mine came off a burned JohnDeere 4100. It just slips into two pockets. I was bored one night and found out that I could even mount my vice to it. anyways, yours looks awsome! Great job!:thumbsup:

IH3444 · May 14, 2010

Man O man, is that a rightous looking grill guard. Makes the one I bought for my New Holland from the dealer look like a whimpy piece of crap. You could definetly sell them commercially. People will pay more for a very well designed guard like that. Sweet!:licking: