DIY Home built compact tractor

[bx23barry]

Excellent!! Very kool this didn't die and you almost got it done. Keep us posted!

 

[djw250]

Wow, that thing looks great. My hat is off to you sir. If I undertook a project that big, I'd probably wind up single again.

 

[dodge85rc]

I didn't take the time to read through all of the info here, but I did want to share in case you didn't realize, but on your tractor if you are n 4wd and since you have 2 different size tires, unless you changed gear ratio's in your front or rear diff to occomdate the different axle speeds you are going to bind up your driveline and start to break things.

 

[David Devuono]

In the previous page the author noted testing with the taller rear gears so I suspect he plans to replace the rear. I think Samurai's came with 3:73s or 3.90s and the aftermarket has a 4.56? Nice thing about the samura removable third member is ease of repair. An aftermarket 4:1 gears for the transfercase would make it a stump puller. This tractor if the drivetrain is stock would go 90KMPH so might want to lock out the high range.

 

[slowzuki]

Theres is also 5.12's from the front of manual sidekicks. Although discontinued I think there were 5.83's as well. Quite weak though. 6:1 t-case gears are also available.

In the previous page the author noted testing with the taller rear gears so I suspect he plans to replace the rear. I think Samurai's came with 3:73s or 3.90s and the aftermarket has a 4.56? Nice thing about the samura removable third member is ease of repair. An aftermarket 4:1 gears for the transfercase would make it a stump puller. This tractor if the drivetrain is stock would go 90KMPH so might want to lock out the high range.

 

[GT2]

I'm using 5.38's in the rear.

 

[slowzuki]

Can't recall ever hearing a problem with the 5.38's.

 

[GT2]

A little up date.
I have installed the new, lower ring and pinion gears in the rear axle.
The test drive dident yeald the slow down I had hoped for, but I think it will be ok. It moves at what I call a slow walk, at engine idle.
Sorry no pics, the wife and son have the camera with them, in Arazona on vacation.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

a face like this when the wife and kids are gone on valentine's day and you get unlimited time in the garage!

i dropped big jack on mine tonight....most expensive steak in the county and we've got a whole freezer full!!!........maybe it'll pay off

A little up date.
I have installed the new, lower ring and pinion gears in the rear axle.
The test drive dident yeald the slow down I had hoped for, but I think it will be ok. It moves at what I call a slow walk, at engine idle.
Sorry no pics, the wife and son have the camera with them, in Arazona on vacation.

 

[GT2]

a face like this when the wife and kids are gone on valentine's day and you get unlimited time in the garage!

i dropped big jack on mine tonight....most expensive steak in the county and we've got a whole freezer full!!!........maybe it'll pay off

Ha, actually the frown was cuz the camera is gone and I cant document my progress
Shhh, dont say anything!

 

[GT2]

Started working on the brake pedals assy.
I found 3 pieces of tube that fit snugly inside of each other, 2 were DOM and 1 CREW. Then I drilled a 1/4" pilot hole thru the frame rail.

I then got out the portable mill... and hole sawed a hole in the rail. Then cut a piece of the large tube to the correct length and welded it in the rail.

With the master cylinders jiged up I cut a piece of the middle size tube to the correct length.

Using some 1/4" plate I roughed out some pedal stalks, clamped them together and drilled a 1/4" pilot hole.

After hole sawing a hole the size of the middle tube I tack welded the stalk to the tube. Notice the tube is resesed a little in the stalk, this is so I can resess the weld a little, then grind/sand flat so the other pedal stalk can move smoothley against it.

After cutting the smaller inner tube to the correct length I welded it to the outer pedal stalk. Here you can see the stalks and tubes all slid together.

You can see the stalks fit snugly against each other. This is so I can pin them together if I want.

I need to get some zerks, so I can thread the tubes befor I continue.

 

[WilliamBos]

Nice. Having split brakes will be nice, eh??

 

[GT2]

I bought some clevis and made some tabs to activate the master cylinders. Welded on tabs, notice the zirks.

I drilled and taped some holes in the side of the frame rail to bolt the master cyls to. Here it is all assembled.

I'm going to wait to put the pedals on when I get the seat positioned. That way I can get the pedal angle correct.

 

[GT2]

I'm thinking of buying a seat like this. New Universal Tractor Seat Ford New Holland Massey - eBay (item 220336535010 end time Mar-29-09 08:12:49 PDT)
Has anyone had any experiance with this suspended type seat, do you think it will work ok?
Thanks, Tim

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I'm thinking of buying a seat like this. New Universal Tractor Seat Ford New Holland Massey - eBay (item 220336535010 end time Mar-29-09 08:12:49 PDT)
Has anyone had any experiance with this suspended type seat, do you think it will work ok?
Thanks, Tim

Those seats are decent and should be fine for your application. I replaced the OEM seat on a Ford 4000 with one like in the link. It held my butt just fine with no issues.

 

[Dmace]

Your craftsmanship is amazing! Everything looks to be coming out very well and thought-out.

 

[Robert NC]

TSC sells the same seat

 

[varmint]

This is absolutely one of the best threads in a long time! I have sent the link to many non-tractor types. I think it is Zerks, by the way... maybe from the Zerk company or some such? Sorry to be picky, but that's about all I can add to such a great piece of work.

 

[GT2]

Nice. Having split brakes will be nice, eh??

Thanks,
Yes I think they could come in handy.

Those seats are decent and should be fine for your application. I replaced the OEM seat on a Ford 4000 with one like in the link. It held my butt just fine with no issues.

Thanks for the advise, I just ordered one.

TSC sells the same seat

Yes they do, but my link has free shipping!

This is absolutely one of the best threads in a long time! I have sent the link to many non-tractor types. I think it is Zerks, by the way... maybe from the Zerk company or some such? Sorry to be picky, but that's about all I can add to such a great piece of work.

Thanks,
Ha!! If that's the least of my grammar errors I'm in great shape!
( If you notice I spelled it correct one time, then misspelled the second time!)

Your craftsmanship is amazing! Everything looks to be coming out very well and thought-out.

Thank you

 

[GT2]

I got my seat today, Woo Hoo one day shipping! I had no idea they were located in Yakama.

I'm trying to decide on a good seat height. I have quite a range to work with.
Do you think it is better to sit higher ( better vision?) or lower ( more secure feeling?)?
Thanks, Tim