Homemade Tractor

[Magnum_MX285]

This was actually built by my dad a couple years ago. He used to use a Cub Cadet for snowblowing but got tired of the continual repairs and welding he had to do to it. So, like usual, he figured he could do better if he made one himself. And thus started an 8 month long project to create the "perfect" tractor for snowblowing. Eventually, though, it evolved into a true multipurpose tractor with a front-mounted 3 point hitch. He bought and modified a snowblower for it, modified a formerly rear-mount tiller for it, bought and modified a blade for it, made a boom-pole for it, made pallet forks for it, made his own bucket for it.

It really is a slick piece of machinery, the only thing he didn't do on it was the hydraulics. Its powered by a 33HP Isuzu diesel with two Case hydrostatic transaxles, articulated steering. Amenities include removeable front and side glass panel, removable door, AM/FM radio, heater (ceiling mounted and the fact that the oil reservoir is right under your feet), tilt steering, high/low ranges, and several hyraulic controls. It can operate in both two and four wheel drive. It uses a few recycled parts, the most noticeable being the John Deere steering wheel and the diesel fill nozzle from his '82 Silverado.

It is literally built like a tank. Its a shame I don't have more pictures to share...

 

[Bedlam]

Great JOB Hard to tell it isn't factory made.I sure do love homebuilt.

 

[MarkV]

Easy to tell this isn't your Dad's first rodeo. I sure do admire you guys that can build stuff.

MarkV

 

[Chuckanut]

I love it. It looks like a production vehicle. It is very simular to the Power Tracs and they have a forum on TractorByNet.

Chuckanut

 

[CCWKen]

That's a fine testament to your fathers engineering and craftsmanship skills. Great looking piece of machinery.

I know how hard it can be. I built this one from scratch with many recyled parts. I call it the "Kenbota".

 

[BigD23]

Way cool...Add some current plates and that puppy's street legal!

Don

 

[mjncad]

Welcome to TBN Magnum and your Dad did a heck of a good job building that tractor.

 

[woodlandfarms]

So where is it? Does he still have it?

 

[tractorman99]

That's one Nice's piece of engineering.

 

[have_blue]

Excellent Magnum!

I think your dad has it right. I always thought tractors should have a separate frame, engine, transmission, and 3 point attachment. 1 little crack in a typical tractor's main housing and you have a world of misery. I like the articulated steering. I bet it will turn on a dime and give you .09 change!

 

[mjncad]

I forgot to mention Magnum, I like the calendar behind the tractor in one of the photos.

 

[Bill Barrett]

I forgot to mention Magnum, I like the calendar behind the tractor in one of the photos.

Man I'm old all I saw was the tractor!

Magnum the axles from Case/ Ingersol hydraulic type tractors?

 

[Spudland_Dave]

with two Case hydrostatic transaxles

Would you have any info about those axles? I've been kicking around a project of mine which would require a similar setup....Articulated Steering & Hydro Axles...and whats been holding me up are the axles and what to use....

 

[Magnum_MX285]

Sorry all for the horribly late response, I must've been sidetracked and then forgot about this thread. Dad got a kick out of quite a few of the responses, and he definitely appreciates them all.

MarkV: You're right, this wasn't his first rodeo, he loved that phrase btw. I believe one of his first was building a homemade off-road, I dunno, "fun vehicle". Kind of similar to say a side-by-side off roader but built heavier and quite a bit bigger but only 2WD. That got completed, and eventually cannibalized for something else. Now its sitting derelict. Then came a further evolution of that he did for a handicapped man (paralyzed from the chest down I believe). Not too sure what it was powered by, but it had a hydrostatic transmission, a folding rear ramp, a locking system to lock his wheel chair in place, and quite a few different unique items. The best way I can describe it to you is in his own words, it looked like a WW2 halftrack in the way the grille and hood was laid out.

CCWKen: Dad liked that image. He was particularly impressed with the reach of the loader. A very sharp machine for sure.

Woodlandfarms: Yes, he still has it. Uses it often in fact. Well especially moreso this year with the additional snow in its primary role of snowblowing (and using a blade).




Spudland Dave and Bill Barrett: He used Case hydraulic drive garden tractor rear ends. If you have any other questions feel free to ask, he'd be happy to answer.

 

[drivadesl]

Man, your dad must have some awesome set of tools!!