Smokeydog
Elite Member
Make frame from steel tubing and cover with black UHMW 1/4” sheet.
Nah, metal would get ruined over the first accidental contact and could cut the tire as well.Why do they have to be made of plastic? I would think something like a piece of 16 or so gauge sheet metal rolled in an arc would work fine. Maybe weld 1 x 1/8" flat bar to the edges of the sheet metal for re-enforcement. The extra weight of steel shouldn't be a concern. If it was done right even the aesthetics wouldn't be bad.
Well, normally it's because it's cheaper. But at $3,000 that does not seem to be the primary reason.Nah, metal would get ruined over the first accidental contact and could cut the tire as well.
There's a reason they make em from plastic
No, the primary reason is that name. These days it costs more than John Deere does. $50 bolt anyone?Well, normally it's because it's cheaper. But at $3,000 that does not seem to be the primary reason.
So that leaves "lighter weight, won't rust, and won't cut into tires".
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If you go into business and make front fenders, Count Me In I'll be your first customer. I need a set of front fenders for a Kubota L 3700 I am so sick of the mud getting on me and then all over the tractor as well.3 grand? Heck, I should go into business making a variety of fender sizes along with mounting brackets, all for far LESS!
I have not thought about using boat trailer fenders. That is a good idea but like you said this one more project to do as if I'm not overloaded alreadyTry searching for boat trailer fenders. They come in a variety of sizes and materials and would be pretty easy to modify. I'm not sure they come in a large enough size for the big tractors, but they will fit almost any CUT. Now you have me thinking of yet one more project to do.