Mini Road Grader / Garden tractor Project

[DT86]

I always enjoy your photos.

I'd be dangerous if I had a fraction of your creativity or fabrication skills.

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks ,
Todays grader progress shows the first sheet metal cut out over the center frame . Also the cover over the steering shaft. I started the first parts for the blade circle assembly too.
By next weekend it should start to take shape. :confused2:

 

[Renze]

Stealth grader !! you should paint it black and wear an oxygen mask when driving it

 

[Green Power]

It looks great Waldon!

 

[Ed of all trades]

KOOL I like.

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks ,
You can now see the front cross beam in place to support the two lift cylinders . Also The nose crossbeam that supports the scarifer lift linkages. By this evening I will have the new blade cut out and bent sitting under the frame.:thumbsup:

 

[dieselcrawler]

He who builds the most JD mini's wins... I think you got it in the bag! Amazing backyard collection... amazing skills too!

Keep up the good work and please PLEASE keep posting pictures for us here!

 

[Dozernut]

You have an amazing talent, I sure enjoy your pictures and write ups. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks ,
Todays progress pic shows I got the new blade cut out , bent and boxed in . You can also see the blade circle has been started . Today I will spend the whole day on the blade circle .

 

[bakerg]

I know it says John Deere but what was the tractor originally?

 

[Paul Thornton]

I wish you lived next door, what a talent!

L2800 w/FEL - 72" Land Pride rake

 

[Waldon52]

Todays picture shows the whole blade assembly now hooked to the front of the frame for the first time. The a-frame is now connected to the blade for the first time too. The lift cylinders are bolted to the cross brace. I also built some rear blade support brackets. Slowly taking shape.

 

[ervinedonniebob]

Great Job!!!!

 

[bakerg]

I have to agree on the previous post, great job. Is there any updates on your project?

 

[Waldon52]

The mini grader is slowly taking shape

 

[Scooter78]

It is looking great you have a lot if talent. It will be a great addition to your fleet.

 

[Thomas]

No matter how you view the work you've done its outstanding!!!!

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks !!
Yesterday we went to the Walloon Lake Tractor Show about 30 minutes away and I picked up some knobs for the grader project. I installed them and they look great !!

 

[GolfAddict]

I wish you lived next door, what a talent!

I wouldn't get anything done, I'd always be over at his garage watching him work...

 

[EddieWalker]

Very creative!!! Your workmanship and attention to detail is outstanding. I'm looking forward to seeing pics and hopefully a video of it out in the dirt.

Eddie