Skidsteer Arm Guides

[McCaskey]

I recently purchased an 85" wide mower for my RC100. The mower is very heavy. When turning or bumping trees, I noticed the arms were being stressed to swing sideways. The arm bushings are not made for sideways deflection, failure of the bushings or cracking of the arms is almost certain.

I made a bracket to keep the arms cradled when lowered. Bracket simply bolts to existing holes in the frame. It's adjustable with slots because the arms are already bent 3/8" to left. Used 4" x 1/2" steel and left a 1/32" gap on both sides of the cradle. Easy project to prevent a very expensive repair.

 

[Bob77064]

That will work, good job.

 

[lumberjack1986]

Looks good! I might have lined the face with uhmw poly. Probably want to keep an eye on the wear on the side of the arm

 

[Eric H]

Do not take this the wrong way, but dang do you ever work that thing lol.i have a new 110 and after a 100 hrs of mulching its not that pretty.... Very nice machine, in spectacular shape.