ThatOneKid
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I've got a 12.5 hp tractor that I wanna make a mudder. Any ideas on what to do to it and what to add?
Wanting to build mudding tractor
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s10king91
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Well What kind of tractor ? Is it a Hydro Stat Rear end or does it have a manual trans?
I would put a extra pulley on the underside to increase the belt tension to make sure it doesn't slip.
Then I would Add Some nice Atv Tires to the rear Or a Bar tread But you can get some sick Atv mud tires.
Post up some Pics and what model it is and trans it has I might be able to help more if you do.
I would put a extra pulley on the underside to increase the belt tension to make sure it doesn't slip.
Then I would Add Some nice Atv Tires to the rear Or a Bar tread But you can get some sick Atv mud tires.
Post up some Pics and what model it is and trans it has I might be able to help more if you do.
klicky96
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Take a lot of the weight off. The excess metal needs to go. Fenders need to be raised higher. You need bigger tires, which I have some ATV tires if you wanna buy them. But I wouldn't put them on the tractor though. Also, the engine may need to be reinforced. Remove the hood, lights, etc. Basically, remove the sheet metal off of the front end and weld in bars around the motor and all to protect it incase of a roll-over.
Kaptain Krunch
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Gear it up a bit by changing pulleys
weld the pivoting front axle solid for stability
weld rear end spider gears (if its a hydro find a new tranny)
atv tires for the back (may have to buy hubs and rims for the tranny)
cut the fenders out/make flares if needed
bigger front tires to level it out
reinforce/re-design steering for safety, stock normally is weak and sloppy.
re-mount seat as low as possible
remove anything unnecessary (deck mounts, lever for lifting/lowering, etc)
make yourself a gas pedal, and remove the governor on motor
Just a start, if u need help with anything let me know.
Heres a video of mine, best chassis's to use IMO are the older ones, must stronger. My wheel horse has a beefy *** tranny, with bearings all around and 3/8" thick cast iron cases, compared to brass bushing and 1/4" aluminum cases we see these days. Since the video it has a much better paint job with racing stripes and better tires.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMdE7pd0oqQ
weld the pivoting front axle solid for stability
weld rear end spider gears (if its a hydro find a new tranny)
atv tires for the back (may have to buy hubs and rims for the tranny)
cut the fenders out/make flares if needed
bigger front tires to level it out
reinforce/re-design steering for safety, stock normally is weak and sloppy.
re-mount seat as low as possible
remove anything unnecessary (deck mounts, lever for lifting/lowering, etc)
make yourself a gas pedal, and remove the governor on motor
Just a start, if u need help with anything let me know.
Heres a video of mine, best chassis's to use IMO are the older ones, must stronger. My wheel horse has a beefy *** tranny, with bearings all around and 3/8" thick cast iron cases, compared to brass bushing and 1/4" aluminum cases we see these days. Since the video it has a much better paint job with racing stripes and better tires.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMdE7pd0oqQ
ThatOneKid
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http://tinypic.com/r/166lz47/5 theres some pictures for you. its a wards. ive got a siren on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvR-NKAje6s (added it for myself) its off a old fire truck. ive already got the deck off but i cant get the deck mounting things off. any help will be thanked
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