Moparfanforever 892 #126 Posted October 17 Does all that weight on the front make it hard to steer?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #127 Posted October 17 13 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said: Does all that weight on the front make it hard to steer?? Not with rib tires, but you can feel it with turfs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #128 Posted October 17 1 hour ago, Moparfanforever said: Does all that weight on the front make it hard to steer?? Try having a whole Mackissic chipper shredder up there!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #129 Posted October 22 I think I'm finally figuring this rustoleum paint out. Even with hardener it cures like bovine feces! In other words, very slow! Been a couple weeks since I shot this hood, and during lunch I broke out the buffer for a second attempt. It's much better now and while not perfect, at least now I understand what to expect. Minimum 2-3 weeks to cure enough to polish. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,353 #130 Posted October 23 (edited) Best custom work that I have had the liberty to view, greatly impressed! Really loving the suitcase weights to top it off! puts me in mind of “cyclops “ Edited October 23 by "Manic-Mechanic" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #131 Posted October 23 1 hour ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: Best custom work that I have had the liberty to view, greatly impressed! Really loving the suitcase weights to top it off! puts me in mind of “cyclops “ Thank you! The bracket for the weights was originally made to fit under a hood that stuck out a bit, and to fit the front hitch. The bracket was made to be easily swapped from my Bronco over to a classic. Other than being crazy heavy it works very well. This tractor has a much shorter hood and that bracket sticks out too far in my opinion. I may make a shorter bracket for this one. Two of these weights are plenty anyway. All 4 are about 110lbs. The rear hitch is the last part on this machine. It's gonna be a couple weeks before I get that finished, but I hope it's gonna work out. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,353 #132 Posted October 23 (edited) I made a bracket for suitcase weights that can be transferred front to rear but it’s for a Snapper for ballast using the wheel horse finish mower. Amazing what difference a hundred lbs can make in steering! Edited October 23 by "Manic-Mechanic" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #133 Posted October 27 (edited) Got part of the rear hitch work done. That being said, it's a bit odd... I despise trying to get my tiller mounted with those flip down locker cam things. Get one side in, but never both. I need a third hand. So I transferred a belly hitch to the back for my tiller. Now just flip the lever and she locks in place on both sides. I had to make the lock mechanism wider, but it works so far. It is 1/2 inch lower than the OEM rear hitch from the axle but I think that will be ok. The Deestones make it look lower as well. It's also an inch further back towards the rear than OEM, so I'll need a new belt. Mine was shot anyway... The other part of the hitch will be the lower pivot for the 3 point arms. More on that in a few days... Edited October 27 by kpinnc 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,353 #134 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: Got part of the rear hitch work done. That being said, it's a bit odd... I despise trying to get my tiller mounted with those flip down locker cam things. Get one side in, but never both. I need a third hand. So I transferred a belly hitch to the back for my tiller. Now just flip the lever and she locks in place on both sides. I had to make the lock mechanism wider, but it works so far. It is 1/2 inch lower than the OEM rear hitch from the axle but I think that will be ok. The Deestones make it look lower as well. It's also an inch further back towards the rear than OEM, so I'll need a new belt. Mine was shot anyway... The other part of the hitch will be the lower pivot for the 3 point arms. More on that in a few days... That’s ingenious! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #135 Posted October 27 26 minutes ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: That’s ingenious! Thank you! I hope it works well. This will hopefully be the "go to" machine for all my gardening stuff. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,353 #136 Posted October 27 24 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Thank you! I hope it works well. This will hopefully be the "go to" machine for all my gardening stuff. Looks good & strong, you have your lift arms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #137 Posted October 27 16 minutes ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: Looks good & strong, you have your lift arms? Yeah, but I will likely make some changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #138 Posted October 27 7 hours ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: That’s ingenious! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,858 #139 Posted October 27 (edited) 10 hours ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: The mid-hitch mechanism really is versatile and this was a great idea for an application! I used one on the front lift I added to our 518-H++ oriented to handle heavy “down and back” loads. Here it is during the build. Edited October 27 by Handy Don 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,353 #140 Posted October 27 4 minutes ago, Handy Don said: The mid-hitch mechanism really is versatile and this was a great idea for an application! I used one on the front lift I added to our 518-H++. Here is is during the build. Now that's another ingenious idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #141 Posted October 27 55 minutes ago, Handy Don said: The mid-hitch mechanism really is versatile Yes it is. Kinda wishing I had saved more of them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #142 Posted October 27 46 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Yes it is. Kinda wishing I had saved more of them. More what? Mid hitches or front hitches? You don't suppose I have ANY of those laying around do you?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,858 #143 Posted October 27 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: More what? Mid hitches or front hitches? You don't suppose I have ANY of those laying around do you?? Me neither....or fronts... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #144 Posted October 27 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You don't suppose I have ANY of those laying around do you?? Hey I'll take a couple of each off your hands any time sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,925 #145 Posted October 27 @Handy Don @kpinnc I'm quite sure I have at a least 2 or 3 of the front and middle hitches. I'll take a poke around sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #146 Posted October 27 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: I'll take a poke around sometime. I think I have one still on the frame out in my barn. But I'll buy one more if you find extras! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,280 #147 Posted October 27 On 10/17/2025 at 4:16 PM, kpinnc said: Greatly appreciated! Still gotta fab up some rear hitch parts, but so far it is really growing on me. Tried out the suitcase weights... If you get a chance would you be willing to get me some measurements of one of those weights ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #148 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Tonytoro416 said: f you get a chance would you be willing to get me some measurements of one of those weights ? Sure. I'll send it to you when I get time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,765 #149 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: I think I have one still on the frame out in my barn. But I'll buy one more if you find extras! I probably have a handful of midmounts and a couple fronts if you need them. I will try to dig out what I have this weekend. Also have a set of wider ones for a D series. I’ll put it all in a box. Never know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 15,931 #150 Posted October 28 4 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Also have a set of wider ones for a D series. I’ll put it all in a box. Never know. Just let me know sir. I'll take it! I've used them in many applications. Not to mention they will wear out on larger implements. Think 60 inch decks and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
