ACman 7,655 #1 Posted August 10, 2016 Have idea of building a wheel chair with a A81/111 mower . Thought I had one lined up for purchase this weekend , but my hopes are dashed . I want to use the tub manly and use wheel chair parts for the rest . My thoughts were to have my drive wheels centered under the machine , tucked up underneath kinda hidden . The four outside wheels on casters . So just like my chair it would be a true zero turn . My seat would be able to swivel for easy transfers and have my joystick control mounted on it . Don't know if I should keep steering wheel just for looks . I think this would be a good project not just for me but for anyone who'd like to tool around on a mower , rather than a chair or hoveround . So for now plan is on back burner until I can acquire a mower (cheap) . So in meantime if this will inspire someone else to build something like this , go for it . I'd love to see it happen . 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #2 Posted August 10, 2016 I hope you get one bought and all custom modified! Can't wait to see the finished project!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #3 Posted August 10, 2016 At least your onto a good plan. it will come together. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #4 Posted August 10, 2016 This what I want to start with , Invacare TDX SR . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,081 #5 Posted August 10, 2016 All eyes are open looking for a tub...good luck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #6 Posted August 10, 2016 Best of Luck!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benji756 341 #7 Posted August 10, 2016 have you looked in the flint craigs list? there is a a-81 for sale there. now I can't seem to find the flint ad but there is a 108-4 for sale in dimondale in the lansing listings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #8 Posted August 10, 2016 Yes talked to the guy today , it maybe in the works . I thought I had one for $75 . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #9 Posted August 10, 2016 4 hours ago, ACman said: Have idea of building a wheel chair with a A81/111 mower . Thought I had one lined up for purchase this weekend , but my hopes are dashed . I want to use the tub manly and use wheel chair parts for the rest . My thoughts were to have my drive wheels centered under the machine , tucked up underneath kinda hidden . The four outside wheels on casters . So just like my chair it would be a true zero turn . My seat would be able to swivel for easy transfers and have my joystick control mounted on it . Don't know if I should keep steering wheel just for looks . I think this would be a good project not just for me but for anyone who'd like to tool around on a mower , rather than a chair or hoveround . So for now plan is on back burner until I can acquire a mower (cheap) . So in meantime if this will inspire someone else to build something like this , go for it . I'd love to see it happen . I saw one in Atchison, KS on eBay for parts. The starting bid was less than $100 I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #10 Posted August 10, 2016 It's off to the swap meet this weekend for that one . For me it time , logistics , help , and a little shortage of cash as that ones twice the price . I'm also already committed on buying a tractor this weekend . I got him down to $125 but he won't hold it . The other one got sold out from underneath me . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #11 Posted August 11, 2016 Ok , here's my dilemma . I know this is orange , and the guy has been working with me . It's all original 65 , 7hp but it has a rod knock he thinks . It don't blow smoke and has real good compression . I don't want to be that man , going back on his word . What sucks is this A81 looks to have a perfect seat , which I could use . Also the engine would work in the simplicity , if that engine is toast . This guy won't hold it for me . First come first serve , and the wife has already made plans for use Friday and Saturday . Timing just sucks . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #12 Posted August 11, 2016 hope you get the tractor and parts you need for your extreme costom build. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #13 Posted August 11, 2016 39 minutes ago, russellmc301 said: hope you get the tractor and parts you need for your extreme costom build. AC I'm hoping the same thing. That's a nice Simplicity by the way. Are you thinking of buying it for the engine? Maybe I don't understand??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #14 Posted August 15, 2016 Update on A-81 . Want to thank everyone for your help and encouragement . You guys rock. ! @ol550 has offered up a A-81 to me , so a big to you . I have to wait until Scott's M&G to pick it up , but it's worth the wait . October will be here before we know it . Hope to meet a bunch of new friends . 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #15 Posted August 15, 2016 Way to go Mike!! @ol550 If you're going to Scott's does that mean you're not coming up here in a couple weeks? Jeff, I'll be looking forward to updates... this sounds like one cool build. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
