Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #1 Posted January 28, 2022 Here’s my custom set of skis for one of my off-road tractors. 8 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,263 #2 Posted January 28, 2022 Very cool! Any videos of it in action? Southern New England is supposed to get hammered with snow this weekend, perfect time to shoot us some videos. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,015 #3 Posted January 28, 2022 What great scenery! Thanks for lighting my fire! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,663 #4 Posted January 28, 2022 That is awesome! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #5 Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Sparky said: Very cool! Any videos of it in action? Southern New England is supposed to get hammered with snow this weekend, perfect time to shoot us some videos. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,935 #6 Posted January 28, 2022 6 hours ago, Pullstart said: scenery @Bens vintage tractors Pleasant mountain, Shawnee Peak in background? What did you do for the attachment points on the skis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,263 #7 Posted January 28, 2022 Off topic here…but thank you Ben for becoming a supporter!! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,831 #8 Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Ben: Prety cool way of saving old iron and having fun with it. A big I hope you are ready for the weekend 2' or more in your area. Maybe for 1' for us. Edited January 28, 2022 by Retierd Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,541 #9 Posted January 28, 2022 Very cool, looks like she likes a little oil or you got your two cycle can mixed-up. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #10 Posted January 28, 2022 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @Bens vintage tractors Pleasant mountain, Shawnee Peak in background? What did you do for the attachment points on the skis? Yessir and I’m working on a YouTube video that covers the whole build process! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #11 Posted January 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Ben: Prety cool way of saving old iron and having fun with it. A big I hope you are ready for the weekend 2' or more in your area. Maybe for 1' for us. I’m praying we get over a foot but we will have to wait and see.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #12 Posted January 28, 2022 4 hours ago, oldlineman said: Very cool, looks like she likes a little oil or you got your two cycle can mixed-up. Bob Garbage predator 212 that likes to smoke right out of the box. It’s a 50-50 chance if your getting a junker or a good running engine from them.. I’ll just return it for a new one lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #13 Posted January 28, 2022 I’m going to make some adaptor brackets to run the skis on this machine. My goal is to be able to put the skis on any of my tractors with 23,25,27 inch tires.. also this machine has an 18hp engine and a locked rear end so I’m pretty sure it’s gonna make a huge difference. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,015 #14 Posted January 28, 2022 What king of adapters will you need for that 18 horse machine? Maybe just keep the front axle all one unit and swap it as needed? I’m considering a wider front stance but am not sure if I want to build a whole new axle for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,935 #15 Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: considering a wider front stance but am not sure if I want to build a whole new axle Some 2" square tube and 12 or 14" of 3/4 ID round heavywall tubing or maybe some black iron pipe. You could throw something together like I modified for Colossus in no time at all... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #16 Posted January 29, 2022 11 hours ago, Pullstart said: What king of adapters will you need for that 18 horse machine? Maybe just keep the front axle all one unit and swap it as needed? I’m considering a wider front stance but am not sure if I want to build a whole new axle for it. The front axle and spindles are exactly the same. I was worried that it would rake forward too much but I was wrong it ended up working pretty good: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #17 Posted January 29, 2022 Snorse 2.0 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #18 Posted January 29, 2022 Custom upgraded tie rods, locked rear end, 27inch tires. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,935 #19 Posted January 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Bens vintage tractors said: Snorse 2.0 Ben I'll be looking forward to seeing video and hearing your impressions on this one. I've been mulling over making up a set of wooden skis for a late fall/early spring usage wood puller here. The skis of course are easy enough. My concern was/is how deep the rear tires would sink in to the snow. Rear tracks would certainly be a good viable option but I'm just not going to take the time to build or buy them. I'm thinking wider tires or duals with chains might "float" enough to make it effective even here where the snow stays in the forest alot longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,015 #20 Posted January 29, 2022 @ebinmaine my 953 “Chloe” with the tire chains and skinny tires all around mostly floats across up front and chews in out back. That’s not saying it’ll happen that way when you ad 134938171990 lbs to the tractor though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,935 #21 Posted January 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pullstart said: 134938171990 lbs Should be fine. Even with everything added on I only have 134938171989 lbs to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,263 #22 Posted January 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Bens vintage tractors said: Snorse 2.0 That silver and blue is sweet!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #23 Posted January 29, 2022 Took on a foot of powdery snow like a champ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #24 Posted January 29, 2022 @ebinmaine I’m going to try my tires on the front and see how much of a difference the skis really make! I’ll report back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,555 #25 Posted January 30, 2022 So @ebinmaine I can confirm the skis make a WORLD of difference in the deep snow/ any snow at all. The skis make it so much easier to drive and turn. 110% recommend them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
