len10
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I have a Luzhong TC254 (similar to a Jinma 254) with a loader and 3 point hitch mounted backhoe (LW-6). Having never owned a tractor, I had no clue as to the benefits of a subframe vs. a 3 point hitch mounted backhoe . Much of my inspiration for tackling this project came from dfkrug. His thread is here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/171760-how-build-your-own-custom.html
In his thread, dfkrug describes two major types of subframes used to mount backhoes, a ladder frame and an "axle-surrounding" frame. After researching every subframe design I could find, I decided to go with 殿xle-surrounding type subframe. I created an amalgamation of all the design features I liked in the various designs I came across. The information dfkrug provided in his posts was invaluable. I hope my design might help some with a similar style tractor.
This was my first venture into metal fabrication. I had help from an experienced welder (not in the design phase), however, if could do it anyone could do it. Although it took much longer than I thought, mostly due to my work schedule, it was a rewarding process.
I first made some crude plywood templates as seen in the following pictures.
I had to remove the star shaped hub, so I could slip the template over the square axle housing (see picture).
In his thread, dfkrug describes two major types of subframes used to mount backhoes, a ladder frame and an "axle-surrounding" frame. After researching every subframe design I could find, I decided to go with 殿xle-surrounding type subframe. I created an amalgamation of all the design features I liked in the various designs I came across. The information dfkrug provided in his posts was invaluable. I hope my design might help some with a similar style tractor.
This was my first venture into metal fabrication. I had help from an experienced welder (not in the design phase), however, if could do it anyone could do it. Although it took much longer than I thought, mostly due to my work schedule, it was a rewarding process.
I first made some crude plywood templates as seen in the following pictures.
I had to remove the star shaped hub, so I could slip the template over the square axle housing (see picture).
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