I found a dent on the front panel

rogerius · Jul 21, 2012

I feel "blue" after I saw what I did. Last week I moved around some branches but I didn't checked the tractor after; today when I opened the container I saw it; ouch.....

I'm thinking to install a mesh screening on the existing front frame to protect the panel or any other idea????

Leejohn · Jul 21, 2012

I don't think a mesh screen would of helped. I put 1/4 plate on the front of my guard. It does block some of my lights, but I don't use it at night. If I do take it off there is only 3 bolts holding it on. I have felling that is going to cost some $$. Post back if you fix it or replace and the cost.

bikerdib · Jul 22, 2012

I cut to fit and put a piece of horse panel on mine. Horse panel is made of 0.25 inch galvanized rod welded in a 2"X4" pattern. It's stopped a couple of logs from going through my radiator already.

scrappy isb67 · Jul 22, 2012

it is a plastic panel, I would bet you can push it out from the back side and be no worse for the wear.

CHDinCT · Jul 22, 2012

One wonders why they call them "grill" guards. Don't seem to protect much. Hope it pops back out.

kcender · Jul 22, 2012

I would take it off and try to push it back as others have said.It comes off fairly easily.I punched a hole through the one on my 3240 with a stick.Luckily it didn't damage the radiator or anything else.I had to replace it as a lot of debris was pulled in through the hole and would plug up the rad and trans cooler.I think the part was around 80 dollars which was less than I would have thought.Good luck.

boggen · Jul 22, 2012

if ya going to be moving a lot of brush / limbs and/or bushing hogging in wooded area. it may be a good idea to get a "brush guard grill" heavy duty metal that wraps around the front end. and helps reduce stuff from running into the front of tractor and through the radiator. honestly i could live, if a light or panel got bushed or dented. but if radiator get nailed and began to leak. i would be much more doo doo. due to most likely not able to drive tractor back to garage to get things fixed. vs if it was a head light or panel.

wschapinjr · Jul 22, 2012

Been there and done that! The screen pushes back into place. If you use another type of screen or protecter make sure you don't interfere with the air flw to the rad.

creekbend · Jul 22, 2012

Several members have welded Expanded Metal on the front and bottom of the grill guard.

Deano · Jul 23, 2012

scrappy isb67 said:
it is a plastic panel, I would bet you can push it out from the back side and be no worse for the wear.

Worth a try!

Deerherd · Jul 23, 2012

I have been looking at purchasing a grapple and fear the same thing that happened to you. I was thinking about welding/bolting some sort of heavy duty mesh plate to the back side of the grapple a little wider than the grill guard. It seems many of these dents happen when doing grapple work.

nybirdman · Jul 23, 2012

I recently did the same thing but speared my battery....luck it wasn't the radiator.I will add a mesh guard.

aczlan · Jul 23, 2012

If that is plastic, heat it with a hairdryer before trying to push it out. Will work much easier and less chance of shattering it. IMO, those are mainly there to look good and provide a pre-filter for the radiator and the air intake.

Aaron Z

weldermike · Jul 23, 2012

If it dont push out, I would go for the $80 bucks. Then build off your grill guard for the future. I know there tractors, but I still like keeping them as new looking as possible.

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