Kubotasaurus, a home built micro tractor

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Now, what about that 9 hp diesel you have??? Be kinda cool...

 

[chaffe]

Now, what about that 9 hp diesel you have??? Be kinda cool...

the diesel monster is destined for a bigger tractor :thumbsup:

 

[chaffe]

Im still working on this, i have made the mudgaurds, footrests and pedal and started the front linkage, ill gets some more pics up soon.
I also stumbled accross a working honda ride on mower, very cheap, in need of some tlc, i think i will fix the honda (broken lever and some bodywork damage) And i will keep the small tractor for other tasks (ive yet to think of anything substantial lol) Ideas on a postcard, it can plough snow for one week of the year, not sure about the other 51 though! A rake for my gravel driveway maybe? any other ideas?

 

[cdaigle430]

probably good for hauling a small trailer, running a log splitter or just about any other external hydrauilic impliment that does not need to be attached to the tractor.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

... A rake for my gravel driveway maybe? any other ideas?

It depends on what your land is like. A little guy like that would be handy.

Pull a pasture drag
Little dump cart for grass clipping, mulch, firewood, etc.
Mount a mid-mount blade for driveway grooming
You could probably pull a small disc or spring tooth for garden prep, etc.
Pull a fertilizer spreader or sprayer
Lawn Dethatcher
Lawn Aerator
Lawn Sweeper

That's the short list to get you started.

 

[chaffe]

That all sounds like good solid tasks, certainly worth making a small 3 point hitch log splitter for it, as i have a wood burning stove.

 

[FarmallAok]

Chaffe this is fantastic.
I had a contractor Antonio Carraro TRX 8400 tractor that snapped the cast iron transmission casing, like many others. Google: Help I Broke My tractor in Half.

So I admire the self builds. Have a look here:

I decided to learn to make the unbreakable or easy to repair with local materials.
Look at this fantastic group to join:
LifeTrac - Open Source Ecology
articulated or skid steer tractor hydraulic driven.

 

[Patiofarmer]

Chaffe
Great looking job!

 

[kebo]

Have you considered the fact that a fully functional mower deck, one two or three bladed, will take just about all of the HP that the engine has.

A lot of single bladed lawn mowers have up to 6.5 HP available. .

JJ, I think he said the mower deck would have it's own engine.

 

[chaffe]

Been a while since an update, but the project is back on track! A filterhas been added to the tractor and the three point linkage is well under way. Not designed to lift a great deal for fear of lifting the front and/or bending something the linkage will be powered with a small cylinder. Anyways, here is a few pics of whats been happening, ive also made a log splitter and been using it with great results.

And a pic of the mower deck i have ready to mount!