L4240 grill guard

[nybirdman]

AFTER punching a hole in my lower grill and battery on my L4240;I decided to give it a little protection.Any-one with a grapple my want to consider doing this.I was lucky that I missed the radiator.

 

[murphy1244]

My grapple has mesh in the back of it, Got it from MIE Michigan Iron and Equipment, Kioti Tractors, Kioti Implements, Kodiak Attachments, Befco, Hound Dog Attachments, Dk Series Tractors, Central Michigan

 

[adirondackmtnman]

AFTER punching a hole in my lower grill and battery on my L4240;I decided to give it a little protection.Any-one with a grapple my want to consider doing this.I was lucky that I missed the radiator.

Did this very same thing to my Deere when I bought it and before I put it to work. Deere wanted $140 bucks for one that covers about the top 8'' of the Hood guard...useless IMHO, so I built one myself...Grilles and batteries are a lot more expensive than a little expanded metal. Looks good birdman!

 

[ovrszd]

Very clean work!!! Looks factory made. Isn't painting expanded metal a PAIN!!!!

I built sides on mine as well so nothing could slip past. All manufacturers should offer something similar as an option at least for loader tractors.

 

[creekbend]

I took the grill guard off on my Kubota L4400 and took it to a welding shop in Danville. They charged me $35.00 and supplied the heavy expanded metal. The results were excellant and even the underside was covered. I did have to supply one can of Kubota spray paint. The $35.00 price covered the paint job also.

 

[lew61]

Thanks for posting the pics. I need to build this for mine as well. :thumbsup:

 

[bandaidmd]

Very clean work!!! Looks factory made. Isn't painting expanded metal a PAIN!!!!

I built sides on mine as well so nothing could slip past. All manufacturers should offer something similar as an option at least for loader tractors.

I know i'm dredging up old posts but is there any chance you could post a picture of your brush guard. thx looking for ideas

 

[ovrszd]

I know i'm dredging up old posts but is there any chance you could post a picture of your brush guard. thx looking for ideas

No worries. Don't wanna take away from the OP's ideas. I modified and strengthened the factory grill guard, using the same hinge points and latch.

Hopefully these pics will just add more to the imagination Took these today.

 

[bandaidmd]

thanks, I think i remember seeing those pics somewhere in my searching.
I'm also using the stocker as a base ,I wont need the tilt function but i do want it to wrap around somewhat.
I will also be "meshing" the back of my grapple.

 

[ovrszd]

thanks, I think i remember seeing those pics somewhere in my searching.
I'm also using the stocker as a base ,I wont need the tilt function but i do want it to wrap around somewhat.
I will also be "meshing" the back of my grapple.

My Brother bought a 12" tree shear. It has a strong mesh panel that protects the tractor or skidsteer from limbs.

I had to keep the tilt to get my hood opened. I added some bracing and blocks for the guard to push against so the small latch pin didn't have to hold that load. I pile a lot of brush with my Grapple and am certain my guard has protected me from a LOT of tractor damage. I still get small scratches on the front of my hood and lights from small twigs getting thru the mesh.

 

[bandaidmd]

I just modded the stocker.

I ditched the idea of the wrap around wings due to space issues, it would have only gained me 2" per side and that would have been pretty close to chafing my hydro hoses.
It needs some paint then I will take another pic after install.

 

[ovrszd]

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I just modded the stocker.

I ditched the idea of the wrap around wings due to space issues, it would have only gained me 2" per side and that would have been pretty close to chafing my hydro hoses.
It needs some paint then I will take another pic after install.

I built wings while I was at it. Had plenty of space too which helped. I've got almost as many dents and scrapes on the wings as on the face of the guard. But I pile a LOT of brush with my Grapple!!!

 

[jp2code]

I've been trying to get one of these for my L4400, but the local dealership says the ones Kubota makes will not fit since mine has the loader.

Where did you get this? I'm guessing you did not build it from scratch.

Does anyone have a part number for it?

 

[ovrszd]

I've been trying to get one of these for my L4400, but the local dealership says the ones Kubota makes will not fit since mine has the loader.

Where did you get this? I'm guessing you did not build it from scratch.

Does anyone have a part number for it?

If you are talking to the OP, he modified the factory guard. So did I.

 

[jp2code]

Did the factory guard fit with the loader, or did it require hacking?

I found this one on Coleman Equipment:

Kubota L4400 4WD Tractors: Kubota Grille Guard L2251

But, it specifically states that it is for models WITHOUT loaders.

I've got a loader!

 

[ovrszd]

My L4400 came with a guard and FEL. It did not fold down and didn't need to. I modified it, adding screen and side shields.

 

[oosik]

View attachment 434235 I was quite fortunate. I read several posts about the need for protection and had this built BEFORE I purchased the grapple.

 

[Mysfyt]

I used perforated on mine just to be different I guess. Is a little easier to paint though.