Skid plate for GC series tractors

[Imold]

Mmm hhmmm.

BXpanded Under Armor: How easy is it to remove?? - YouTube

Ok Ok do not beat me to hard guess I never seen that video but at least my mind is on the right track.

 

[Imold]

Now that I know how to use the HST, throttle, 3 point and FEL the proper way I like my 1705 it has surprisingly done some stuff I never thought it could do and I am still learning.

 

[Imold]

I am starting to think I might need to go on a building mission out in my shop, take some stuff out so I have some room and then start looking at trying to come up with something that will work underneath, soon as my wheels get here(tomorrow it looks like) I will be able to get the deck in the shop and then I can use that to maybe start making a template with heavy cardboard, the hard part will be trying to get under the tractor.

Guess I am starting on my next project for the winter not unless someone else comes up with a prototype.
After all, all I have is time.

 

[cglaser104]

I am starting to think I might need to go on a building mission out in my shop, take some stuff out so I have some room and then start looking at trying to come up with something that will work underneath, soon as my wheels get here(tomorrow it looks like) I will be able to get the deck in the shop and then I can use that to maybe start making a template with heavy cardboard, the hard part will be trying to get under the tractor.

Guess I am starting on my next project for the winter not unless someone else comes up with a prototype.
After all, all I have is time.

To take this a step further, you could hook into the front hooked where the mower deck assembly comes in to create a full length armor plate. Lock that in first then drop the middle lift arms and uses the spring pins to pick up the whole skid plate pivoted on the front. Use the center lift lock knob and boom. Set.

 

[Imold]

To take this a step further, you could hook into the front hooked where the mower deck assembly comes in to create a full length armor plate. Lock that in first then drop the middle lift arms and uses the spring pins to pick up the whole skid plate pivoted on the front. Use the center lift lock knob and boom. Set.

Yep I was thinking of going from the front pin and hook locations and then going back past where the two pins lock onto the deck and if need be use a spring or something on that order to take any looseness out of it, we are on the same track.

It might tighten up as you raise the lifting arms up, just something to look at. Ideas are what it is all about.

 

[Imold]

I was just outside looking at the deck and I drew a ruff sketch using the the front hookup assembly and I think I’m on to a easy to pin on skid plate, now I just need some measurements and a trip to the iron shop, think I might be able to weld with my 110 welder and not have any side effects like I did with the 220, that was definitely a no no hahaha, at least I will get a ruff plate and I can refine it from there.

 

[cglaser104]

I was just outside looking at the deck and I drew a ruff sketch using the the front hookup assembly and I think I’m on to a easy to pin on skid plate, now I just need some measurements and a trip to the iron shop, think I might be able to weld with my 110 welder and not have any side effects like I did with the 220, that was definitely a no no hahaha, at least I will get a ruff plate and I can refine it from there.

If you stay down to 3/16 max thickness you should be fine for any plate to plate welds. The challenge will be getting what will likely be 1/4" tabs hot enough to get good penetration with a 115V/20A. Maybe preheat the metal with a mapp gas torch to get penetration on thicker metal and a lower power unit.

 

[Imold]

If you stay down to 3/16 max thickness you should be fine for any plate to plate welds. The challenge will be getting what will likely be 1/4" tabs hot enough to get good penetration with a 115V/20A. Maybe preheat the metal with a mapp gas torch to get penetration on thicker metal and a lower power unit.

I am thinking of just using the 110 welder for spot welds then take it to my neighbor to do the runs with his 220.

 

[Imold]

I made this up real quick just to have something to look at, I think it will work with a bit of cleaning up but it is basically the top middle of the mower deck and will have double tabs in back like the deck has for the raise and lower function and I do not want any crap about my drawing being I am not a artist or engineer, I just know what I am trying to accomplish and that is all that matters, here is my kindergarten drawing.

 

[Imold]

At least it’s a start, think I will go with a 3/16 plate and 1/4 on tabs.