2015 BX25D - plans for "upgrades"

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OK here it is - the "no-weld" skid plate.
I used 2" angle iron, some 3/16" x 3" steel, a bit of 3/16" x 2" steel , 2 1/2"-13 grade 8 bolts with jam nuts and regular nuts, a piece if 1/16" sheet steel and a lot of 1/4-20 bolts, nuts and washers. If any one is interested I'll post the drawings with dimensions at some point. It's not the design I originally had, but after crawling around under the beast, I realized that attaching it to the mower arms was the right thing to do. The secret was making the front brackets that attach to the 1/2" bolts installed in an existing hole in the frame. Once I figured that out the rest was just a matter of figuring out what materials I had on hand and how I would use them. It goes on fairly easy and is solid once it's up. The 3/16" steel provides protection for the filter and PTO. The sheet steel covers the existing "guard" as well as the wires up front. I could add another front piece if it seems necessary, but for now this will work. I'll paint it later but need to get some projects finished! The long 1/4 bolts will all get cut off after I get the painting done. I was in the midst of moving some brush when I heard the dreaded bbrrrrrrrrt sound of a stick hitting the fan! I immediately shut down and took a look. No damage but the was a mark on the fan made by a fresh cut pine branch...lucky! So I put the tractor in the shed, and worked on the plate until done! Here are pics of the plate and my shed/shop.
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Step Hitch - rainy day here so I spent a few minutes being creative with my die grinder. :D
Have not tested this yet, but it's going to be used with a light utility trailer for brush and the occasional stump. I know I know, it's not the right place for a hitch, but I figure the weight that the ball hitch will see probably won't exceed 200 lbs., and if the tractor isn't tipping over when I step on it, :eek: it should be OK. :thumbsup:

I took a standard 2" hitch ball and ground notches to fit the "bumps" in the step. Then put a 3/4" washer and lock on the bottom...voila!

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   / 2015 BX25D - plans for "upgrades" #23  
Step Hitch - rainy day here so I spent a few minutes being creative with my die grinder. :D Have not tested this yet, but it's going to be used with a light utility trailer for brush and the occasional stump. I know I know, it's not the right place for a hitch, but I figure the weight that the ball hitch will see probably won't exceed 200 lbs., and if the tractor isn't tipping over when I step on it, :eek: it should be OK. :thumbsup: I took a standard 2" hitch ball and ground notches to fit the "bumps" in the step. Then put a 3/4" washer and lock on the bottom...voila! <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/customization/430740-2015-bx25d-plans-upgrades-0623151006-jpg"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/customization/430741-2015-bx25d-plans-upgrades-0623151007-jpg"/>
Pretty slick.
 
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Yeah it look "cool" but it failed :mad:...when I backed the trailer up without a load, the step started to bend! :eek: I could reinforce it with some angle iron but I think I'll write this one up as a lesson learned. :cool:
 
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Yeah it look "cool" but it failed :mad:...when I backed the trailer up without a load, the step started to bend! :eek: I could reinforce it with some angle iron but I think I'll write this one up as a lesson learned. :cool:
Ah too bad... obviously can't stand much of a lateral load compared to vertical. I'm a continent away from mine to look at the 'structure' but maybe some kind of gusset if you are still serious about making a go of it but likely you need to pick a more stout area to start with. Good luck.
 
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Yeah it look "cool" but it failed :mad:...when I backed the trailer up without a load, the step started to bend! :eek: I could reinforce it with some angle iron but I think I'll write this one up as a lesson learned. :cool:

Thanks for sharing (a la Paul Harvey) the rest of the story. Most folks won't share a failure. But, more is learned from a failure than most will admit, or can imagine. Thanks again.
 
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Chain Saw Scabbard - completed!

Bolted to the left floor where there are two holes for bolts that hold the deck. Then a couple of pieces of angle iron, and some wood that fits inside the iron, one additional bracket to hold it all tight.

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I resized the pics...I can see them fine..try it now?
 

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