bx-23 vs craftsman same size?

[escavader]

saw this on a post a few months back.I just bought this parts machine,it had a flat tire and has them heavy snow blower weights on it,which made it impossible to push out back.Thought id snap a picture for laughs
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[JimCald]

Escavader,

Great pix! Really shows the differance between a lawn mower and a tractor.

Noticed what appears to be an arched bridge in the picture. Did you build it and does it support the BX23? I have a similar project in mind and am looking for ideas on making it strong enough for my BX1500.

 

[escavader]

JIM,
I built it out of some really crooked maple beams i found at the lumber company,i work at,and some 1inch pt.yes it does support the 23,although it does flex a bit.you can build one using 2by 12s cut "rounded" you will get the same effect..double them up for strength,and keep the beams under the tires.i usually cross on the rocks in the summer,but use the bridge in the winter,because this is where i cross with the snowblower.the other bridge on the right is a 6by 12 we use as a footpath to get to our pool.HERES A GOOD ANGLE OF THE BRIDGE
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