New landplane build for L&G and subcompacts

[MtnViewRanch]

You beat me to the question I was going to ask. But looks really good! Whats the name going to be on it?

JENKINSPH

CUSTOM GRADING IMPLEMENTS

 

[catdozer]

JENKINSPH

CUSTOM GRADING IMPLEMENTS

:thumbsup: or STEVO-PLANE

 

[Freakingstang]

looks good!

I would box in the top link plates for extra support and also figure a way to tie in the 2x2 box tube to the side plates other than just a weld. IT looks great, but if there is a weak link, it will be at those welds. Its carrying the weight of the plane, plus material, plus forces from scraping/grading/ and the intial shock when it first engages rocks, hard ground, etc. I would ad some thick 1/4" angle underneath the box tube and weld it to the side of the side tube to help distribute the load and take some of the stress off of the welds.

(just food for thought before you paint it) Looks fantastic!

 

[Martian]

If I'm not mistaken, you need a new username: jenkinsphacii (Jenkins plumbing, heating and custom implement incorporated)

Looks great though Steve! There are plenty of people that would love for you to make another one (including a larger one for myself)

 

[catdozer]

Looks great though Steve! There are plenty of people that would love for you to make another one (including a larger one for myself)

My 6 footer would probably work perfect for your 110

 

[jenkinsph]

looks good!

I would box in the top link plates for extra support and also figure a way to tie in the 2x2 box tube to the side plates other than just a weld. IT looks great, but if there is a weak link, it will be at those welds. Its carrying the weight of the plane, plus material, plus forces from scraping/grading/ and the intial shock when it first engages rocks, hard ground, etc. I would ad some thick 1/4" angle underneath the box tube and weld it to the side of the side tube to help distribute the load and take some of the stress off of the welds.

(just food for thought before you paint it) Looks fantastic!

Good points you bring up, I have some flatbar that I will use to tie in the rear angled brace, will also add some flatbar to the skid /main beams to distrubute the loading too. I will be cleaning up the top link but this is way strong enough, remember this is for my lawn mower.

The other day before I attached the main beams to the skids I did think about using side plates with the beams and 4x4 angles sandwiched between them. Thought that the skids could then bolt on and be easily adjustable. Best part would be the skids could be used on other builds and could be training wheels on the boxblade.

 

[Martian]

My 6 footer would probably work perfect for your 110

I'm not sure 6' would cover the wheel base, I'd like a 7'. And I believe Steve made one for his 110/4520. It is a great looking land plane though!

 

[jenkinsph]

My 6 footer would probably work perfect for your 110

As far back as you put the first blade seems you have plenty of room to roll the ends as I did in the larger plane. On my larger plane the front blade is about 4 inches behind the start of the flat running surface. This allows me to pitch the plane forward and dig in when needed. I built this larger plane for the 110 and it has no problem with it.

 

[catdozer]

I'm not sure 6' would cover the wheel base, I'd like a 7'. And I believe Steve made one for his 110/4520. It is a great looking land plane though!

You might be the one to build a 7' then. Steve with his 4 and 8 foot landplane, Gordon with his 5 foot, my 6 foot, so all we need is a custom 7 foot now with Martians name on it.

 

[jenkinsph]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys, I have to go finish it now.

 

[Martian]

You might be the one to build a 7' then. Steve with his 4 and 8 foot landplane, Gordon with his 5 foot, my 6 foot, so all we need is a custom 7 foot now with Martians name on it.

Oh no, your putting me up to a challenge

If/when I do I can't promise something as good as these.

 

[jenkinsph]

Had to know that the x749 could handle the IMatch and the landplane so tried it out. Works great, I raised it and stood on the front cross member to bounce it and the front wheels stayed on the ground. That is with just two front weights, so with four weights I should be good to go.

I built this plane to work with this mower. At 48" width and 405 lbs plus the IMatch should put me at about 115-120 lbs/ft.

 

[Martian]

Had to know that the x749 could handle the IMatch and the landplane so tried it out. Works great, I raised it and stood on the front cross member to bounce it and the front wheels stayed on the ground. That is with just two front weights, so with four weights I should be good to go.

I built this plane to work with this mower. At 48" width and 405 lbs plus the IMatch should put me at about 115-120 lbs/ft.

Looks good, paint and your done!

Did you get a chance to try it out? I'm sure that 749 would be able to handle that thing easily.

 

[jenkinsph]

Martian,
I am finishing the welding on the underside then trying it out before paint.

 

[RDrancher]

Looks great Steve!

 

[Gordon Gould]

Looks really good Steve. I especially like how you formed those skids.
One question though. I was wondering how much room you have between the top of the blade and the cross pieces. Do you think that if you get material built up in front of the blade it can get through that tight spot OK or are your cross pieces more forward than they look in the pictures ?

 

[catdozer]

i noticed how your landplane seems like a better fit 48in than the others store bought brands. Now how about a TnT for that X749

 

[jenkinsph]

Looks really good Steve. I especially like how you formed those skids.
One question though. I was wondering how much room you have between the top of the blade and the cross pieces. Do you think that if you get material built up in front of the blade it can get through that tight spot OK or are your cross pieces more forward than they look in the pictures ?

Gordon, thanks for the reply and interest. There is a little over 4 inches clearance the material seems to flow across the blades well> Just gave it a test run, seems to work okay but I will need to get a hyd top link for it to work the best.

The blades are set flush with the skids for lawn prep work, that said it will still load up with gravel rather easily as in the first pic below. Made a couple of passes up and down the drive and grabbed another pic.

 

[jenkinsph]

i noticed how your landplane seems like a better fit 48in than the others store bought brands. Now how about a TnT for that X749

Well I hope it works out well for smoothing beneath trees and tight spots, sure will save some labor costs.

I plan to add a hydraulic top link next week or so, just have to make some hard lines and get the diverter valve.. I could plug it in the second circuit as is but want to be able to use the front couplers for front mount equipment too.

 

[Freakingstang]

That looks like it works Bad AZZ!

Ive got a freshly tore up yard you can come try it out on..... lol