Oversized suburban

cleatus · Jun 14, 2009

After swapping the 31x15.5x15 tires from Suburban to my Powermax I wanted a new setup for the Burb. After mounting these other 15" wheels with lugs the tractor set with to much foward rack so I remounted front axle to level things out and extended wheelbase at the same time. I'm now happy with the stance and it handles well. Just gotta build the fenders, 3PH and repaint.

kebo · Jun 14, 2009

Should be a great looking tractor when you get it finished up. Be sure and post more pic's!

Iplayfarmer · Jun 16, 2009

That is a mean looking machine with those wheels on it. Great job.

cleatus · Jul 12, 2009

Got around to welding in gaps in hood and smoothing out the outer surface for paint. Also added Chevete pulley to original to power an alternator and ford power steering pump for hydraulics.

whateg0 · Jul 13, 2009

How much pressure do you get from the p/s pump? I've thought about using one, as they are usually pretty cheap. Not sure about the pressure, though. Is it enough to be useful?

Dave

cleatus · Jul 14, 2009

Dave, I've been told 500-700lb but I'm not sure. I have seen them used for 3PH on garden tractors.

It's still a long ways from where I want to get it, but here's 3 pic's. The last shows the extended floorboards with a 2" lip at the rear to keep my feet from getting into the tires and it works well.