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Originally Posted by MadisonMPG
I'm not good at promises, and I read your post.
Got any more information?
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It's a pet project, nothing serious. Google "Garden pulling tractors", you'll see.
I'm considering using the 40 HP Mercedes engine I have with a turbo, twin stick xfer case, and "as yet undetermined" rear axle, probably something from New Process or Dana.
1. Shorten up the rear end to fit width constraints
2. Mount engine, transfer case, and PTO shaft from front drive of xfer to axle.
3. Straighten and true assembly, build tube chassis to support it all.
4. Put some OEM appearing sheet metal from a mid-size garden tractor over the chassis, or some custom variant of sheet metal. (Was thinking about a Rat-Rod style front end with custom sheet metal.)
5. Create a solid front axle tube with steering ability, build the rest of the tractor, etc.
It's a rough plan, but I've got most of the pieces. I may sub the twin stick for a NP205 or 203 though, just to get everything put together. Twin Sticks are fairly expensive for something such as this. No suspension, mud lug tires, basic Saginaw-type steering box linked to a tie rod with a very rudimentary steering system in the front.
It's a several year project in the making, basically. Back burner to my house and several other things, right now.
You guys make the fastest one, I'll just tow it home for you. :P