Archive through January 07, 2012

[aschumacher]

Norm, looked at diagram again, more closely. I&J say AC alternator. Next time u run it see if there is 24v AC. There is a lead coming into the battery at the top if the plug that says +DC. We don't really know what is/was on the other side of that plug. (ampmeter, rectifier, on-off switch, etc)

 

[ncovey]

There is no voltage at I/J. There is no voltage at A when the battery is disconnected. The circular connector shown on the diagram is a 10 pin female connector device. The connections shown on the diagram are wires internal to the engine. There is nothing external connected to the engine through this connector. I am about ready to forget trying to keep the battery charged.

 

[ldunlap]

Norm, have you contacted any of the military surplus centers that sell the TeleDyne engines to the public? They might be able to provide an answer. Just a thought.

 

[kasmith]

This one didn't start out as a Cub Cadet, but I thought everyone here may like it... It was a mid '80's White Fieldboss 16. It's a 16 horse, 3 cylinder diesel, and it is a hoot to drive!

There are more picts on the website.

http://www.TheLittleTractorCo.blogspot.com

Kurt

 

[digger]

That's just to freakin cool man!
WELL DONE once again!

 

[mschutz]

Kurt, Nice work!

 

[mhomrighausen]

Kurt S. That is wild and absolutely fantastic!!!

 

[thoffman]

BITCHIN"!!!

 

[dross]

I am a fan. Nice work.

 

[pbell]

Kurt,
Nice. They keep getting better with each one you build. Keep it up.

 

[thoffman]

Interesting front tires, what brand/size are they?

 

[kasmith]

Thanks everyone, this is a White Fieldboss 16. This photo is actually a 4x4, and will soon be in the barn. It'll become a 1206 row crop with duals...

The same guy will have both machines. He wants to get a tow behind mower, and asked if I could make a 2 or 3 bottom tow behind plow... of course I can.

The 2 wheel drive had the same size tires on it.

The tires are Duro HF247 Sport Rear ATV 18" Tires - 18x9.5x8

 

[dross]

Kurt, If you still have access to this tractor can you take a picture from about 30 feet?

 

[thoffman]

Kurt, After looking at you website you say thatit is a Mitsubishi engine. Was the Tractor made by Mitsu also? My 234 was a Mitsu to, maybe you're not too far off of what IH might have built!

 

[kasmith]

It was an "Iseki" import, which from what I can tell, bought Mitsubishi's tractor line...

Kurt

 

[kmcconaughey]

Kurt, awesome job!

 

[dylschmidt]

Kurt.
Very Vey Nice..

I grew up on Wheatland tractors.....They are the best.
Great job on the rear fenders and the,,,well,,,the whole thing!

 

[tstewart]

I am toying with the idea of making a more dedicated 'logging' cub. Was wondering what yours all thought were. So far I haul out rounds in a wagon but there are a couple advantages for hauling out whole logs. For one, I am going to try some milling, and or making things out of logs, and two, to haul the logs to a staging area that is easier to buck (ie no thorns etc).

This would be one of my biggest diy projects so trying to keep it simple as possible. I thought of this design which should be easy to implement, it could be all bolt on or weld on. I could run some c-channel down each side fore reinforcement, on the front would be a bumper and maybe battery relocate or weight bracket. In the rear would be a plate that would mount a harbor freight truck hoist. I'd also weld on receiver hitch front/rear. I was also thinking about getting one of their cheap atv winches, which I could put on a hitch that would go either in the front or rear. For the narrower part of the frame in the front I was thinking of simply boxes the c-channel in, or making some kind of spacers. I cant remember but I may have to space out the pedal a little too.

I know I am not going to pull a 48" red oak but most of the stuff down around here is 12-18" usually.

Thoughts?

 

[kmcconaughey]

Tristan, here's some links for ideas that other's here have done that might be helpful:

LINK 1

LINK 2

KENtuckyKEN built one for that back of his Cub Cadet as well but I can't seem to find the post(s) on it.

Under edit: Well, I had to bug KENtucky via email but he was kind enough to point me to the thread where his info was posted.

LINK 3

 

[dfrisk]

TRISTAN - You should look HERE:http://search.deere.com/DDC/en_US/?query=log+skidders&x=10&y=9

Build a little articulated Timber Jack skidder.

The only thing I don't like about adding the lift/hoist arm out the back is you get anything with much weight on it the pole levers the frt wheels clear off the ground, plus if the pull point is very far off the ground trying to pull forward also adds lift. Could get very dangerous in some situations.

Something like a skidder has had the advantage of being built for 50-60 years and the full size versions have had the luxury of proving what works and what doesn't. A 4WD 1/4 scale version with a ROPS shouldn't be that hard.