1541 plow machine (diesel catcher)
 

Went to mountians of PA, picked up a 1541 that had set out alot. rusty for age but hydro was stout and so was (18hp) engine. seat was a mess also!
I think it will make a good plow machine! The plan is to remove rear gas tank,
clearence for 27-12-12 mud hogs, home made lift from wide frame rock shaft,frame draw plate stock,nf drag link modified. round fenders from cub 73,or wheel horse heres the beginning shot,soon to be heard by those diesel boys!!! LOL:BB&YS:

Wow, this is going to be interesting! :D

Ditto!! :biggrin2:

:bigthink:

Yes, I think this is going to be some good reading to say the least. Can't wait for the picture update as this project progresses. Mug Hog's eh? Sound like some DEEEEEP lugs are going to be present!

:ThumbsUp:

I'm looking forward to it, as well! Nice find, Earl! :ThumbsUp:

Im glad you think you'll be able to catch us Earl! Cant wait to see it in action!!

You might be able to catch them but can you keep gas it in all day long.:HeeHee: I've never seen one of those smokers making a pit stop for fuel only lunch.

I'm still looking forward to your progress tho!

fuel aditive
 

I have big secret, aditive, make tractor fly like dodo bird!!! will carry IV bottles in pouch on back of seat! Tell no one, as big secret lerned from Boris&Natasha and Rocky! I smart fellow, studied at WHAT'S A -Matter U?? :Announce::Detective1::cub9:

Earl you crack me up!

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/...P8290123-1.jpg

Me too! :ROTF1:

Modeling the concept
 

Plan stage is over now. Is plan more than a dream? Photo 1: shows 830 gas tank/battery mod. , lower left shows lift rod for rear sleve hitch.
photo:2 shows modified stock frame hitch plate, need to drill 5/16 holes, wf rock shaft with brake brackets from 782.
photo: 3 shows round fenders fit like glove no mods needed, 2 inch clearence between frame & fender, 1 inch clearence above brake rods.

Looks like going to fly ok!!!:beerchug::American Flag 1:

I have always wanted to put a set of round fenders on an 82 series. It is going to look great.

Great pics, Earl! That's going to be one tough plowing machine! :beerchug:

I'm anxious to see this when it is all done!!

Not so smart,me
 

Fearless leader Dixie turf toys,shows me not so smart,don't know where gas goes,must have elder Stegall rescue me!! Not to worry Fearless leader,Rocky will save me?? Or is that Snidley Wiplash???Or MR. Peabody???:Pray::ROTF1::RedFace2:

Earl it could have been worse! You could have needed a JD pull you out twice like I did!:bash2:

movie quote???
 

Don't know what movie, but i'm shure it was THE duke who said" Man got to know his limitations" Well I know mine and U maned up also, We have to catch fearless leader in something as he has but we don't know yet what his is????:Detective1:

I think you guys should stop there before you get into something you cant handle:GoodLuck::ExtremeFunny::LMAO1:

dissen!!!
 

So young man, U think U can, diss the DUKE, and The Duke Of?? VE have Vays U know, WE both lived in Germany!!! They teach U Disapline, and U must eat a lot of pig parts,witch makes U crazy!! beware young man!!! OH and U must drink a lot of strong BEER,wich makes U sane agin!!!:Duel::Huh::NailBite:

Well i can probably match you on the strong beer drinking, but ive never lived in Germany and ate lots of pig parts. LOL All this junk talking im doing is probably a sure sign for something to happen to me. Im sure next plow day, Ill have a flat tire or my plow will come un-hitched from the tractor. Now that would be worth a picture!!

new EC changes
 

During developement of a new product, U do a lot of engineering changes as the new machine evolves, first pictures showed a wide butt white seat,(gone)! To off set all the rear weight for traction,one must balance the machine to keep front end on the ground . I am adding; a cow catcher, 40lb car battery, 5lb diamond plate, batt. case with two 10 lb suitcase wieghts,plus picture 3 shows cub zt 40 lb wieght. the angle the machine sets at has been altered, it now runs down hill all the time their by saving gas! ( LOL), but it does affect the weight distribution a little. The deisel boys take note that, the dreaded secret aditive bottles are shown, (empty) for now!!!

Gains in ground clearence
 

The biggest reasons I am making these mods to 1541 are; 1: brother in-law didn't like my plow machine, (124). said it was like riding buckin bronk, and 2:needed way more ground clerance,plus we had to run in first gear pulling a 12" brinley!

ok the 1541 has 27" tall mud hogs,giving 50% more ground clerance!
1541 has 50% more horsepower than the 124, and is hydro lift! I found the tires then built the machine around the tall ones!!! crazy yes!!!:bigthink:

Looking good, Earl! :beerchug:

Your getting Earl Done umm I mean Getting it done!:biggrin2:

final modeling shot
 

this is last concept shot,appox. what final build will look like! should be a winner!

B-inlaw John's request
 

Well the finished product, has morfed to this! John was upset that it was not a smoker. could we add a stack at least? Also the rubber foot pads on the cub he used,(782) were slippery. so the foot rest on the pure plow 1541 are off a 123, non skid! and I completed the rear adpt. plate, sleve hitch lift! All I have left is to add wheel weights/brake pads!!!:Announce:

Looking good Earl. Cant wait to see it in action!

Look good Earl! He better be happy with that! Have you sent him the bill for it yet?

Looks sharp, Earl! Looking forward to seeing it at plow day! :beerchug:

Looks wild Earl. Make sure the engine dosn't overheat from the battery box choking off the airflow. See ya in Pickens SC next spring!

Final product is ready!!
 

:Announce:I have added weigths, but will remain secret, (per boris), Plow has been set per ( bullwinkles antler size), secret brake pads installed, (per Natasha)! ALL Is ready! Mr. Pure Plow Machine, SAYS SHOW ME THE DIRT!!!!!:BB&YS::beerchug:

Earl did you send the bill to your Brother in-law for all of your hard work?

It looks great now go turn sme dirt!

The front tires look anemic compared to those great looking rears!!

Tri-ribs, V61's, maybe 18x8.50's, we are here to help further your passion!!

Great job!

Great job, Earl! Looks awesome! :beerchug:

diesel catcher lurks
 

Lurking in the shed outback is a ominous figure, part beast, part Machine! It's slighty drooling, in the prospect that an unsuspecting plow might wander to close, so it can pounce!!! It knows time is running out only three weeks till plow day, it must score a brinley soon!!!:Shocked::popcorn:

I cant quite tell if that Brinly plow is something you need or not, but if you do need one, I know a guy who has one for sale.

Your cub is looking tough, Earl!

I agree with you Allen. Earl great job on the pic!

Earl

Man are you going to have something to run against the diesel guys! You may end up being the Zero in their sites!

Im going to try and put that piece on Dannys tractor you sent me. I got the hitch just about on the super, and that money pit is done and ready to plow, I hope :Unknown: The larger tires will make it fly thats for sure!