Thinking outside the box (Kubota)

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Hello everyone and Happy New Year to you all. I figured it was about time I got back to say hello and contribute to the site again. Ive had my Kubota tractor for two seasons now but still only got 138 hours on it. I use my tractor strictly for snow clearing. That being said I've only been out once so far this winter plowing snow and there's no snow on the ground here now at all.Over the holidays I managed to get some time to myself in the shop so I fabricated a PTO guard for the rear PTO and while I was at that I decided to build a storage box up in the front where the weights would normally hang.Well as I got going at it I decided to add a few other items to it such as cornering LED quad strobe lights, Stainless steel locking latch, Gas shock for the lid, Machined hinges with grease nipples and It was built out of 3/16th steel. I wanted the latch to the side of the unit for easy access. The bottom is complete as well and could act as a skid pan if need be. I also wanted to fabricate grill guards for the LED lights. It weighs in at almost 60 lbs.There were a few challenges such as the grill guard and how I was going to integrate the box around that but I did it and I just got it installed so I figured Id show it to you.I did a YouTube video of the complete build so if interested here it is: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTI-qoXzqok[/ame] Attached ImagesMiller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Some more pics! Attached ImagesMiller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
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Reply:Absolutely awesome job as usual Paul.  Nice to see the Edwards has been getting a workout.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:damn thats a nice job!_______________________OF COURSE I DON'T LOOK BUSY... I DID IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
Reply:As always, Very nice.You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Awesome! Your attention to the details and well thought out designs are amazing. The pro's always make it look easy.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Truly awesome work as usual Paul, Levels of workmanship and design to be admired and pursued by us lesser mortals,   Happy New Year once again to you and you family.  Best regards from the U.K.Lincoln SP-170 MigHypertherm powermax 45Lorch T220 AC/DC TigButters FM 215 synergic MigKemppi 180 adaptive mig RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND THE  GUIDANCE OF WISE MEN.
Reply:very nice !!
Reply:wow very impressive!!
Reply:Nice job.  I liked the video.  You gave me the itch again to get back out in the garage and build something.The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:amazing  works
Reply:very nice, how many hours?Lincoln: 255 Mig w/spoolPrecision Tig 275Ranger GXTMiller: 211 Mig w/spoolMaxstar 150 STLSpectrum 875Scotchman 5014 IronworkerHougen-Ogura PunchJancy USA-5 SluggerPowr Kraft LatheVictor Pattern TorchJet 9m Bandsaw
Reply:Sweet. Great work!!  We are on our way to being farmers! Our site is always under construction so check back often for updates.  http://www.philosophyfarmstyle.com/
Reply:Nice work.Looks OEM.  Maybe you could sell them to Kubota!
Reply:That's AWESOME!!!One of the best things I've seen (from my very untrained eye)!!!
Reply:Wow, that looks like an OEM part!You should send pics to Kubota & see how many they want to order!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Absolutely awesome job as usual Paul.  Nice to see the Edwards has been getting a workout.
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Reply:Dam, you do excellent work!! Truly professional looking.                                 MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:I love the pic of the press.  Max capacity 1" hole in 3/4" plate.  Man thats a beast.  Great work btw.  Looks awesome.
Reply:Should be "Specialty Custom Fabrication"!  Really creative design & awesome work and just another great example from guys on this site that are the reason I've got back into welding.Thanks for the motivation!Rich
Reply:Nice work (like usual).  What,  no oilite bushing for the PTO shield hold-up pin?    Well, maybe a Delrin bushing would work alright there.      The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:4Shorts...fantastic work..watching the results of your fabrication skills is always enjoyable. Keep em coming. One thing I noticed is if you added a spring on the retaining pin below the frame and above the rubber stopper it would prevent the pin from jumping around when not engaged. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing with us.Miller MM 211Miller 375 XtremeO/AOriginally Posted by mla2ofusDam, you do excellent work!! Truly professional looking.                                 Mike
Reply:Hohum, just another on of Paul's projects..... Fantastic as usual!!!Paul, how do you do your labelling. Are the Kubota labels done as stencils or are the painted on? They just really cap the whole thing off and truly tie it together.I knew you would make frequent use of that oblong punch......Now all I have to do is convince my wife to let me buy and Edwards iron worker.......and attend your metal working classes on the Rock.Sign on East Texas payphone: Calls to God 40 cents......it's a local call...
Reply:Originally Posted by StampederHohum, just another on of Paul's projects..... Fantastic as usual!!!Paul, how do you do your labelling. Are the Kubota labels done as stencils or are the painted on? They just really cap the whole thing off and truly tie it together.I knew you would make frequent use of that oblong punch......Now all I have to do is convince my wife to let me buy and Edwards iron worker.......and attend your metal working classes on the Rock.
Reply:Another really NICE jobNow for the obligatory ribbing, teasing, etc...........Bumper?!?!....................YOU CALL THAT A BUMPER???????!!!!!!!  That's not a bumper...........it's the GD Mona Lisa on wheels  I dare ya, DOUBLE DARE YA, to run into somethin' with it  Better hope it's good quality paint, and doesn't show tear stainsAND BTW............Just how much net horsepower is required to run all that lighting  Fire those babies up, and the motor doesn't have enough left over horses to scrape the whipped cream offa French Silk pie at Furr's  HOOVER DAM DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH RESERVE MEGAWATTS TO RUN THOSE LIGHTS"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammAnother really NICE jobNow for the obligatory ribbing, teasing, etc...........Bumper?!?!....................YOU CALL THAT A BUMPER???????!!!!!!!  That's not a bumper...........it's the GD Mona Lisa on wheels  I dare ya, DOUBLE DARE YA, to run into somethin' with it  Better hope it's good quality paint, and doesn't show tear stainsAND BTW............Just how much net horsepower is required to run all that lighting  Fire those babies up, and the motor doesn't have enough left over horses to scrape the whipped cream offa French Silk pie at Furr's  HOOVER DAM DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH RESERVE MEGAWATTS TO RUN THOSE LIGHTS
Reply:As usual, you do very nice work. looking at this gives me a few idea's for the aux back up lights for plowing on the truck. For now they are just some heavy angle but the exposed wires look like cra@p. I think some boxes like you made would tidy things up. Thanks..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I just can't get over this one, so nice, REALLY nice! thanks for sharing!HH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWAs usual, you do very nice work. looking at this gives me a few idea's for the aux back up lights for plowing on the truck. For now they are just some heavy angle but the exposed wires look like cra@p. I think some boxes like you made would tidy things up. Thanks.
Reply:A very slick job on both ends of the tractor. As soon as I saw your post I opened it because I knew it would be of first class work. I have work to do with my little Kubota and some additional projects to build that I have dreamed up for it. It's just sitting in the barn now as I am unable do much of anything but browse the internet and watch TV for several more weeks. Seeing  your project just makes me want to get out and get something done.
Reply:Damn those outside pictures look absolutely awesome.........I REALLY LIKE THE LOOK OF THE FRONT!!!I need some chain storage on my Montana and you have given me inspiration for a location. I am also desperately in need of a bush guard for the front as the damn pine tree branches have a habit of punching in the front grill.Question: my fenders on my Montana are blue plastic and really faded by the sun. How does one go about restoring the colour (Canadian spelling).Last edited by Stampeder; 01-12-2011 at 03:52 PM.Sign on East Texas payphone: Calls to God 40 cents......it's a local call...
Reply:Originally Posted by Shadillvery nice, how many hours?
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerA very slick job on both ends of the tractor. As soon as I saw your post I opened it because I knew it would be of first class work. I have work to do with my little Kubota and some additional projects to build that I have dreamed up for it. It's just sitting in the barn now as I am unable do much of anything but browse the internet and watch TV for several more weeks. Seeing  your project just makes me want to get out and get something done.
Reply:Truly awesome work as usual Paul, Levels of workmanship and design to be admired and pursued by us lesser mortals,
Reply:That looks awesome love the attention to detail. Very nice looking tractor to glad to see im not the only kubota owner on here to. LolVantage 300 kubota ,miller 304 xmt ,lincoln ln 25 pro , ranger 305 G, plenty of other tools of the trade to make the sparks fly.
Reply:Awesome work, I do think I would rip them off in short order but I use mine. Every time I take mine out I have to remove the ti-rod guard and straighten it back up with the vice, sledge and anvil.
Reply:Oh my gosh. That poor tractor needs a vacation in the worst kind of way Well I guess your using it for what you needed it for. Great photo's Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Can I borrow yours when mine is down?We were going to come up with some "D8 CAT" stickers and paint it yellow!
Reply:There is a story where the tractor is stuck. I crossed a wet ditch to do some work on the other side. At the end of the day I had busted 2 hydraulic lines rendering the backhoe useless. I kept my speed up getting across the wet ditch but it was not enough. I got stuck. I usually push myself out with the backhoe but it was not only dead in the water, it was anchoring 1/2 way down in the bog.The following day neighbor tractors would not budge me. The following day we had several inches of spring rains coming and the tractor was in the worst possible spot. With nothing else to work with I hooked up the chain tie downs and started wrenching. With a cheater bar I could move it one inch an hour. I broke one log chain and the second kept it from going back in. 7 hours latter I was out. I felt good for two days. After that I had bad shoulder pain which kept me up all night for a week straight and took 2 months to get back to normal. Since then I bought a large wench. When we get the CNC laser going I will make a mount for it.
Reply:Sick work, and for a true new rookie like me, very inspiring stuff!
Reply:Nice work, I respect people that pay attention to detail. Worked with too many who dont. (probably why they dont work with me anymore haha)Good job!GOW, you need one of those tank carrier helicopters to lift ya out.   Good mudding pics!So when are you going to see a bucket build on that poor tractor of yours?
Reply:Originally Posted by gow589Can I borrow yours when mine is down?We were going to come up with some "D8 CAT" stickers and paint it yellow!
Reply:Originally Posted by 4shorts. As for the storage being a bumper. Well it's got the blade up front. If the blade isn't on the bucket will be so what ever hits the storage box got to go through the bucket or blade first. .
Reply:Originally Posted by Brett Well by the time something has gotten through the blade , let me tell you  , your seat is wearing you as a bumper bar .
Reply:Originally Posted by oxygen454GOW, you need one of those tank carrier helicopters to lift ya out.   Good mudding pics!So when are you going to see a bucket build on that poor tractor of yours?
Reply:Originally Posted by 4shortsGood idea on the winch. That will sure come in handy for you. Man you were stuck bad. Glad you got the beast out but look after yourself. That stuff can hurt after awhile