Lawnmower hitch

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Bought 2 forklift hydraulic cilinders and thought this would be a nice start for a hydraulic hitch for my lawnmower.1.5 tonnes capacity will do. The vertical rails with holes will also have multiple use, and a hydraulic driven PTO will maybe get there sometime. Searching for a splined hydraulic motor. Arms in 25mm S355J2 are being cut this week. Corrund for sandblasting is on it's way, blasting tank (ex compressor) is finished. Just another handy tool for the property.Model in InventorConstraintsVon Mises stressOh yes, the 750 something MPA stress is FEA BS, the little plates on top of the vertical supports near the constraints are seriously required.The mower, hitch goes on the back, under the radiator. Cilinder goes between radiator (with hydraulic fans) and engine (Perkins 100hp, 4cyl. NA)To be continued.Last edited by ElGuapo; 06-29-2014 at 05:22 PM.
Reply:That's quite the lawnmower. More that  I expected when I opened it. Looking forward to more pics
Reply:Murica!
Reply:That's quite the lawnmower. More that I expected when I opened it. Looking forward to more pics
Reply:Except reel mowers won't cut long grass worth a damn.   You got a golf course in the back yard?Sent from my SCH-I545 using TapatalkTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawExcept reel mowers won't cut long grass worth a damn.   You got a golf course in the back yard?Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Reply:wow, if i simplify it cuts at speed of about 10 km/h !  you must have a very flat and level surface, lucky you being able to cut  all this in 10 minutes , i'm jealous lol. hope it has seat belts and air bags
Reply:Originally Posted by snowbirdwow, if i simplify it cuts at speed of about 10 km/h !  you must have a very flat and level surface, lucky you being able to cut  all this in 10 minutes , i'm jealous lol. hope it has seat belts and air bags
Reply:Received some parts, now some fastening, boring and adjustment:Parts: Cat2 hooks, arms and ball joints.Jig, weldedArm welded on jigDialing in arm and jig on latheBoringNow boring until 42,0something mm and have a go at 2 snapring grooves.Last edited by ElGuapo; 07-14-2014 at 03:44 PM.Reason: Forgot
Reply:Installed and commissioned  including hydraulics and electrics.Mixture of BSP and metric hydraulic fittings made it a bit fiddly to insert the 2-valve CETOP manifold in the existing hydraulic system. Main return line was in the bottom of the hydraulic tank, included a manual valve to prevent future oil spilling.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughMurica!
Reply:What do you need a mower for YOU GOT SHEEP!!
Reply:Haha, the sheep buy me time to do some home improvement. First make some tools.The mower is a diesel hydraulic generator with wheels and power steering, and this came with a mowing attachment.With the hitch I can grab other stuff for building and landscaping activities around the house.Think I'll pick up a forklift attachment for a few bucks to lift roof panels and other heavy things.I think ll fire the wheelbarrow instead of the sheep.
Reply:I see why the cad had so much stress on the unit now after seeing the picture and the machine, looks good, I bet it will get the job done.
Reply:Originally Posted by jr tigUh, not quite........
Reply:It appears very well designed and constructed.If you paint that sucker John Deere Green, it will double it's lifting capacity.....Wait, you bought that to cut just 1.5 acres?Last edited by wornoutoldwelder; 04-06-2015 at 05:13 AM.
Reply:Your hitch looks great! Is there a top link for 3-point use?DB
Reply:I gotta say, I was really expecting a 16hp Murray.