Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.

"Dave" wrote in message
ups.com...
Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.


I used the transaxle from 2 old craftsman lawn mowers to make the back end
of my paintball tank. I also modified them to have duel wheels.


http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/37.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/38.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/39.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/40.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/41.JPG


Sorry, the pictures aren't too good. I sold it last month, so I can't take
any more.

Dave Lyon wrote:

"Dave" wrote in message
ups.com...

Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.



I used the transaxle from 2 old craftsman lawn mowers to make the back end
of my paintball tank. I also modified them to have duel wheels.


http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/37.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/38.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/39.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/40.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/41.JPG


Sorry, the pictures aren't too good. I sold it last month, so I can't take
any more.



Down around San Antonio they have annual lawnmower races.

But don't expect to bring your old ride and expect to compete.

I've seen some of them do 50 mph in 1/8 mile...

Scary as hell!

Richard

"cavelamb" wrote in message
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Dave Lyon wrote:

"Dave" wrote in message
ups.com...

Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.



I used the transaxle from 2 old craftsman lawn mowers to make the back
end
of my paintball tank. I also modified them to have duel wheels.


http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/37.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/38.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/39.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/40.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/41.JPG


Sorry, the pictures aren't too good. I sold it last month, so I can't
take
any more.



Down around San Antonio they have annual lawnmower races.

But don't expect to bring your old ride and expect to compete.

I've seen some of them do 50 mph in 1/8 mile...

Scary as hell!

Richard

Around here they have garden tractor pulls (don't call them lawnmowers!).
They get pretty good performance from them too. Most of what they use are
old Cub Cadets, but you'll see a few of the old craftsmen too.

LOL Dave, you are one sick puppy!

Dave Lyon wrote:

I used the transaxle from 2 old craftsman lawn mowers to make the back end
of my paintball tank. I also modified them to have duel wheels.


http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/37.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/38.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/39.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/40.JPG
http://home.mchsi.com/~mnotlyon/tank/41.JPG


Sorry, the pictures aren't too good. I sold it last month, so I can't take
any more.

Dave Lyon wrote:

I used the transaxle from 2 old craftsman lawn mowers to make the back end
of my paintball tank. I also modified them to have duel wheels.
[...]
Sorry, the pictures aren't too good. I sold it last month, so I can't take
any more.

Looks like an RV. I wish you had taken chassis photos...

On 13 Apr 2006 12:46:36 -0700, "Dave" wrote:

Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.

I am currently adapting an old garden tractor chassis as a four wheel
wagon to haul my gas powered welder. I'm using the lift on the backend
to carry my cutting torch cart.

--Andy Asberry recommends NewsGuy--

I know a guy in a northwest suburb of Minneapolis who converts older Cub
Cadet riding mowers (and others)into multi-engined machines. He has one
with 3 10 or 12 hp Kohlers and one (an Ariens, I think) has 2 twin
cylinder engines and is articulated. He has several others, too.

I am planning on using a 15 hp hydrostatic transmission from a Cub
Cadet to run an old 18" turret lathe that was originally flat belt drive.

Pete Stanaitis
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Dave wrote:

Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.

I turned an old (brand not remembered) into a buggy for my youngins to
play with / destroy. I added larger wheels to the front, added duals
to the rear, made header for it, stripped off uneeded items like deck
etc, and they put many a mile on it in the woods here while they were
growing up.....
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You need to go here...

http://mytractorforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=45

Years ago, we bought some old Wheel Horse 4.5hp lawn mower/tractor units
that had been used to move mobile homes. The hood was removed and the front
frame had a hitch on it. The motor/trans pulley set had been changed to
much reduce speed. With one, we repullied to run about 20mph. Quite a ride
on a baby tractor. No mower deck on these guys.
Respectfully,
Ron Moore

"Dave" wrote in message
ups.com...
Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.

I was going to use a set of Case 442 axles to make a articulating tractor,
the Case uses a pump on the engine and runs hydro lines to the axle. No
drive shafts or belts needed to drive the wheels, never did get arround to
it. I have done some stuff with my bolens tractor.
http://www.motherearthrecycling.net/1250/1250.htm
http://www.motherearthrecycling.net/load/load.htm
The rear lift works very good I was using it to move some 150 pound rocks
for a wall, it doesn't tear up the lawn like the Ford.
"Dave" wrote in message
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Anyone done anything interesting with old lawnmowers? I have an idea to
combine the rear axles from three old riding lawnmowers to make a 6WD
tug that could be used to pull a trailer around my backyard without
getting stuck.

"Rex B" wrote in message
...
LOL Dave, you are one sick puppy!


You otta see the new one I'm building. evil grin




And yes, the big gun really shoots!

Is there an effective muffler for these engines, one that actually
quiets them down enough that you don't need ear protection? I had a
mower with a B&S 8hp engine that is TOO LOUD.

David