It is what it is. This project isn't intended to be the most perfectly engineered off road lawn tractor in the world. But it clearly works pretty well, so don't be so critical guys. It's also version 2.0, not 12.0. Sure, there are ways to make this rig better. I've got three lawn tractors sitting in my yard and who knows, maybe I'll try my hand at building a better version. But until I or someone else builds a superior rig, don't be so quick to point out flaws in this one. This guy deserves a round of free beer for his efforts. It took a lot of work to put together a working model, test it, disassemble it, and build it back better. That's the mark of a dedicated DIY project guy who just wasn't satisfied with the first version because he knew he could improve the design...and he did. My hat's off to DangerDave.
man this the best stuff ever. making good quality stuff that is also practical. also if I were u, I might make a bracket and put the battery in the front of the mower in front of the engine to give the wheels more traction.
Matthew Barnes superb idea. I would get fat tires in front. More stability. But I must say that I admire all this work. I have 11hp snowblower with 3 forward speeds and 2 reverse. I want to convert it to a rear riding (standing up) log skidder or all purpose pulling vehicule (gravel, dirt, etc) . With a 2in hitch it would fit with my boat trailer, big garden trailer, destasher.
Easy Cut two truck tires of Appropriate round to then Oblong ..using a piece of string to figure out w about 2 1/2 inches of sidewall left as Guides preferred E rated FOUND IN junkyard (recycle) ; deflate mower tires , slip on & reinflate. ...Half tracked Glory m8's All started w Good frame & swing arm design for ya superberbly well on a budget Very Noice indeed
Dude, trade you a Honda rancher 420 for that thing. Awesome build. You might think about putting 50 to 100 pounds under the bed for more traction and lower the center of gravity.
Dude your tha man! You should make a kit to convert. I really like it. Most of these fellas won't give it to you but it's worth going to the ( shark tank) good luck!
Dave Great Great build. If you put the Battery in the back over the second set of wheels your traction would increase by a good 30% Then nothing would stop you! Peace my friend.
@@DangerDave95 i am gonna try and make a 4x8, i got two john deere sabres a plan and money. is there anything i should be aware of a potential problems.
Similar drive set up on the old JohnDeere Gator 6wheelers, for the rear wheels. They have the engine sitting over the wheels and that weight being there makes all the difference in regards to traction.
+Saksugamer because you would tons of traction in the back and not enough in the front. engine isn't enough weight and it wouldn't be easy to distribute your weight. it would be awkward
Im curious about the updated suspension that you made trying to figure out how it works. Does the length of square tube the shock is attached to pivot or is the shock fixed in place?
I know your going to think I'm nuts but I was looking at tractors for my daughter and a 4x4 small tractor is darn near $10k new and they dont have a bed on the back to put some weight in. Do your idea seems perfect, can add wheel weights where it counts or couple feed sacks in the bed, the receiver hitch allows for the aftermarket implements for the garden and driveway work. So do you offer plans on how you made the rear tandem setup?
Would it be possible to have more spread between the two sets of rear tires, to have a dump truck function sort of deal on the rear? Asking for a friend :)
How reliable are those chains and sprockets though after a long ride with some mud and rubble? Maintaining just the one chain on my dirtbike with its dust sheilds and adjustable hub & tensioner is already enough hassel to make me want to swap over shaft drive! Amazing job nonetheless though. The only thing I might have done differently is use double v-velts with a spring tensioner instead of chains for each set of wheels.
It's been 4+ years now and the chains and sprockets are completely fine. I haven't needed to do anything with them other than oil them when I remember lol. I've had it sunk into a lot of mud holes and gotten sticks stuck in the chains and it just keeps going. I'm using 530 roller equipment chain.
Its a good job but i would have continuted the regular frame design added another axel a floor and a seat in the back.. make it look like a factory job
This is still the best 6 wheel mower on youtube!! I would pay for plans
It is what it is. This project isn't intended to be the most perfectly engineered off road lawn tractor in the world. But it clearly works pretty well, so don't be so critical guys. It's also version 2.0, not 12.0. Sure, there are ways to make this rig better. I've got three lawn tractors sitting in my yard and who knows, maybe I'll try my hand at building a better version. But until I or someone else builds a superior rig, don't be so quick to point out flaws in this one. This guy deserves a round of free beer for his efforts. It took a lot of work to put together a working model, test it, disassemble it, and build it back better. That's the mark of a dedicated DIY project guy who just wasn't satisfied with the first version because he knew he could improve the design...and he did. My hat's off to DangerDave.
I read the title and thought to myself... "Aren't all lawn mowers off road" ? Hahaha
You must not live in southeast missouri lol
@@michaelwyatt241 i think he meant as they are made to go over dirt, but i guess you mean that people use them on the road 24/7 in southeast missouri?
this is one of the best mower upgrade i have ever seen. i think you have a great little tractor
james p thanks man!
I was going to do a dualie with mine but after seeing how capable and stable up hill, I'm definitely doing this, great job bro 👍🏽
Great Job. Looks like something that a person should be able to buy. I know I would get one.
Excellent! Just got an old riding mower but I'm converting it to a firefighting rig! Lights extinguishers tank and hose. With trailer.
Nice Build! I like the way you did the pivoting suspension.
thanks man
Tracks on the back and skies up front and you got a decent snowmobile too 🙂
You can make tracks from chains like I did
Good job got me thinking about my two old mowers thanks! !
Absolutely a great video ! You gave that tractor some real traction now !
For years I've wanted to do something similar but with a 10 cubic foot dump bed.
Cool build here.
Nice job! Clever design.
Looks like this would be extremely useful and not just a toy when you get it finished.
Awesome! With the hills in my yard, this is so needed.
that's a really good way of doing this
I think i am in love.....thank you for sharing you re ideas with us!!!
The new suspension, that was cool.
man this the best stuff ever. making good quality stuff that is also practical. also if I were u, I might make a bracket and put the battery in the front of the mower in front of the engine to give the wheels more traction.
thanks man, and good idea!
Make a pair of tire chains so each sides wheels are connected! Half-track!
Matthew Barnes superb idea. I would get fat tires in front. More stability. But I must say that I admire all this work. I have 11hp snowblower with 3 forward speeds and 2 reverse. I want to convert it to a rear riding (standing up) log skidder or all purpose pulling vehicule (gravel, dirt, etc) . With a 2in hitch it would fit with my boat trailer, big garden trailer, destasher.
Easy Cut two truck tires of Appropriate round to then Oblong ..using a piece of string to figure out w about 2 1/2 inches of sidewall left as Guides preferred E rated FOUND IN junkyard (recycle) ; deflate mower tires , slip on & reinflate. ...Half tracked Glory m8's
All started w Good frame & swing arm design for ya superberbly well on a budget Very Noice indeed
me and my father built one in 2006 and another one is 2011 Extremely handy for wood. 👍 nice bud
Do you have videos? Would live to check em out, wanna build one for my boy. Thanks
Looks much better than the dueled tire builds. Great build. Needs bigger front tires. Liked the fenders on it too.
Just my two cents. But the 2 axles need hooked up solid together. And a pivot in the center. So you will have the right down pressure.
That would be killer with tracks, rice or cane tires, Works good the way it is thoe.
Keep up the good work. What's next 6x6 lol.
nice engineering 👍🏾👍🏾
Very nice build,great job!! I'd be playing in mud holes with that..lol
Excellent idea! Thanks for sharing!
I like it! Next project should be a tow behind grass seeder!
That's cool 😎 looks like a lot of fun
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏
I really like the system you came up with.
Really nice design and if you put a set of chains or agg tires that thing would really climb
Dude, trade you a Honda rancher 420 for that thing. Awesome build. You might think about putting 50 to 100 pounds under the bed for more traction and lower the center of gravity.
Awesome.... now i like to build a 6 Wheeler...
great build man love it!!
thanks
What a set of tracks
Very cool!
Love that low rider trailer
Pretty cool set up
Dude your tha man! You should make a kit to convert. I really like it. Most of these fellas won't give it to you but it's worth going to the ( shark tank) good luck!
Excellent job.. Now all you have to do is make some "tracks" out of tire chains..
coolest lawn mower ever
thanks :)
Dave
Great Great build. If you put the Battery in the back over the second set of wheels your traction would increase by a good 30% Then nothing would stop you! Peace my friend.
maybe but then your turning radius would increase by like 30% too.
Hi, can I use part of your video to my compilation homemade inventions and projects ?
MGszaman Vlog sure that's fine.
@@DangerDave95 i am gonna try and make a 4x8, i got two john deere sabres a plan and money.
is there anything i should be aware of a potential problems.
my engine will be mounted in the rear above the rear axles as opposed to yours however, and will have a cargo space up front.
Hi, you did a nice job, enjoyed your video. You might improve steering by reversing the front wheels so the tread runs backward.
ew1tn old graderman trick.
Super cool man! thanks for sharing
Patent a bolt-on system like this,I'll stay the night on Sears' sidewalk to be the first to get one, along with a few friends...
Nice build man! Now make some tracks for it!
Somebody has a little to much time on they're hands. Lol I subbed.
why am i just seeing this now thats fucking cool
Nice suspension set up!!
I would buy plans if available!!
Similar drive set up on the old JohnDeere Gator 6wheelers, for the rear wheels. They have the engine sitting over the wheels and that weight being there makes all the difference in regards to traction.
great job !! I like it
thanks
Danger Dave what kind of motor is it And do u recommend it
It's a Kohler 18hp v twin command. Yes I would recommend it. I've had absolutely no problems from it.
Great build! My $.02, both rear tires should be the same size. It appears that you have a larger diameter on the rear set. But again, great build!
the back tires are identical, but the front set are new and have narrower rims, that's why they look different...
That's fricken awesome!
add a more aggressive tread to the rear tires instead of the turf savers and it'd grip a lot more. plus add a little weight over the back axle
for winter get tracks on the back and skids on the front!
Nice idea but I highly doubt it would steer at all like that
why it wouldnt? it would be like snowmobile but 2 tracks insted of two.. well yeah you can weight transfer on snowmobile but so you can on this.Mo S.
+Saksugamer because you would tons of traction in the back and not enough in the front. engine isn't enough weight and it wouldn't be easy to distribute your weight. it would be awkward
+Mo S. well yeah but it would be cool and with bigger engine it would be drag machine
I like it but I would have made it with more distance between the drive axles. There isn't enough room for more aggressive tread or tire chains.
Damn good job man. Ever consider an engineering degree?
Nice job bro... seriously
dude awesome I did the same with my yard tractor but mines drive shaft driven an I put a 670 cc on it
Put a video of it on your channel
badass man! same type setup as mine just smaller.
awesome build man!!
nice build but more weight in the back would help alot i think.
i thinks the diffs are open
oh i forgot how this one was made... i think the giff is locked that is probably not helping with steering...
why don't they make them like this originally?
dude thats badass
it looks really nice and cool
Great idea 👍
Can we see a video how yout start this project from scratch? or buy the plans or something? Thanks again!
damn thats a good idea
More weight in the back and some 4 wheeler tires instead of lawn tires might give you better traction. Nice idea.
Those are knobby atv tires
Im curious about the updated suspension that you made trying to figure out how it works. Does the length of square tube the shock is attached to pivot or is the shock fixed in place?
Sick mower
Nice engineering.
good job love it
That's badass bro
That was excellent!! And made very stout to handle the mower's weight no problem. What size atv tires did you use for the front tires???
looks good! reverse the tread on the front tires or buy aggressive ribs though
awesome build
it would be cool if you had put a second seat on the back
I know your going to think I'm nuts but I was looking at tractors for my daughter and a 4x4 small tractor is darn near $10k new and they dont have a bed on the back to put some weight in. Do your idea seems perfect, can add wheel weights where it counts or couple feed sacks in the bed, the receiver hitch allows for the aftermarket implements for the garden and driveway work. So do you offer plans on how you made the rear tandem setup?
How about this with duals on both axles. Never stop it but it would Need a diferential to help it turn.
Put dual tires on the front. Less ground pressure.
Good concept but I can see how much its gonna plow the steering needs to be heavier in the front for steering traction
Would it be possible to have more spread between the two sets of rear tires, to have a dump truck function sort of deal on the rear? Asking for a friend :)
Really want to go anywhere you could wrap the rear in tracks for even more ground contact and traction
This is the nicest build I've seen. What type and size is the chain and sprocket you used?
Good job
Put some tire chains on it and more weight on the back axle I bet it would really go!
you need a push bumper on the front and some tail lights but good build so far
Great job! Great improvement. Go check TATRA truck videos!
How reliable are those chains and sprockets though after a long ride with some mud and rubble? Maintaining just the one chain on my dirtbike with its dust sheilds and adjustable hub & tensioner is already enough hassel to make me want to swap over shaft drive! Amazing job nonetheless though. The only thing I might have done differently is use double v-velts with a spring tensioner instead of chains for each set of wheels.
It's been 4+ years now and the chains and sprockets are completely fine. I haven't needed to do anything with them other than oil them when I remember lol. I've had it sunk into a lot of mud holes and gotten sticks stuck in the chains and it just keeps going. I'm using 530 roller equipment chain.
Now you can make a fifth wheel trailer for it.
Very nice
Are both rear axles locked ?
Yes
@@DangerDave95I like that should build a front axle so it will be 6 wheel drive !
4 bar lug agri type tires and look out ! Go anywhere !!
Its a good job but i would have continuted the regular frame design added another axel a floor and a seat in the back.. make it look like a factory job
great idea!
Please show in detail how you fixed the original axle so it would flex . This is my next project !!!
The original transaxle doesn't flex. It's solid mounted.
Thank you .
You are a fucking genius!
Is it hard at all to turn or is it like it’s not there
agro lug tires would work good . yes!!!