Kingsley
ArboristSite Guru
Okay folks, here is my idea.
I have found a reasonable loader for a Cub Cadet 125 in good shape and complete. (36" bucket)
I have also found a John Deere 312 that would make a good donor for a dedicated little loader tractor.
What do you think of putting the 2 together and making a very small, but very mobile loader tractor?
My idea also involves quite a bit of counterweight on the rear of the 312 for steering, lifting, and traction. I'm thinking of 200 to 300 lbs of ballast.
IMO it would make a very mobile and handy tractor. It would be about the only loader tractor that would "fit" in the woods.
What do you think?
The loader is pretty straight forward, but with the tractor I would keep the deck and mule drive for my 300 and put the correct seat on it.
I have found a reasonable loader for a Cub Cadet 125 in good shape and complete. (36" bucket)
I have also found a John Deere 312 that would make a good donor for a dedicated little loader tractor.
What do you think of putting the 2 together and making a very small, but very mobile loader tractor?
My idea also involves quite a bit of counterweight on the rear of the 312 for steering, lifting, and traction. I'm thinking of 200 to 300 lbs of ballast.
IMO it would make a very mobile and handy tractor. It would be about the only loader tractor that would "fit" in the woods.
What do you think?
The loader is pretty straight forward, but with the tractor I would keep the deck and mule drive for my 300 and put the correct seat on it.