My Raider 10

[SteveB58 1]

I have been mowing my lawn for the last 2 years with a lawn ranger that has a 32†deck. After last year I decided it was time for something a little bigger . But after seeing what 48†decks are going for I decided to custom build something and this is what I ended up with. The deck is a new 54†shell that is used on a Craftsman GT6000. I saw it at Glen’s Surplus and thought it would work on a Wheel Horse if I put a swept front end on it. I’m also lazy so I put a Warner electric clutch on it. As long as I don’t mow a hay field or wet grass the 10 hp Magnum works just fine.

Edited April 11, 2012 by CasualObserver
clickless pictures.

[dbartlett1958 96]

Steve,

That looks like a great set-up. Very nice job.

David

[kpinnc 12,138]

Wow, that is some nice work. There is quite a bit of details there that took a lot of work to complete. Awesome job!

[jusjeepn 59]

That is S-W-E-E-E-E-T! That took a heck of a lot of work! Super nice job! Reminds me of the Challengers and Camaro's. That awesome classic look with modern technology! Love it! You sir, are an artist!

[AMC RULES 37,132]

:WRS:

Nice job you did with your tractor, any decals going on it? :scratchead:

[Ken B 3,164]

Man you did a real nice job on that, lots of nice details to look at. How much work was it to get that deck on there?

[Kelly 1,029]

That is sharp

[ol550 830]

Nice fit. Any plans on making a adapter kit for others? Like them BIG tires too.

[massey 118]

You did a real nice job on that.

[tgranthamfd 29]

Very Nice work.

[Wheel Crazy 23]

That's a great looking tractor!!! Great Job!! :WRS:

[bowtiebutler956 650]

That thing is Killer! Beautiful work. I like the deck, but I really love the stance on your machine.

Matt :flags-texas:

[Zeek 2,286]

That's a nice job on that! I like the look!

[SteveB58 1]

Thanks for all your comments. I’m sorry I haven’t responded earlier but I work a 12 hour shift on nights and I haven’t had the chance to get on my computer. I’m going to put decals on but I’m not finished with it yet. Making the deck fit was the easy part, getting the rear as wide as the front was the hard part. I didn’t like the way deep dish rims looked so I made axle extensions .

[kpinnc 12,138]

I didn’t like the way deep dish rims looked so I made axle extensions .

You have my attention now for sure. Got any pictures of this?

[Hodge71 664]

You have a really great looking machine there. Any pics of the adaptors and such would be great. The look of those balloon tires up front and in back is great. Its a real head turner....

[bo dawg 516]

That is S.U.P.E.R C.O.O.L ! Can you break it down of what you did for us? From the wheels to the deck... please!

Picture's would help too for some of us that can't always understand in writing. (me)

[bo dawg 516]

That is S-W-E-E-E-E-T! That took a heck of a lot of work! Super nice job! Reminds me of the Challengers and Camaro's. That awesome classic look with modern technology! Love it! You sir, are an artist!

There you go Pat...this one's for you! Lol

[Anglo Traction 761]

:omg: Yeah! What these Guys have already said. You've hit the Sweet Spot on style with the Forward Stance at the front and the other mods. I reckon it must ride as good as it looks.

[Hydro 131]

That is S.U.P.E.R C.O.O.L ! Can you break it down of what you did for us? From the wheels to the deck... please!

Picture's would help too for some of us that can't always understand in writing. (me)

I gotta say that is one impressive piece of machinery. We need to know more. (mower) Show us what you did! Love your ideas :thumbs:

[SteveB58 1]

Here are some more pictures of the deck and the axle extensions. The extensions are axles for a small trailer. I had a 1†hole machined in them to fit over the uni-drive axles. I drilled and tapped 2 holes for 3/8-16 set screws. I used a dremel tool with a diamond tip to cut a spot for the set screws to lock into.

I had to round off a corner of the lower steering because it hit the PTO belt when the deck was all the way up. I used a yoke on the deck lift so the lift rod would be on the center line of the tractor.

[tgranthamfd 29]

Got to say it again, Very nice work and beautiful tractor. Does it have the gear reduction steering, I don't know how to tell the difference. Bet it does ride nice. Good job.

[eibbed 63]

Steve,

Wow, I really like what you have done. Your tractor looks awsome!

Dave

[SteveB58 1]

Got to say it again, Very nice work and beautiful tractor. Does it have the gear reduction steering, I don't know how to tell the difference. Bet it does ride nice. Good job.

It doesn’t have the gear reduction steering on it. It would be nice to have it but the battery is in the way so it won’t fit.