Greentored 3,201 #1 Posted April 13, 2020 Just wondering how many of us have our work Horses, and perhaps a 'trail bomber/woods romper' as well? Thats the plan for this 654- dual purpose trail bomber, and keep another belt and pulley set for garden/yard work, since shes a lot smaller and more nimble that the big 520 for those things. We are all familiar with the racing tractors and pullers, but I had no idea 'mud mowers' or so they're termed, was such a big thing, til I started doing online searches. Some of these guys are insane, putting huge ATV tires, lift kits, bugout boxes, etc on them and burying them up to the hood in mud holes. NO I certainly do not have plans like that, just cant see cutting up a round hood Horse no matter how rough it is, but the concept is pretty neat. Ok, theres a set of aggressive, stock sized ATV tires on the way for her, but thats about it. So, who's got em? Lets see some pics! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,663 #2 Posted April 13, 2020 After 28 years in the Army I try very hard to avoid mud.....as do my Wheel Horses.... 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #3 Posted April 13, 2020 I've worked construction for 40 years, I don't like mud either. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #4 Posted April 13, 2020 My Cinnamon Horse is equipped with the tires I bought specifically for slow speed forest trail driving while pulling a heavy load. Also the ONLY reason I'm using as justification for building Colossus. If you haven't already found it check out a YouTube channel called Fearless Front. Fella from up Central Maine somewhere. He has a LOT of knowledge on mud/trail mowers. One of his buddies built a Wheelhorse for another tube channel. Not sure the name of that one. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #5 Posted April 13, 2020 Following along... Can’t wait to see the rigs...! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #6 Posted April 13, 2020 I stuck some bald old ATV tires that came from a Craftsman GT $20 auction investment on Steve and it did some real fun donuts out in the field a week or two ago! I was amazed how great a bald set of tires did! 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #7 Posted April 14, 2020 Here’s a video from that Fearless Front that EB was talking about. They don’t look like they’re have ANY fun, huh? 3 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #8 Posted April 14, 2020 Or maybe tis one.. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #9 Posted April 14, 2020 The one who's a friend of Todd from Fearless Front is Mower Outlaw. He has a 'horse... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #10 Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) That is awesome! Amazing these machines hold up as well as they do to that kind of abuse! Nice to know you folks have an open mind and dont get after folks too bad, some beating up our beloved Horses Edited April 14, 2020 by Greentored 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #11 Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Greentored said: That is awesome! Amazing these machines hold up as well as they do to that kind of abuse! Nice to know you folks have an open mind and dont get after folks too bad, some beating up our beloved Horses Just fix it up... or else... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #12 Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Greentored said: Amazing these machines hold up as well as they do to that kind of abuse! I haven't paid much attention lately but I've watched Todd's channel alot in the past. It's important to note that his machines have a LOT of extra work/fab/time into them. He does good work and offers alot of good tips for off-roading. Wheelhorses are pretty tough for the most part. I know they do real well here in the wicked rough terrain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) We always have tons of fun off road with our horses and many times beat them up pretty bad. Unfortunately there never is anyone filming our crazy moments. Perhaps that is a good thing. Here are some short moments from cell phones. Edited April 15, 2020 by formariz 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #14 Posted April 15, 2020 Tug-o-war looks like fun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #15 Posted April 15, 2020 awesome!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #16 Posted April 17, 2020 This is too much fun! Hope this thread and pics may inspire someone else to scrounge their horse stables and slap one together 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #17 Posted April 17, 2020 i just discovered 'mud mowers' a week or so ago, inquiring on a fb post.... Im building one for a fact, when the rightone comes along...! Special kinda crazy, that, i guess... Well, add it to the list of my awesomness qualities😉😁 ....🤔... 🤣😂 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #18 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Greentored said: This is too much fun! Hope this thread and pics may inspire someone else to scrounge their horse stables and slap one together LoveIt!!!😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Edited April 17, 2020 by 12Horse Paladin typo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #19 Posted November 25, 2020 Havent added to this thread in awhile. The ol 654 is holding up wonderfully! I did do a pulley swap, as a gps confirmed 28mph is just too much on the trails. Got her down to a solid 17-18mph now, which is still plenty. The new adjustable wheelie bar has kept her from landing on top of me again and works great for climbing hills without that fear. Had her out last Friday and the shop security camera caught me again Anybody else still enjoying some trail cruises? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,642 #20 Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) The 312-8 is my trail machine when it's not mowing, grading or pulling the trailer. I avoid mud also the red clay here is nasty stuff when wet. Edited November 25, 2020 by Lee1977 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #21 Posted November 25, 2020 ATLTF is a forum for guys like you. I can't afford to get hurt doing some of the things I've seen these guys do. Trail riding and water crossings would be ok but forget hills and mud. One hurts me flipping and the other hurts trying to get it unstuck. It's fun watching you younger guys though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greentored 3,201 #22 Posted November 25, 2020 2 hours ago, slim67 said: ATLTF is a forum for guys like you. I can't afford to get hurt doing some of the things I've seen these guys do. Trail riding and water crossings would be ok but forget hills and mud. One hurts me flipping and the other hurts trying to get it unstuck. It's fun watching you younger guys though. Just signed up! Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #23 Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Greentored said: Just signed up! Thanks! They have the already mentioned Top Tractor Challenge that is supposed to mimic the Top Truck Challenge that used to be put on by Four Wheeler magazine. I used to love going off road riding and could handle getting thrown off. Now I would be sore for a week just riding one. Check out Mr. Studebakers Cub Cadet on YouTube. It has a pretty radical Kohler for a trail machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #24 Posted November 25, 2020 No mud but the Black Horse is certainly off road. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #25 Posted November 25, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 4:12 PM, ebinmaine said: My Cinnamon Horse is equipped with the tires I bought specifically for slow speed forest trail driving while pulling a heavy load. Also the ONLY reason I'm using as justification for building Colossus. If you haven't already found it check out a YouTube channel called Fearless Front. Fella from up Central Maine somewhere. He has a LOT of knowledge on mud/trail mowers. One of his buddies built a Wheelhorse for another tube channel. Not sure the name of that one. Is that helpful having your splitter setting up higher Eric? Are those 14s? 15s? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
