jeremi3210 717 #1 Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Meet Steve my sons new pulling tractor! Got a 16 kohler in it, and a c81 I picked up from @pullstartto much snow to give him a go but I think he will pull great! Edited February 21, 2021 by jeremi3210 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,134 #2 Posted February 21, 2021 Never saw a puller with the weights on the wheelie wheels. Seems they should be in front of the rear axle. Let us know how it pulls and steers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #3 Posted February 21, 2021 Awesome build @jeremi3210! @Ed Kennell I wonder if it’s a good weight balance given that his son is just a little guy? I am no puller expert at all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #4 Posted February 21, 2021 I like it and while I don't follow pulling I do look when I see one. Not seen weights on the wheelie bars yet... Suppose that would REALLY make the wheelie bar necessary! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,134 #5 Posted February 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, pullstart said: I am no puller expert at all! No puller guy here either Kev. It just looks like the wheelies would be down all the time causing no steering and no traction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #6 Posted February 21, 2021 Same 100_0678(2).MOV 100_0678(2).MOV hitch different machine! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #7 Posted February 21, 2021 Amazing what turf tires’ll bite into with enough weight! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #8 Posted February 24, 2021 Nice to see those 6” fronts made the build too I was reluctant to pull them from a running/driving machine, but sticking 8” “junker” or so I thought on my FEL, made a huge improvement for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9 Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Nice to see those 6” fronts made the build too I was reluctant to pull them from a running/driving machine, but sticking 8” “junker” or so I thought on my FEL, made a huge improvement for me! I'm confused. First cup of coffee... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #10 Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: I'm confused. First cup of coffee... “Steve” came from my place. Jeremi had asked if I could throw some 6” front wheels in. Lower front = better hook in the sled pull I guess. I pulled them from “Stormy” my FEL tractor. Once he found out I pulled them from a running/driving tractor he felt a little bad and told me I didn’t need to do that. Well, the 8” wheels and tires I found in the parts pile to replace them hold air very well and roll nice and smooth, turn great, etc. we both benefited! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #11 Posted February 24, 2021 29 minutes ago, pullstart said: “Steve” came from my place. Jeremi had asked if I could throw some 6” front wheels in. Lower front = better hook in the sled pull I guess. I pulled them from “Stormy” my FEL tractor. Once he found out I pulled them from a running/driving tractor he felt a little bad and told me I didn’t need to do that. Well, the 8” wheels and tires I found in the parts pile to replace them hold air very well and roll nice and smooth, turn great, etc. we both benefited! You're happier with the 8". I'm OK now. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites