I did the same when I got my VA Power scooter..Hooked up my 18" Gas LM and then following yr. Ryboi came out with their CELM and I been using that these past 4 yrs ! Got Freedom and can Mow my Own Lawn again.. VG Helping other Veterans do the same ever since..Happier Memorial Day ! US Army-65'-67'
Stunning craftsmanship. Attention to detail. Every woman wants a man that can do this, if need be.... Every employer, wishes they could have someone this smart, and make things like this happen. The way i was raised..if you dont have it...make it....if you dont know how....learn....
You mastered that mower the blades are perfectly in line and in balance to the last gram, a couple weeks ago I was mower grass for hay on are farm with a 4 drum I think it 2.5 meter in length and the blade holder snapped of becoming a brick when though it and it shuck its balls off the part weighs 250 grams and the parts shop didn't have a new one so I had to weld one together and I was 30 grams to heavy and I thought it close enough got to the field started her up and it's going off again like crazy just shows what a good job you did to get it spot on 👍
Your shop has a nice assortment of tools and your knowledge & skill using them is very impressive. Great build! I enjoy reclaiming, reusing, recycling what is on hand & enjoy getting ideas from other DIYers that do the same. Stay well, Joe Z
This man is a genius. Well done. I love doing stuff like this but not this complicated. I have built several surface drive mud motors from scratch but nothing like this. Great work and thanks for the excellent filming.
Good old garage engineering. I like to think I am a pretty good DIYer. After seeing this, I'm gonna go bury my head in the sand. Fantastic job and creativity.
You might have over 100 hours into building it. In 1994 I built a mower on 4 caster wheels, mounting it to the rear and offset to the left side of my Wheel Horse 252-H tractor. It had a Bolens 34" deck and a Briggs 8hp engine. It ran twice and cut well but I had it geared too high and the engine popped a valve. I didn't have the money to fix the engine so I parted it out. I wish I had a picture of it, but in those years trying to come up with an extra $50 was really hard. About 15 years ago by parting out lawn mowers and have gathered enough engines, electric clutches and casters to build about 6 pull type mowers. My problem is I have had health problems since I was a teenager and was diagnosed with Lyme disease 4 years ago. I'm 50 now and I'm hoping I can stay healthy enough to build some pull type mowers before I die.
I know it's alot of work involved, but you can build some awesome stuff. You mill your own pulleys. That alone is noteworthy. Very inspiring videos. Good job.
Thanks for the recognition. I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you had the chance to learn some awesome invaluable old school fabrication skills from him.
At 12:54, there is a rod above one of the casters between the mower and ATV. Is its purpose merely for preventing the mower from swaying from side to side while being pushed forward?
Isn't that amazing. a young man, uses the internet togather information. Then goes out and build an idea, put it to work, and makes a difference! Good for you!
lo felicito muy creativo . le escribo desde Bogota Colombia muy buena herramienta para guadanar potreros del ganado , todo esta muy bien el video esta super
The part where you built the frame for the wheels and tested it by just riding it off into the sunset has hilarious. Makes me want to build at least that part!
Awesome man, I've wanted to hook my mowers on the front as well but never went through with the idea. I do currently pull 2 push mowers behind me though. Gets me a 94" cut in total. Vid is on my channel if you are interested.
I have parted out about 60 riding mowers and commercial walk behind mowers and I have saved parts from them. I have enough mower spindles, clutches, engines, casters, caster frames and metal to build about 6 of those. My problem is the damn Lyme disease I was diagnosed with 6 years ago. I have one 36” wing mower I was making out of a Snapper SPA 360 commercial walk behind mower, minus the rear half which had the engine and drive wheels. . I have the extra casters added to the rear. I just need to add the engine and the linkage to the tractor then add controls. I have another 40” wing mower I with a height adjustment system that I just need to install the engine, linkage to the tractor and controls. Lately the Lyme disease has reduced the strength of my arms.
Very cool. I miss welding and fabricating. I worked at a company where I was the Lead mechanic with all my plus rates (welder-mechanic-machinist-pipefitter-millwright) so I had lots of tittles and The ones I used the most was my welding, mechanic, and machinist. I was forced out at 62, (Down sizing)and I miss that job, but I really enjoy being retired. I am building up my equipment, but I need a tabletop lathe.
very kool! you should get funded on kickstarter then you can sell these to everyone who has a atv and big yard. the hard part is done which is the prototype. awesome keep sharing!
I liked it more than I thought than I would . Nice use of metal and a welder . Cutting on wet grass is a big test . Hell even a good paint job . You even put grease fittings on it nice .
Wow , Love your " can do " attitude ! Are you sure you`re not originally from NZ ? Ha , what a genius mind , cheers Donn and keep us enthralled . This is what all young guys should aspire to , to be able to make something out of bits and pieces . With basic Engineering , welding and a mechanical mindset , you can just about build anything . Cheers.
Really sweet would be PTO driven for a compact tractor. Great build. Love watching a project like this. Awesome editing, too. Keeps it moving along. Top marks!!
This vid reminds me of "primitive technology" videos. You should rename this channel to Modern tech lol I like the no music, no commentary, and excellent camera work. Great job.
Great work, however the brilliance of your first design was that the mower was wheel driven. While it lacked the safety deck you put on this one, it could have been towed by ANYTHING. An ATV, your pickup truck, a horse - and it would have worked as long as you could drag it with something. This one now takes twice the fuel (ATV motor and mower motor) and really only works pushed by an ATV since you can't access the controls if you were to drag it behind by something else. Still cool design - but I'd pay money to get something really functional that was just a tow behind that didn't need hydraulics or a drive connection like most brush hogs and was large scale for a wide cut to do field work. Lots of folks don't own the mid to large farm tractor needed for a brush hog and have to hire it out - but if you had something any ATV or even a pickup truck could tow behind - and it didn't need an engine, fuel, or even much maintenance - you've got a product that has a unique place in the market. Anyone who has ever seen the massive golf course tow behinds that are made from multiple barrel blade pull mowers knows how well those work without a motor.
How did you solve the problem of getting oil to the differential since gravity isnt holding it there? I am thinking of turning a solid rear axle with its pinion pointing up with a sprocket attached to the pinion and turn it with a vertical engine (with a torque converter style go kart transmission) but I’m not sure how to make sure the pinion bearings are getting oil.
whats that hood you use under your welding mask?? or know what i can use as one? i been looking for something for when i'm welding under my car not to get embers or dust on or in my ear/neck
Great build, I could tell you are young guy, lifting that 10hp Honda engine to the lathe chuck to see if the engine shaft fits the bore of the pulley, I used to do things like that back in the day but not no more!
It was a one time deal. I injured my back when I was younger while snowboarding, so I too have to be more careful and if possible work smart not hard. ;) Thanks for watching!
What did you do to solve the belt overheating problem? I imagine with a smoking belt you would only get one or two mowings then have to replace the belt.
I did the same when I got my VA Power scooter..Hooked up my 18" Gas LM and then following yr. Ryboi came out with their CELM and I been using that these past 4 yrs ! Got Freedom and can Mow my Own Lawn again.. VG Helping other Veterans do the same ever since..Happier Memorial Day ! US Army-65'-67'
Stunning craftsmanship. Attention to detail. Every woman wants a man that can do this, if need be.... Every employer, wishes they could have someone this smart, and make things like this happen. The way i was raised..if you dont have it...make it....if you dont know how....learn....
I worked around heavy equipment fabrication for many years which involved ALL the processes you employed in this project. Your skill set is amazing.
Did those processes include riding the cart out into the field during the rain?
You mastered that mower the blades are perfectly in line and in balance to the last gram, a couple weeks ago I was mower grass for hay on are farm with a 4 drum I think it 2.5 meter in length and the blade holder snapped of becoming a brick when though it and it shuck its balls off the part weighs 250 grams and the parts shop didn't have a new one so I had to weld one together and I was 30 grams to heavy and I thought it close enough got to the field started her up and it's going off again like crazy just shows what a good job you did to get it spot on 👍
Your shop has a nice assortment of tools and your knowledge & skill using them is very impressive. Great build! I enjoy reclaiming, reusing, recycling what is on hand & enjoy getting ideas from other DIYers that do the same. Stay well, Joe Z
This man is a genius. Well done. I love doing stuff like this but not this complicated. I have built several surface drive mud motors from scratch but nothing like this. Great work and thanks for the excellent filming.
Thank you. It's not complicated at all. Just looks like it. :D
Most impressive video seen yet. Your talent should be worth millions to any MFG in the US. Hats Off and God Speed.
Man o Man, Very Nice to See Someone Still Doing GOOD HARD WORK !!
You sir are a Master! Unbelievable engineering and craftsmanship skill Donn.
I second that notion
no doubt about it, that Man is indeed a Master of Engineering,
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It is good
I ditto everything PacoWang says. You are the Man. Someone has taught you well in life to do all this. Great welding as well.
Good old garage engineering. I like to think I am a pretty good DIYer. After seeing this, I'm gonna go bury my head in the sand. Fantastic job and creativity.
Cheers mate!
You had me at rubber couplings to minimize rock damage to drive system. And then you brought out the caterpillar drive. Bravo sir, bravo.
Very well thought out and executed. You young man are a mechanical genius. Thanks for sharing.
You might have over 100 hours into building it. In 1994 I built a mower on 4 caster wheels, mounting it to the rear and offset to the left side of my Wheel Horse 252-H tractor. It had a Bolens 34" deck and a Briggs 8hp engine. It ran twice and cut well but I had it geared too high and the engine popped a valve. I didn't have the money to fix the engine so I parted it out. I wish I had a picture of it, but in those years trying to come up with an extra $50 was really hard. About 15 years ago by parting out lawn mowers and have gathered enough engines, electric clutches and casters to build about 6 pull type mowers. My problem is I have had health problems since I was a teenager and was diagnosed with Lyme disease 4 years ago. I'm 50 now and I'm hoping I can stay healthy enough to build some pull type mowers before I die.
Your mechanical and engineering skills are only exceeded by you impressive videography. Well done all round.
Props for making something that doesn't look like it'll chop someone's leg off, unlike many "diy builds" on youtube.
*The best of all is when you see the results of the work and the project working. Congratulations*
I know it's alot of work involved, but you can build some awesome stuff. You mill your own pulleys. That alone is noteworthy. Very inspiring videos. Good job.
It's clear you have given a lot of thought to the various components of this build. From the rubber isolator, to the over-center motor engagement.
A lot of people cant come close to doing the stuff u do man u got some serious skills 👍
Your inventiveness knows no bounds ,I love that you take no prisoners👌👌👌👌👌🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
The best part is him riding the carriage frame down the shop ramp! Gotta have fun at your work!
My grandfather was a fabricator. Wishing he was alive so I could show him your outstanding video.
Thanks for the recognition. I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you had the chance to learn some awesome invaluable old school fabrication skills from him.
I like that you didn't put in music. Kudos.
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At 12:54, there is a rod above one of the casters between the mower and ATV. Is its purpose merely for preventing the mower from swaying from side to side while being pushed forward?
Isn't that amazing. a young man, uses the internet togather information. Then goes out and build an idea, put it to work, and makes a difference! Good for you!
Trump down due to foul language
lo felicito muy creativo . le escribo desde Bogota Colombia muy buena herramienta para guadanar potreros del ganado , todo esta muy bien el video esta super
You are very good with your tools, and very good with your mind, great job!!!
Much obliged!
It is nice to see you use the rubber design cupping .
I have opted to use a chain coupling after trial and error.
Nice shop and nice job.
Damn this dude goes the extra mile with paint and everything. Hats off to you sir...
It happens from time to time. ;)
This Has A-Team written all Over. Great video.
As much as I want to be BA it can never happen. I'd be more close to resembling Murdoch in both appearance and the way I act sometimes. :D
maistru ,nu gluma. Baiat priceput si energic.Bravoo!
The part where you built the frame for the wheels and tested it by just riding it off into the sunset has hilarious. Makes me want to build at least that part!
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I have only three words for your young man,, Totally awesome build!
Cheers man!
Can't you use spring loaded belt tensionners or timing belts instead ?
It was just way too fast. I've done the mod now and it works very well. Just have to document it. :D
Most the average folks watching your videos don’t have a metal lathe or mig welder but I do like the building process!👍
Young man you have a gift, congrats, Fran
Thank you!
ATV Front mounted, mower attachment. Caster wheeled, flail mower, w/ auxiliary motor, belt operated, w/ remote kill switch and electric height adjustment. ;-) SWEET PROJECT VIDEO!
Measure, Cut and Weld, Cut and Weld, Measure, Cut and Weld, think, think some more, keep cutting, Weld ........man you a awesome robot man!
cant comment on the logistics of the contraption but dude is a LEGIT fabricator.
You sir are a genius. This is when no one makes anything worth a darn, so you build it your self.
Pretty cool. I really wanted to see how well it turned while mowing. Then it didn't show it so I assumed it couldn't?
It does pretty well. Pretty wide turning radius though.
Awesome man, I've wanted to hook my mowers on the front as well but never went through with the idea. I do currently pull 2 push mowers behind me though. Gets me a 94" cut in total. Vid is on my channel if you are interested.
Weapon of grass destruction. Very nice.
fuck you bitch
Lol
Giving new meaning to "push mower". Awesome build, but, your shop has a lot to be desired. I'll buy it !
Great job Donn. Niche and particular cut and bonding. Like that working at last.
Cheers!
I have parted out about 60 riding mowers and commercial walk behind mowers and I have saved parts from them. I have enough mower spindles, clutches, engines, casters, caster frames and metal to build about 6 of those. My problem is the damn Lyme disease I was diagnosed with 6 years ago. I have one 36” wing mower I was making out of a Snapper SPA 360 commercial walk behind mower, minus the rear half which had the engine and drive wheels. . I have the extra casters added to the rear. I just need to add the engine and the linkage to the tractor then add controls.
I have another 40” wing mower I with a height adjustment system that I just need to install the engine, linkage to the tractor and controls. Lately the Lyme disease has reduced the strength of my arms.
Its hard nowdays to find people our age to take pride in shit we do...marvelous.... "Cut it up" ! For real....
well done!!! you should be recognized for this incredible invention.
Thanks, I got to hand it you, (and whoever taught you) you really know how to metal fab, probably anything you set your mind to.
Very cool. I miss welding and fabricating. I worked at a company where I was the Lead mechanic with all my plus rates (welder-mechanic-machinist-pipefitter-millwright) so I had lots of tittles and The ones I used the most was my welding, mechanic, and machinist. I was forced out at 62, (Down sizing)and I miss that job, but I really enjoy being retired. I am building up my equipment, but I need a tabletop lathe.
very kool! you should get funded on kickstarter then you can sell these to everyone who has a atv and big yard. the hard part is done which is the prototype. awesome keep sharing!
nice job young man....very clever.........thanks for sharing......phil
Cheers, thanks for watching!
Quiet an impressive build! 👍🔥
You my friend are a hell of a fabricator
Brilliant! Too many good ideas here to list them all. Much respect.
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
That's awesome 👍👌 love it, great invention, work 👍👍👍, and engine and the color.
Great Job!! Love the Foreman! Honda Foreman's are the best!!
Yeah, Foreman's are beasts on the work front.
Smart guy. I couldn't come close even if I had all the tools!
I liked it more than I thought than I would . Nice use of metal and a welder . Cutting on wet grass is a big test . Hell even a good paint job . You even put grease fittings on it nice .
I got it working really good in later videos. Works nicely.
WOW, talking about " improvised ".... GREAT JOB !!! I LOVE IT !!! :)))))))))))
Cheers man!
You cut splines on a shaft with a grinder...wow! Great job!
Cheers! Angle grinders are so universal.
Очень круто! Смотрел не отрываясь. Ещё плазмареза не хватает до кучи.
Wow , Love your " can do " attitude ! Are you sure you`re not originally from NZ ? Ha , what a genius mind , cheers Donn and keep us enthralled . This is what all young guys should aspire to , to be able to make something out of bits and pieces . With basic Engineering , welding and a mechanical mindset , you can just about build anything . Cheers.
Nice job..keep them coming👍👍👍
Cheers man! Will do!
Randomly in my recomendations. UA-cam knows what is good for me. Really.
Really sweet would be PTO driven for a compact tractor. Great build. Love watching a project like this. Awesome editing, too. Keeps it moving along. Top marks!!
It's just a matter of removing the engine and making connections for the three point hitch behind a tractor. ;) Thanks for watching!
I'd like to see that project! PTO pull behind mower with an engine mounted and pulled by ATV, zero turn, golf cart....whatever.
This vid reminds me of "primitive technology" videos. You should rename this channel to Modern tech lol
I like the no music, no commentary, and excellent camera work. Great job.
Very nice fabricating. Keep up the good work.
Awesome project. You did an amazing job, great skills my friend. Keep up the top-notch fabrication!
Great work, however the brilliance of your first design was that the mower was wheel driven. While it lacked the safety deck you put on this one, it could have been towed by ANYTHING. An ATV, your pickup truck, a horse - and it would have worked as long as you could drag it with something. This one now takes twice the fuel (ATV motor and mower motor) and really only works pushed by an ATV since you can't access the controls if you were to drag it behind by something else. Still cool design - but I'd pay money to get something really functional that was just a tow behind that didn't need hydraulics or a drive connection like most brush hogs and was large scale for a wide cut to do field work. Lots of folks don't own the mid to large farm tractor needed for a brush hog and have to hire it out - but if you had something any ATV or even a pickup truck could tow behind - and it didn't need an engine, fuel, or even much maintenance - you've got a product that has a unique place in the market. Anyone who has ever seen the massive golf course tow behinds that are made from multiple barrel blade pull mowers knows how well those work without a motor.
Dude you're a thinker man🏆
Envious. Of course, it does help to have machine shop equipment and a welder -- and knowing how to use all of that. Good job.
Thanks! I guess building stuff from steel and not having a welder makes things more complicated but not impossible though. ;)
Million viewers a Year!Well worth watching!
OK....just one thing left to say.....that man knows his shit...hats off......
Okay for grass but a slight mod might be needed to make it a field and brush cutter??
Fantastic engineering project! Very skilled and experienced engineer, congrats 👌👍
Cheers mate!
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Very nice work! One guy I know says...."If women don't find you handsome....let them find you handy!" I say you probably do both! :-)
Hahaa! I've seen a show where an old man says that a lot. :D
Donn DIY red green
Handyman corner ! Red green...
Wow... Nice Work! Great Video!
You are a genius. Would love to come and help you build things. That would teach me SOOOOOOO MUCH!
Cheers man. You would not learn book knowledge then since I'm not educated in this field. I'm the trial&error kind of guy. :D
Wow!!! You are definitely a master engineer. I enjoyed watching this build so much, thank you.
dude !~! you are a mad scientist, great work. been building stuff all my life and never seen anything like this.wow !!
Thank you so much for the tip at 6:51!!! Now I dont have to go through the trouble of making a keyway in the hub.
No worries. I'm glad to help out. Thanks for watching!
I watched the 90 degree axle build and then this you blew my mind great work
Cheers man!
Wow you now how to use a welding machine and what a land mower you built! ;)
How did you solve the problem of getting oil to the differential since gravity isnt holding it there? I am thinking of turning a solid rear axle with its pinion pointing up with a sprocket attached to the pinion and turn it with a vertical engine (with a torque converter style go kart transmission) but I’m not sure how to make sure the pinion bearings are getting oil.
You are an unbelievable craftsman.
That is very nice work. I wish I was as handy with my own everlast mig welder and make stuff like that.
You can always start welding random stuff together. Things start forming! 💪
have you thought about adding flags to the front so you can tell where your cutting deck is when you sit down?
I was standing up and checking out that everything was holding up. I can see the mower deck from the seat of the ATV so that's not a problem. ;)
whats that hood you use under your welding mask?? or know what i can use as one? i been looking for something for when i'm welding under my car not to get embers or dust on or in my ear/neck
Great build, I could tell you are young guy, lifting that 10hp Honda engine to the lathe chuck to see if the engine shaft fits the bore of the pulley, I used to do things like that back in the day but not no more!
It was a one time deal. I injured my back when I was younger while snowboarding, so I too have to be more careful and if possible work smart not hard. ;) Thanks for watching!
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Now that's just COOL!!!! Great job!!!
Thanks man!
WoW, very nicely done, oh yeah,,why not use mower blades?
Love the workmanship.
отлично!! завидую технической оснащенности. !!
Unbelievable. Such Engineering - Much Wow
Cheers man, I really appreciate it.
Now we know why you're previous video got so many views. My brain is in awe of you're use of what most people throw out.
And just yesterday I mowed 2,6 ha / 6,42 acres of land with this mower using my 2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon to push it. :D
Very impressive project; you are very talented and resourceful. This video persuaded me to subscribe.
Thank you!
Very nice and clean work!
Thanks!
What did you do to solve the belt overheating problem? I imagine with a smoking belt you would only get one or two mowings then have to replace the belt.
I turned the angle reduction box over, which reversed the gearing. No belt slipping problems anymore.