Added Grill Protection

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Nothing fancy. Made a cardboard template to cut out a piece of expanded metal for added grill protection. I found the red edging on Amazon and it blends well with Kubota orange. I left it short enough o be able to open the grill guard back so the hood can still be opened. I am probably going to make a smaller piece to cover the bottom section.

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I like it. Great job. Are you going to attach it is a different way than zip ties?

You have added no weight, you are no blocking air flow or lights, simple quick, love it.
 
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I'm still thinking on the mounting.

A better more permanent mount would be some cross bars that would support id and bolt it in place but I will probably just replace the zip ties with stainless straps since I have some. It's not hindering opening of the hood so I won't have any need to remove it. I might even just use the heavier 100 lb plastic straps.

It is cut a little oversize so if anything hits it it should still add some protection before collapsing.

Like I said, still thinking. ;)
 
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Nice job!



I made a couple of these to clamp mine on with.

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Pretty simple, yet very sturdy.

I did not like the idea of drilling into my new (at the time) tractor.

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Used an old “inner tube” between them to prevent “chaffing”.
 
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Finished up the lower part today and secured it a little better. I had some stainless bolts and fender washers. I just bent the edge of the fender washers over to grab the edge and tightened the bolts down.

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Old Machinist

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WI_Hedgehog said:
How's the grip? They look a bit rounded like AG tires, how are they on the lawn? Do you run them a little low or max PSI?
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I am running them around 10-12 psi. They ride rough. My rears are filled. If I had bought the tractor new I would have ordered it with turfs.
 
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Old Machinist said:
Finished up the lower part today and secured it a little better. I had some stainless bolts and fender washers. I just bent the edge of the fender washers over to grab the edge and tightened the bolts down.

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Excellent idea my good man!

That is a very elegant solution.

I have said it before, but I'll say it again.

This site is loaded with very talented people and good ideas!!!!!! 🍻
 
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