Looks like I'm not the only roller nut...

[Dutch]

[img]/club2/attach/dutch/roller.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/dutch/ebay-roller.jpg[/img] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29520&item=4363531564

[BLT]

Dutch I have a cousin who built his out of a 36" X 72" concrete culvert pipe and and some bits and pieces of used farm machinery (Chopper parts). Too big to pull and turn with 718, but it does flatten things out. [img]/club2/attach/blt/Roller2.jpg[/img]

[john-holcomb]

Dutch, I have a 30 gallon drun filled with concrete and I am thinking of mounting a 3HP briggs on it and belt driving a section of crank shaft cut out of a long stroke Oliver six cylinder. mount it on two of the main journals with just one throw between to make a vibratory roller. What do you think I could use for bearings on the drum axle? I know on the big ones they use a special bearing because of the pounding, I don't think regular ball bearings will hold up. i am thinking of making my own with 930 aluma bronze bushings but I'm sure over time they will pound out. Any thoughts or suggestions Dutch or anyone.

[MN_FISH]

Couldn't resist:o) posting this 40' roller for soybean fields and hay ground:D If it is still outside you can hear the clanging of hitting rocks for miles. Usualy travel about 9 MPH. You do have to watch for bigger rocks being the 1/4" steel will dentB) If it starts to rain you have to quit rolling ASAP or it will stick to the roller and it is a real job scrapeing the mud off. Can't remember what it weighs empty but it can be filled with water. Sure makes it nice for harvesting the soybeans and for cutting hay.^ 3 sections so it folds up for transport. [IMG]http://img97.exs.cx/img97/7538/40ftroller6wf.jpg[/IMG]

[Dutch]

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Originally posted by john-holcomb
Dutch, I have a 30 gallon drun filled with concrete and I am thinking of mounting a 3HP briggs on it and belt driving a section of crank shaft cut out of a long stroke Oliver six cylinder. mount it on two of the main journals with just one throw between to make a vibratory roller. What do you think I could use for bearings on the drum axle? I know on the big ones they use a special bearing because of the pounding, I don't think regular ball bearings will hold up. i am thinking of making my own with 930 aluma bronze bushings but I'm sure over time they will pound out. Any thoughts or suggestions Dutch or anyone.

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I'd probably get a parts breakdown for a comparable size Vibro, Bomag, or I-R and see what they use.

[JB3212v]

What kind of tractor is that on the big roller MN_fish. I don't recognize it looks kinda homegrown.

[ridgerunner]

Dutch, I got a 67 Ford F-100 short box tubbed,narrowed and four linked took the rear tires off and bolted them on this little tractor (I know, I know its a Bradley)but they have the same bolt pattern. I take it to the South Haven tractor show, let my nephew run it around there he likes the attention it gets. But any way if i filled up the tires (22 1/2 wide 33" tall) with water it would make a nice little self-propelled lawn roller. what do ya think? I probably have too much time on my hands, winters way to long.

[Jovee]

I found this ancient roller on ebay. As tempting as it is since I like old units that stand out, it falls under the 'too far away' category again. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50373&item=4365004904&rd=1

[wantedinct]

Ridgerunner, Now thats just to cool !! I like it!

[ZippoVarga]

I have been toying with the Idea of doing something radical but non invasive to my walker for frequent bike rallys that I attend through the spring and summer months. Those tires and stacks are cool!!

[JoeJ]

Dutch, I guess you feel it helps?? My uncle rolled his for years and stopped, I think because he felt it didn't help. But my lawn really needs help, bigtime. Is yours homemade? Joe

[AGCO918]

Tractor looks like a Chamberlain .

[Dutch]

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Originally posted by JoeJ
Dutch, I guess you feel it helps?? My uncle rolled his for years and stopped, I think because he felt it didn't help. But my lawn really needs help, bigtime. Is yours homemade?

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Joe, I made it about 3 years ago when I was doing a RAP job. It is made from a propane tank and Dodge Omni rear axle stubs. Here's the post when I made it > http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=6489