4 wheel drive Simplicity 738

[williamjordan 0]

Hello everyone, This is one of my latest ideas. I bought the tractor a few months ago from a fellow club member. In the deal, I also got an extra backend. My dad came up with the idea of making it a 4 wheel drive. I thought it would be neet to do something a little bit different. I had some flat bar that I bought lying around so I did some measuring and such. It went together pretty easy. I am going to get some sheet metal to make up the fenders. I want to make it look some what like a transport truck. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated.:) There are more pictures at the link. Thanks, William Jordan[A href='http://allischalmers.clanpages.com'][img src='http://allischalmers.clanpages.com/frontangle738.JPG'][/a]

[Kent 436]

Here's the 6 x4 Gator...[A href='http://products.deere.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prnbr=1933W&prmenbr=8416&PrevCatRef=46202&PrevCatcgnbr=GATORGC&path=GC&pcat=109844'][img src='http://products.deere.com/Deere/Images/TrailGator6x4_025845_p.jpg'][/a]

[Kent 436]

That's cool! I suggest you look at the Kawasaki Mule or JD Gator for ideas. While you're at it, make it a hydraulic dump bed.... Are we going to get a "Do It Yourself" story on this one?[A href='http://kawasaki.com/uv/index.html'][img src='http://www.kawasaki.com/uv/pics/popup_mule3010_red.gif'][/a]

[geezer 0]

i like that idea. now when your done and running it maybe TRACKS on it next

[Ron_B 0]

William-that looks just great.You sure did a nice job.The idea of a hydraulic dump would be a super idea.Keep up the good work.---Ron B

[John_RI 8]

Really nice job William. Do you have an intended use for it. Looks like you have a few more units back in the barn. Keep us posted with your progress. John(ri)

[williamjordan 0]

I really didn't have any thought of what to do with it when I put it together.lol I just like making things, but now that I am thinking. What about rototilling? I would have lots of traction. Now all I have to do is find a rototiller:) The barn in the back is my shop that I rent from a guy in town. Its about two garage bays in size. At last count I had 8 allis chalmers in there and a couple Kubota's and one and only one JD:P Thanks, William Jordan P.S. Any help on the rototiller would be great:)

[Roy 0]

Definitely cool!! :o) Roy

[JonetteP 0]

Hi Wiliam, do you think you could sqeeze a Briggs v-twin under that hood?

[Sandy 0]

Looks cool as a moose!! One question though. It looks like you've got a competely rigid frame there. How are you going to compensate for hills and other obstructions you happen to run over? It looks like if you get high-centered you'll also be stuck. I think I see where you've got it hooked up wth a belt to run both axles so it might be fine. Maybe if you run with hardly any air pressure in the rears it'll work. Nice set-up though. It looks like one of those Euclids for the mining operations. That, with a box full of salt and a spreader on the rear would be unbeatable for 4X4 plowing on a flat driveway. Maybe one of those contractors boxes the cement guys use to mix concrete would be about the right size to fit on there. Sandy

[MPH 12]

HI WILL Hi Will You have collected a nice bunch of tractors.Is there a Simplicity or AC dealer in Ayr Ont,close to you?? They are far and few for me out here in BC,Just picked up a 4041 with loader to play with. Also have 47 cub with grader blade.Talk to you again. Ron B

[Guest]

Gives me a few ideas on what i can do with the ole broadmoor i have.....neat tractor sure has character...mike

[powermax_paul 1]

William, I like it! I also agree with geezer, you should put tracks on it for ice fishing! Paul

[tbar1.1 0]

That is so cool! But I have a few questions. How easy is it to steer? Are you going to link the gear shift levers together andf if so how? As for the steering, I once put duels on a wheel horse and couldn't turn in the snow or on wet grass. Haven't tried front weight yet. Your concept really has merit, stay with it! Jayt

[powermax_paul 1]

Neat idea for sure. One question and that is if you put one axle in forward and the other in reverse couldn't you have your own tractor pull with just one tractor LOL. Hum I just wonder what a couple of old landlords would look like now U really got me thinking. Keep up the great work, >>->happyjack<-<<

[yeoman 0]

This is a pretty cool idea. I would like to have seen it on a 707 or 717 because I like how they look better. This would work good for blowing snow.