Can Lawn Tractor be a Hydraulic Loader ?

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Published 2024-03-04
For the project I used a John Deere LX188 lawn tractor, the tractor has a hydrostatic transmission and a two-cylinder Kawasaki 17hp engine.
This type of tractor is not designed for this type of work and loads, so I had to strengthen the entire frame and increase the wheel track.
To perform the power hydraulics, I used a bearing-mounted hydraulic pump with a capacity of 9L/min. The pump is turned on using an electromagnetic clutch that the lawn mower was already equipped with.
The whole project works great, the tractor is not lacking in power and working with such a loader is a lot of pleasure

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All Comments (21)
  • @jayhinds3937
    I love this content style. No unnecessary talking, no annoying music. Just the sounds of the work. This is a great project you should be very proud of this result! Thank you for sharing.
  • @TsunauticusIV
    Thank you for not turning this into a 73 part series that takes 17 months to watch. This was awesome.
  • @tedbastwock3810
    This broken world needs more men like this, in every country on every continent.
  • @rruusskk
    Fill the rear tires with fluid, like the big tractors do, and add weight to the wheels. That way it doesn’t add weight to the drivetrain on the rear and it’s a lot easier on the tractor. Quality of that loader that you built exceeds any expectation. Wonderful job.
  • @jeffwood8109
    You know what adds weight in the back? Backhoe attachment...😜 Nicely done.
  • @tanel.vakker
    Thank you for not including any annoying music! Enjoyed watching with just workshop noise
  • @Rusty_stuff
    I have to say, I was skeptical in the beginning. You really pulled this off well, and I learned a lot about fabrication just by watching this. Thanks for sharing
  • @andyb7754
    Fantastic project. It came out GREAT!! You have skills. Now you'll have to turn it into a 4 wheel drive! Thank you for the video.
  • @tomoaktree4951
    Very nice build! I like all the little details that you added. As you indicated rear ballast is needed. I believe you might need at least 200+ kilos on the back. Also, watching the loader function, a higher flow pump would really increase the functionality and speed. Looking forward to see it all painted up!
  • @oakandtheindians
    Nice to see someone who is very precise with their work. Great video!
  • @lithiumike
    I'm looking to build one this year, this looks great!
  • @bobw222
    Nice to see you doing it here and on a suitable scale. I did a simpler version about 15 years ago on a John Deere 140 H3. Wish I still had it. Best buy of my life. 14 Horse Kohler engine, hydrostatic tranny, and triple hydraulics so you had hydraulics for a 3 point hitch and two on the front for a snow/dirt plow, snowblower, or a bucket like here. Too bad JD doesn't make something similar today that is reasonably priced.
  • @accordio321
    Glad it’s flat there! When you have a lot of weight on such a small tractor it wants to lift the rear wheels. On a 2 wheel drive tractor you have no breaks if your back wheels loose traction. I always run mine in 4wd when I’m doing loader work. You have some good fabrication skills!
  • @cooders71
    WOW!!!! As a fellow......tinkerer(lol) I find this absolutely enjoyable to watch. The thought that went into this, well, all I can say is that I have a spare riding mower and I wasn't sure what I was gonna do with it...... until now.
  • @avrel820
    Amazing Job making that .. Reminds me of the John Deere 955 Honestly it could probably be done on any machine that has enough Hp to run it.. Still so awesome seeing it running
  • @Brian450able
    I have some big tractors with loaders. I definitely could find a thousand uses for that machine. Sir I am impressed!
  • @tonysargent1699
    Absolutely superb job sir. Most informative and enjoyable! Thankyou for sharing.