Building a 3-link fully custom off-road rock crawling mud mower

Well I finally have the time and space to build this awesome 1980’s ford LT12 mower!
We have had this mower for a couple years and sadly just never had the time or the parts to make this a full time rig, as all of the 3/4 transaxle we put in could not handle the abuse, nor could the steering or brakes! It was all trash…. But the body 😍😍 is gold! We all love the look!
We decided to go the route of a peerless 820
16hp Briggs opposed twin, 25” rear tires,19” front, and hydro hand brakes!
Now I had filmed this part of the series before I decided to make this thing into the coolest mower yet! By building a fully custom WISHBONE 3-link front suspension with of course custom steering and of some much more fab work!
This is going to be one crazy build LIKE NO OTHER! So stay tune as this build as already started and is progressing quickly!
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Thanks again everyone
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[@littlebear2478]

I just got a craftsman 2 gt 6000 with a Kohler m18 and it is so fun to play with. That ford LT12 is gonna be an awesome build!

[@pricetag30]

Great video!I sure do love my 1 1/8” axles on my Horse:)

[@wilkersonsmowershop8379]

Right on brother. Gotta see this.

[@travispuariea4798]

I need tires that that can go through snowwithout out weights and chains. Then again maybe I should use something other than sears turf savers. Great build! Love your channel and you inspired me to mod out my mower even more!

[@ianbuilds7712]

Some good tight fitting chains on turf savers with a locked rear end can really do some serious work. no need for wheel weights unless you're plowing and or... I make rope "chains" for my turf tires they're much less scary going fast and they tell you when they're gonna break. the rings that hold the ropes on are secured to the rim on the outside almost looks like a bead lock and they hook to a hub on the axle.. It's not my idea I've seen stuff like that done by other ppl I may make a video of the setup some day idk it seems like it should be done more but idk

[@travispuariea4798]

Gonna have to try the rope chain Idea out. 2x4 atvs don't get much traction on ice without studs. And yes I was gonna put a plow on but the mount to fit my frame was to high :(

[@motolife1496]

Do you have any 4x4 mowers

[@chazdeal2605]

i have a question, how much horsepower do you think a peerless 820 would handle before failing ? Thanks in advance.

[@travispuariea4798]

You should consider joining the off-road mud mower group on Facebook. They can definitely tell