Garden Tractor Rear Grader Blade Quick Build

[@RustyZipper]

Nice job! You deserve a raise !

[@Isavetractors]

Agreed! ;)

[@Dcelrod]

@@Isavetractors Where you located? What state and area?

[@JMGeranimo]

I need a list of old good lawn tractors to look for. The half track videos is great thank you.

[@mikestarcher]

I have one of those, think it says sears and Roebuck. It's for sleeve hitch, it's awesome.

[@glbell4024]

Norm, Thank you for posting so many great videos. I can't wait to get my Economy King tractors going. Thank You again for the videos and the inspiration to do more with these old tractors.

[@barryhunt5357]

For Something laying in the bone yard and a little work I say it made a great addition to the equipment collection , looks great !!!!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Thanks for sharing Norman! That is a clever idea to have such a small blade hooked on hitch block. Very versatile tool!

[@delantathompson3923]

Joe Lesage I

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Yea Norman, nothing like having a "handy-dandy- gravey-grade-a-lating" grader blade fer the "Track-Ters". Such Great Fabricating Skills & cinematography. You are such an inspiration to "just get-erdone"- all far practical "app-ic-kations". Super Kool buddy. I know your "selection" is well diversified, l' m just a big "fan" of the "Wheelhorse-power " lineup-- ( gots me 6 of the masterpiece 's). Thank you for the great Vidio Sir and happy safe fabricating & Tractoring.

[@wilkersonsmowershop8379]

Like that Ingersoll. Maybe a spike on top of the tube or a couple on each side to hang some weights. My blade digs better with a little weight.

[@strr60sevenunsolicited61]

Thats a handy sized tractor you got there! Sometimes I think a small 4x4 tractor is more use full than a large atv.

[@jarrhead3538]

strr60seven unsolicited I can tell you from experience that a tiny 4x4 tractor is MUCH handier than an ATV. I own a Satoh Beaver, a little 15 horsepower twin cylinder diesel powered machine not much bigger than a riding mower. But it tugs very hard, and does things you wouldn’t expect it to do, like be able to use a 5 foot backblade for moving manure around in the garden. It will also outpull all the ATV’s we have, it can easily pull a 20 cubic foot trailer topped off to almost overflowing with wet oak and cherry to feed the fire in Winter. My only qualm is that it’s slower than an ATV, its max speed is about 9mph.

[@tomkearns6830]

Norm, before you plant grass, be sure to level out the soil and remove those big rocks & sticks. Try using a chain link fence section on a metal pipe. works well until the rocks and especially sticks need to be pulled out of the chain harrow. Don't made the harrow too wide , just a little later than your tractor wheels.

[@guyina4x499]

Another great episode of Norman's "fun with tractors"

[@kuuppafin6011]

You might want to increase the angle on that backblade so it grips into the harder dirt too. Though it would make it harder for the light tractor but also better with snow.

[@marclussier2275]

Norman, Nice fabrication job there. Keep up the great work.

[@brianphilbrook5262]

Top notch job👍. Sounded like you had a little supervisor off camera lol

[@Isavetractors]

Yep, she's the boss!

[@dominique4822]

Salut Norman, encore une chouette vidéo. Elle m'a donné l'idée de réaliser ce système sur mon MF 1200Garden, qu'elle dommage que je n'ai pas de relevage hydraulique, je vais adapter un petit treuil mécanique qui me permettra d'utiliser quelques outils. Continue tes vidéos sont un vrai plaisir à regarder. 😉

[@mjlmbl]

I can only hope my 446 case turns out this good

[@mrfrog3350]

Very cool Norman. Looks like it works as well as a box blade. Gotta be nice having a cat 0 three point ;-)

[@Isavetractors]

Sure is! I have 4 tractors with Cat 0 hitches. Just as handy as a front end loader.

[@bryanmeza9974]

Cool little tractor

[@zacharyulrich1]

Another Great Video Norman!

[@Bassalicious]

Brian Brushwood sent me. I've never owned a Tractor, nor have I land to grade, but this seems fun. :D

[@Isavetractors]

It sure is fun! Take a look around the channel for more fun stuff! Thanks for check it out! I love Brian!

[@1armedguy4]

Hi Norman ! I believe it would be more efficient if the length was cut in half, believe it or not but there is quite the flex in the square tubing at that length . Great video . Have a great summer !

[@redneckawesomeness3825]

1armedguy It depends on what he wants to do to consider efficient. If grading (leveling) then it's better to have it longer and with some play but should have casters behind the blade. If moving dirt then yes would be better shorter and more rigid

[@dandahermitseals5582]

That boom stock looks like a 2x4 rec tube Really nice GT. Never saw that modle before!!?? Like that size rear wheels. Does it have hydraulic kines front n rear?? Wgere's the spool. Can tell it's a hyfristatuc drive . REALLY sweet. Sub Dandahermit

[@alanm3438]

I really like the long arm.

[@stevelecain886]

love the videos and the channel, you can always tell a working man by the cuts, burns and bruises, I see the thumbnail I can relate..lol keep up the great work.

[@MIDiver67]

I'm curious about your 3-point hitch. I have a Ariens S-12H and I've been looking for a hitch like that.

[@2naturesownplace]

Do you still have the yard/rock rake??it would have done awesome with that loose dirt

[@Isavetractors]

I do still have it! In hindsight, I guess I could have used that! maybe sub-consciously I wanted an excuse to drag this rear blade out of the junk yard though...hmm

[@jaimesargent8425]

Not too long at all, I think you gave yourself clearance for the dirt pile itself. Could also make it adjustable if you had the time. I wish I had half your talent!

[@carlhelmick8104]

Hey just an idea , have you thought about finding an old cub Cadet and put tracks on it and a dozer blade in front , and a scarifier plow in the back. Just an idea , thought it would make a good project. 🤔😳😀👍

[@PhatboyHD88]

Hey Norman , any idea where i can get a new headlight lens for a john deere 317? I need one they are different than the 318,322,332 ones ,, i can get them on ebay,, one of the screw sockets on mine has cracked,, please let me know ,,thank you

[@Isavetractors]

Ebay is where I'd try to find it. Or Google Joe's outdoor power

[@paulg444]

Friends, if your eyes lite up when that camera panned his junk yard.. then you are in the right place !

[@theproudONE92]

Hey I have a Sears ST16 and I would.like to get big tall tractor wheels for it like those. Do you think thats a bad idea and if not where could I find them?

[@danger1080]

Where did you get your tires from? I want those exact tires. I have the Ingersoll 4020.

[@Isavetractors]

Miller tire

[@danger1080]

@@Isavetractors Thanks

[@timfreeman476]

Norman nice job if you turn the blade around and push backward you will push more

[@Isavetractors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jakeminogue]

you need one of my trailing grader buckets, would have been perfect for these jobs, videos of one in action are on my channel if you want to have a look

[@Isavetractors]

I'll check it out!

[@clarissemoustache838]

Great stuff, so simple but effective. Question for you, as I am also building something similar and thought to ask you first. As the arms are only lifting up and the weight of the implement needs to be heavy enough to dig the implement into the ground. How much weight would you recommend on the end of the tool if it is that far away from the tractor. I take it that distance away from the tractor also pays a role. I am trying to rough up some old drive why to smooth it out. Whats your guess? Thanks for the video.

[@Isavetractors]

I would say as heavy as your lift will allow.

[@clarissemoustache838]

@@Isavetractors Ha yes, sometimes it is just that simple. Cheers.

[@crankysports]

You’ve had that sears rear grader sitting in your scrap pile? Sears guys (like myself) would pay decent money for that. I have two of those and they’re indispensable

[@Isavetractors]

It's back in the pile now if you want it!

[@crankysports]

isavetractors I’d love it! Where in Maine are you? I’m in Massachusetts..

[@buckshotautos8690]

Love the videos keep it up

[@Isavetractors]

You keep watching, and I'll keep filming! Thanks for your comment.

[@buckshotautos8690]

isavetractors yes sir thanks for the reply

[@roberthogsett97]

As usual, nice job, and a useful idea. Any reason you made it so far away from the tractor?

[@Isavetractors]

That was just the length of steel I had lying around

[@PC-uz1pv]

Hey I am new to your channel. Great videos so far. I am super interested in buying a 68 ford 120 I have come across. I am concerned about finding parts and stuff for it. It has like 6 working attachments and it runs and drives. I've just read a little on some forums that parts can be hard to find. In your opinion do you think that?

[@Isavetractors]

Our company, isavetractors.com, has all the engine parts you would need. We also have all the bearings you need. That's pretty much all the parts you will ever need. Check out our Ford 120 playlist as I have restored the exact tractor you're considering. Welcome to the channel!

[@nickstosz6730]

I dont know why but I could sit and watch people move and grade dirt all day.

[@Isavetractors]

I could too!

[@mydick7429]

Dude. Do you think you made it long enough?

[@benfranklinification]

Good video

[@guyward5137]

That works great

[@karlshook6629]

Burn up a lot of drills and bits?

[@ya472]

If you want to drill hard steel, sharpen up a concrete carbide bit.

[@joanneerbe3229]

What kind of tractor mower did you have that had the lift on it

[@Isavetractors]

Almost all of the tractor I use have 3 point hitches on them.

[@iowapumpingandfarming387]

You should get that international cub cadet tiller going

[@tractors4us]

Do you miss living in fremont ca? I still here lol

[@Isavetractors]

There are parts of it I miss! Like Jamba Juice, taquerias and all sunny days!

[@DIYdiacsnFarmstead]

Wouldnt this have been an easy Job for one of your Tractos with a Front End Loader?

[@Isavetractors]

Yea probably! But then the blade would still be in my junk yard 🤣

[@ChickenParm152]

when you see the drill bit smoking it means its time for some oil!!

[@jimcooney9019]

thanks for sharing the video

[@rogeroconnor5182]

seems a bit long,it could use some weight to take up the play from the mount. down and dirty sometimes works the best

[@Isavetractors]

Yea, it was long because I didn't feel like cutting it! ;) I will refine it if I find myself using it more. Thanks for your comment!

[@rogeroconnor5182]

isavetractors I'm sure you will get it done right

[@crankysports]

Looks like it works fine the way you built it, but you lose the ability to adjust the fire and aft tilt on it because it’s so far back from the tractor. Sears has these on a 3 point hitch, and they’re very adjustable. I love mine

[@Isavetractors]

Agreed. It was a one off build for one task. Now that's the task is done, this blade is back in the project pile.

[@redwolf230]

You wouldnt happen to have any yazoo parts would you?

[@Isavetractors]

Sorry, not at this time.

[@tfalconetty3205]

I see you have a gilson/ward mower deck laying in the weeds. I would be happy to make an offer on it if your interested. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

[@Isavetractors]

Hmm I think that's a Ford LGT deck

[@indianatone218]

Just maybe needed a bit more weight on it to dig in ? Nice job tho norm 👌

[@justuandmebb]

Peck drilling, make chip, raise the drill and repeat until you have a hole. Otherwise you can break off a corner of your drill bit

[@redneckawesomeness3825]

Should mount casters (pivoting tires) a foot or so behind the blade then it would do a better job at grading (leveling).

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

I have a 112 John Deere garden tractor made in 1967

[@retireddriver16]

Nice 👍

[@bsmithshoes9120]

I need a small tractor like that for a decent price but can’t find any in my area :(

[@daveroberts9921]

Some gauge wheels on that would be handy.

[@kip9871]

Norm do you sell cat 0 hitch

[@Isavetractors]

We do not yet

[@Bassalicious]

The grader might be more effective if the angle of the blade was angled even more to scoop the dirt more than kinda scrape it. Might be wrong though..

[@codywalters8234]

Whats a porsarina

[@thankfultexas6036]

How much for the tractor and blade

[@MrVailtown]

Plz call it a Bone yard, I seen many salvageable parts/ideas waiting to happen

[@negativefishermen9286]

I think you need a stronger drill press!

[@Luisjai695]

What's the name of your tractor ?

[@Isavetractors]

Ingersoll 4118

[@cubcadetmadness4673]

Looks like it's a bit long I would shorten it

[@homesteadspirit9209]

that looks good!! but...id say its way way way to long of a neck....but thats me lol

[@homesteadspirit9209]

also you need a loader on that rig lol

[@dallascoppernoll8543]

You should have make that hitch you built a little bit shorter

[@fordfrantic547]

You should buy a Sears garden tractor

[@twobaybugs5882]

Good , I would cut It shorter

[@nathanhowton1104]

Put a weight on the blade and it will work a lot better

[@dallascoppernoll8543]

You need to make the tubing shorter its to long

[@Mr-Floof]

Hi

[@Isavetractors]

Howdy

[@devinreed9436]

You should of put weight on the back of it

[@BeingMe23]

Wrong type of drill bit. Each time it heats up it gets dull...

[@Isavetractors]

The drill bits used in this video are: 5/8" HSS 135 deg, and 1/2" cobalt 135 deg.........

[@HarryHov]

A little long

[@fredericdescamps1393]

appelons un chat un chat , vous n'avez rien construis , vous avez juste adapter un outil existant . au passage , apprenez donc a serrer correctement un mandrin !!!!

[@gordbaker896]

4 minutes of drilling holes!!! 2x2" HSS is 3' longer than required.

[@thundervalley9766]

Come on bro. 20 minutes of drilling a hole. Get it together