[DNF][2020 Build-Off Entry] Mini Back yard basher build

Well I finally got a tractor to enter into the build off it’s a toro 8-25 with what I think is a 10.5 hp Briggs single on it and a rectangle tubed frame. My plans for this build are to lower it, change the gearing to hopefully get 50mph out of it, and completely redo it from the frame up as a front engined tractor. For bodywork I’m gonna find a hood to chop and channel to fit onto the smaller frame and I’ll either use the front fenders off this or make my own rear fenders. For the rear end im gonna attempt to setup a limited slip with a strong spring and the current differential but if that doesn’t work I’m just gonna use the current setup with a different sprocket. For the steering I may use the murray front axle but I’m gonna keep it so it’s direct steer with a hand throttle. Anyways hopefully i finish it and the tear down should start tomorrow


Approved MightyRaze Mar 4, 2020

Welcome to the build-off 2020!

Should be a neat build, good luck!!

50 mph ? you're either really brave,stupid or you have a death wish. Either way Good luck ! you must have a big back yard to get it to 50 though ! lol.

It’ll be on the roads by me if I try to reach that, it’s been done before so I’m hoping to do it even if it’s a bit sketchy but most likely it won’t happen

balls of steel...............

not that i wouldn't go 50mph on that thing its just i wouldn't trust the steering on it.....

Don’t worry the steerings one of the things I plan on redoing but the current steering is actually pretty tight on it right now and direct

Need at least 5 hp. And a 4 to 1 ratio between engine and wheel, to do 50 mph, LOL

Well I got 10.5 so hopefully it’ll work out

Well just a little update to say that nothing really has been done to this since I only have limited work room and I had to move it out of the way to bring the transaxle for the craftsman in and work on that but I’m hoping this week I’ll have that fixed and out of my way and this can come back in for the teardown

its chain drive right?

it has a peerless 700 which is belt driven but then it goes to a stand alone go kart rear axle

loggers gogert wrote:

its chain drive right?

yeethaw wrote:

it has a peerless 700 which is belt driven but then it goes to a stand alone go kart rear axle

Yeah so what he's saying LG is that it has a gearbox (probably under the seat) that is belt driven by the engine, and the gearbox has a sprocket on the output shaft which has a chain that goes to a live axle.

yea....thats the same way mine is

dude....this is annoying....it keeps posting MY posts more than once.......    

Are you using the back button? Sometimes that will cause a repost. Also, you may see a trashcan icon in the top right of your posts. You should be able to delete your own post.

Would it be okay if I changed the build plans some, I was thinking of getting an mtd for the frame and body and using that instead of the one now, would this change be allowed ?

Be best to start a new thread, we can close this one.

Alright so I stripped it down to the frame and got the tranny and engine off and I’ve decided that I’m gonna look for a mtd to build instead of redoing this. The tranny and engine are gonna go towards whichever tractor I get next to build into a racer. And the frame and rest of the parts will go toward a go kart.Also i plan on entering into the buildoff again once I get a better platform to build off of. Anyways I was wondering if you could close this build thread for me

Yes, I will Lock and Archive it later. Need to make a 2020 archive forum.