Recent content by Thomasus140

Just a little update for everyone. In the last couple weeks i did some wheeling and dealing. I purchased a old JD yard tractor with a 12hp horizontal; I figured it was too small of an engine so i sold it for a small profit. Bought a Kohler 28hp fuel injection engine liquid cooled, for a great...

Also bill7101, what brand lovejoy connection did you use? Seems there are alot out there. Also did you run into any hurdles? And what does everyone think about the moreflex style coupler for a skid steer?

Thanks Hotrod1830 and bill7101 for yor responses; I'm deeply contemplating the idea of a small diesel engine and have a lead on one for around 300$.. but the simplicity of the predator style, new, basically bolt on idea with minimal modifications us very enticing. Especially since its just for...

For anyone looking for my pictures they are on page 4 of the photos page labeled......... (thomasus140 300 dollar thomas skid steer).............at this link..... (.http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?&tabid=52&path=thomasus140%20300%20dollar%20thomas%20skid%20steer)

Also, I have thought of several different options. I have a 10 horse Kohler engine already that's a horizontal shaft, but I don't know if its big enough. I have a lead on a little 15 horse diesel engine...... which would be awesome. I was originally looking for a 25 horse or so. any suggestions?

well, I've tried several different ways to post up the pics of my machine and its not working. it may have something tio do with my laptop using windows 10.... anyway I uploaded several in the gallery here; http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?&tabid=52&path=thomasus140 300 dollar...