I thought I'd share with the group and those who are possibly considering the Johnny Bucket JR, what I've been working on and how well this bucket still works after 4 years +, in my opinion, it's well worth the money. If you are thinking of the JBJR for your Husqvarna, Craftsman, Jonsered model with the pan chassis, please take note as to how to reinforce the chassis for front end attachments and their reliable use. I have a post here on the subject that you can get ideas from, and with lots of pictures, plus if you are doing this project, feel free to message me with questions, glad to help someone get their tractor to the next level of work. It's been worth it, I have 450 hrs on my Garden Tractor as of today, and 387 hrs on the modified chassis. This build was done at 63 hrs.
This is the 200 hr build update,
I'm finishing my horse fence (Bekert), the last 32 feet to the house. 32 feet and 5 foot elevation drop, I'll be terracing the side yard with short concrete retaining walls and make the cuts with the JBJR. The pictures are the first days start to this project. There will be 3 "H" brace sections and on top, 1, 4 foot "H" brace with Black 4 foot man gate.
The blue level is 8 feet long and has been invaluable in all sorts of projects, and here it shows level.
There is still a place for the Garden Tractor if you have a few acres, very helpful tool around the property.
GT
The Build to "Beware of Husqvarna Garden Tractors!"
Turning a GT48DXLS into an actual Light Duty Garden Tractor. I want to show the process as it unfolds as best I can, mistakes and all, to hopefully inspire someone in my position (with a buckled frame) that finds himself on the fence, questioning, if you can do this, or to just pay the $500 to...
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This is the 200 hr build update,
Husqvarna GT/TS Chassis Rebuild Update- 200Hrs After.
Yesterday, 15MAY2020, I passed the 200 hr mark since I reinforced a new TS chassis. (some of you who have been around this forum awhile have already seen my posts about my original chassis that broke after only 63 hrs of use back in June 2018, here's a link to the original story)...
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I'm finishing my horse fence (Bekert), the last 32 feet to the house. 32 feet and 5 foot elevation drop, I'll be terracing the side yard with short concrete retaining walls and make the cuts with the JBJR. The pictures are the first days start to this project. There will be 3 "H" brace sections and on top, 1, 4 foot "H" brace with Black 4 foot man gate.
The blue level is 8 feet long and has been invaluable in all sorts of projects, and here it shows level.
There is still a place for the Garden Tractor if you have a few acres, very helpful tool around the property.
GT
