Leaf box?????

willshome · #1 10-11-2012, 08:45 AM

looking to make a leaf box for my dump truck. Thinking 4 foot high plywood sides bring total truck to 9' tall. Any help would be great (photos). I get my 16hp loader back this weekend and then we play!!!
thanks will

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Steve · #2 10-11-2012, 10:52 AM

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I know we had a bunch of discussions on this in the past with pictures but I can't find it LOL

Here are some pictures. I'd love to see what you are designing. Keep us updated.

Attached Images

	truckbox.jpg (60.1 KB, 51 views)
	TruckLoader.jpg (23.3 KB, 42 views)
	LeafBoxOnTruck.jpg (30.0 KB, 31 views)
	leaf box.jpg (59.5 KB, 42 views)

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Liberty Landscaping LLC · #3 10-12-2012, 06:55 AM

Just make sure there is enough air. A lot of people use a mesh top with the rest wood. It helps break it down and fill up better

Steve · #4 10-12-2012, 11:04 AM

Are you going to draw out any designs before you start fabricating it? I'd love to see what you are doing. Keep us posted.

willshome · #5 10-12-2012, 11:19 AM

I am picking up my loader in a few mins. I will take photos as I make the box. FUN FUN

Steve · #6 10-15-2012, 11:02 AM

What kind of loader did you decide to go with?

willshome · #7 10-15-2012, 06:14 PM

I got a not running 16hp billy goat loader this spring off ebay the shop just got done rebuilding it (runs great)
spent today working on the box
Ran out of light will take more photo soon

Steve · #8 10-16-2012, 04:22 PM

Oh fascinating! What did you have to do to get it to start working again?

willshome · #9 10-16-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Oh fascinating! What did you have to do to get it to start working again?

one of the push rod was bad (replaced all)
one head gasket
spark plugs
fuel filter
cleaned gas tank
fixed safety switch (no spark)
replaced the carb
all said and done I am into it for $800 about $200 more than I would like

willshome · #10 10-22-2012, 05:53 PM

Ok, so to mount my loader I added a shelf to my trailer and a crane to get it up there.

And I bought a broken lawn tractor for its easy empty grass catch. Modified it to "fit" my Z-turn today.
Man not needing to get off to empty the bagger is great will help with fall cleanups

Leaf box?????

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