John Deere Projects

Here are some pictures of my John Deere project. This time it is not another tractor, but a wood splitter using a John Deere LU power unit. It is basically like the LA. Some of the features I used are as follows.

1. Two cylinder LU motor / crank start with magneto.
2. 16″ tires from my pickup.
3. Hydraulic pump off of a street sweeper.
4. Hydraulic ram off a Caterpillar dozer.
5. Old vehicle axle and hubs.
6. Large steel beam from scrap yard.
7. Time, lots and lots of time cutting, fitting, welding, grinding, and painting.

I am happy to say that it will rip or tear any type of wood. It is always in demand from one of my friends or relatives. I love to listen to the Poppon’ Johnny run.

Alan Smith