Boy, did I get lucky, XT grill?
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Topic: Boy, did I get lucky, XT grill?
Posted By: Leon B MO
Subject: Boy, did I get lucky, XT grill?
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 4:41pm
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Last week I was using our XT and front end loader to clear dead branches around the perimeter of the fields general cleanup, carry branches and sticks to the burn pile. A day or so later I went to get the tractor out of the shed and noticed the grill was not on the front of the tractor. First I almost got sick to my stomach because it's a pretty good grill, so we started backtracking and looking for it. We found it on top of the burn pile evidently when I was pushing the branches and debris up a stick popped the grill off and I didn't even see it was missing just happy that it's still in pretty good shape. So for anyone out there pushing brush keep an eye on your grill! LeonB Mo ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
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Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 4:49pm
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Sounds like a 'Grille Guard' is in order! G |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 6:31pm
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When I went through my XT back in 2016 I decided to remove the terrible latches and install a back plate, drill and tap it. Now 4 bolts hold my precious grill in place. No more worries of it coming unlatched and getting run over. Very easy to remove for service. I’m glad you didn’t damage it, they are expensive if you can find a good one. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 6:36pm
 ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 7:25pm
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Great Idea!!! and it looks good too. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025 at 9:03pm
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Thanks Unit3 ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2025 at 8:51am
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I won't pass a correct police inspection, but I put rubber hooks and latches on mine to hold it in place. Darrel |
Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2025 at 10:19am
AC720. That is the way to repair it! Looks better and works better than factory. Sometimes you can improve on a factory idea. 
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Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2025 at 11:46am
| I do something similar to AC720. I use a 1/4 x 1 x 3 inch plate. I welded nuts on the back side but you could tap threads also. One got tractor was made for 3/8 bolts other one only used 1/4. |
Posted By: Boss Man
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2025 at 4:11pm
| That looks nice. A cleaner look and better attachment |
Posted By: Leon B MO
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2025 at 7:58pm
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I do like the looks of that. Will be on the "to do list" for this winter. Leon B MO ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2025 at 9:03pm
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Thanks everyone, it has worked very well. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: Dave (Mid-MI)
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2025 at 8:31pm
| I adjusted the stock latches so that they were snug, then wrapped a small nylon zip tie around each latch to prevent them from popping open. Use UV resistant zip ties. |