Cyclops front bumper
 

while surfing e pay i came across a front bumper for a cyclops it was at like 150 bucks. wow they are cool but 150 bucks? does anyone have one they could take a few pics and measurements off of for me i have a tube bender and wanna give one a try. would have to find the end caps but should be able to find something. as per the pics on e pay it looks like it mounts to the front of the tractor so you can still have the mule drive on is this correct. i have dies to bend 1 5/8 and 1 1/8 inch tube not sure if thats the same size but that wouldnt matter much to me if its only gonna cost me 50 bucks to make

I saw it as well and thought the same thing. I can make that myself for a whole lot less. I don't own a bender but the muffler shop up the street has bent steel pipe for me before and they never charge me more than about 10 bucks. Ill be curious to see dimensions too as I definitely plan to weld something up soon.

The big tube is 1.5", the small one is .75". I measured the front and back side length. Around the front it was 32" and 28" around the back. So the tube should probably be 30" long. Heres a few pics.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P...209_152011.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6...209_151953.jpg

I have one more but it is not showing up right now.

edit: found it

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...2B15.29.02.jpg

shrew how does it attach to the tractor it bolts on i assume? when you get some free time post a pic of what that area looks like. looks to me as if it bolts onto the two front holes in the frame and the top of the bracket looks to bend and go out horizontal to the ground? does the bracket cover the front of frame at all looks as tho it might be really close to hydro outlets? tube size isnt too far off 1 5/8 and 1 1/8 would look fine i think. oh and thanks

Yep just bolts on. Does this pic help?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C...182558_259.jpg

yeah that helps i think i can figger it out give me a few days ill try to come up with something

Here's one more pic.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w...209_164303.jpg

thats exactly what i wanted

Just one bolt each side. The angle of the bend would stop vertical movement. The bumper is very sturdy.
Drill 1/2" clearance holes? Don't know if the frame has the holes in it, bumper was on the CC when purchased.

After looking at the one on my new CCC 1641 I too would make one. Made to accommodate weights or a carrier if required.

thats exactly what i wanted

Frame has the holes. These are the same threaded holes you would use to bolt on your snowblower. Obviously the bumper comes off when the blower is on but can stay on with the deck and mule

have the tubes bent up need to go to town to grab some flatstock to make brackets with. got 2 inches of snow so thats it for today i get a little seat time

Looks great! Don't forget show 'n tell when you're done!

I was thinking of making one this spring. My '95 CC 1641 has the standard bumper but, I think a carry-all of some sort is needed.

Hey! Grandsons need their chow while drivin' 'round the property! I'm thinking large enough for a cooler for the little guys and me too!

PS. Just removed my bumper for a repaint 'n clean up. Cleaned and painted the yellow frame part also.
The 1/2-13 bolts did threaded into PEM nuts (pressed in). Cleaned the threads with a tap, new bolts and lock washers, always Never-Seez on the threads during reassembly.

Any updates? I don't own a bender so Ill have to go to the muffler shop and get them to bend my stock and I can weld it up myself. Looking forward to your final results.

been cold here and dont wanna heat up the garage and i still need to pick up some flat stock for the mounts

Looks good so far. I can't wait to see the finished product. Someone needs to start making and selling more of these bumpers to help protect these plastic front ends. I could use one for my 2182.

let me get this one finished ... wonder what people would pay for one

Extreme Motorworks already sells a wide frame bumper for $84.00. It can hold up to 300 pounds of weights.

Yes Extreme does sell a bumper, I could be wrong but from what I can tell it can only be used if you have your mule drive taken off, so It cannot be used while mowing and that's the most important time to have a front "bumper" in my opinion. Extreme's setup is a great looking weight bracket and I like it but does not serve as a bumper when needed most.

Great point Diesel. Didn't think of it myself.

With the stock bumper, mow away. Yes, most important.

something like this?Attachment 62009 Mule drive is on in the PIC

well it only needs paint now not to bad of a build. wouldnt be against making some more if there was interest and i wasnt doin it for free

That turned out great!!

If your price is reasonable, Id be interested. Planning to make one myself but it will take a lot of running around on my part to get the tubing bent. Whatcha thinkin? You can PM me if you prefer.

Agreed; what kind of price point would you be at? :bigthink:

i dunno guys what do you all think is reasonable 75 plus shipping? i dont have plugs for ends and im not gonna paint... however i think it would fit in our small oven for powder coat i would have to look into that. but then were getting as high in price for a real cub one and then why? other than they are scarce. i dunno what you guys think the tube sizes are not same a factory they are a little bigger. 1 5/8 and 1 1/8 instead of 1 1/4 and 3/4 but looks ok i think i have enuff material for a maybe 5 or 6 of them

I think that sounds fair. Im not concerned about paint. Ill shoot some rattle can primer on it to keep it from rusting until I get around to painting the whole tractor.

Could this be left on with a snow blade? not a big deal if it has to come off. Just curious.

That did turn out nice!! Great job! :beerchug:

I think that's a fair price, I'd be in for one as long as I can keep it on with my deck. And as for paint, I'm not the least bit concerned about that. I have paint so that's not a big deal :beerchug:

Great job and sooooo safe too!

Very nice!

Painted like a candy cane sounds good. :bigthink:

hers a few more pics im pretty sure the mule drive would clear it but cant confirm its 3 below rite now and im not goin after the mule drive

It looks like it'd clear to me as well. Let us know what you decide to do :beerchug:

I never even thought about the mule drive. I guess if it works with the mule drive, it would work with a snow blade huh? I too would want to make sure it will work with the mule drive. Mowing is the main reason want a bumper. Not that I would intentionally ram my tractor into anything but I have bumped a post or two before.

Keep us posted. If it fits, I want one.

let me go and make a few ill let you guys know when a few are done

I'll take 2 let me know total with shipping and I'll send you a check. PM me with your mailing address. No need to paint, I can rattle can them.

sam let me make one and ship it to you once it gets your seal of approval ill make more and ship them. dont want to make many and find out someone dont want them or something. sam pm me your address and ill see what i can do

As long as someone can confirm the mule drive still fits, Im definitely in.

Sent you my address but we don't need to bother just let me know what the total is for 2 with the shipping and I get a check off to you. I can see from the pics that it will work and it will clear the mule drive. You better plan on making a batch of them. PM me your mailing address. :beerchug:

If Sam says it will work, Ill take his word for it. Send me a total with shipping to 43123 and I can Paypal, send a money order, whatever you prefer.

guess i shoulda asked for more...ill make some till i run outta materials when i have to order more price may go up i bought this tube like 6 years ago so there is a little flash rust on it but the kind that a scotch brite takes rrite off