Author Topic: WW&F MoW1018 X-Cart- Official Work Thread  (Read 14690 times)

Bruce Wilson

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Re: WW&F MoW1018 X-Cart- Official Work Thread
« Reply #30 on: July 24, 2025, 01:06:29 PM »
Nice job, can't wait to see the brush cutting operation. Congratulations to all that were involved in the design and fabrication process.
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« Reply #31 on: July 25, 2025, 05:58:44 AM »
Well done Mike and Co. That will be a really usefull rig that buy you a lot of time and pain. I wish AMTP would be given a Kubota . Until then we rent one if need be.

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Re: WW&F MoW1018 X-Cart- Official Work Thread
« Reply #32 on: July 25, 2025, 08:22:21 PM »
Mowing the curve south of Brook Crossing.







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Re: WW&F MoW1018 X-Cart- Official Work Thread
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2025, 06:35:32 AM »
I am so glad to see this working to keep the ROW mowed and looking 👀 better.
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Re: WW&F MoW1018 X-Cart- Official Work Thread
« Reply #34 on: July 26, 2025, 08:30:23 AM »
Impressive. What does the hill look like after the mowing?

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Re: WW&F MoW1018 X-Cart- Official Work Thread
« Reply #35 on: July 26, 2025, 06:59:07 PM »
This is really a fantastic engineering and construction feat from our mechanical team. Using 3D CAD modeling, modern metal cutting and welding technology, off the shelf hydraulic components, and a radio controlled remote control, Jason, Chris, and Co. designed and created a complex and really useful machine. As we see, it is already out there doing the job it was designed to do. That is really impressive given that this is a new from the ground up design.
We're fortunate to have such talented, dedicated, and capable  folks at the RR.
The list of amazing accomplishments grows.
Congratulations and Thank You.
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« Reply #36 on: July 27, 2025, 10:53:17 AM »
Some video of it working on the ROW and before and after pictures - please
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