source for large metal wheels?

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I'm going to need two large wheels, minimum 4 feet in diameter preferrably larger but no more than 6' diameter. Something off

1915-vintage tractors maybe, I dunno. The things need to be steel on the outer rim so I can weld spikes to them. Making a gizmo to haul trees over very rough mountain terrain. Anybody have any ideas where I can find such wheels? I'd really prefer not to have to attempt fabricating them from scratch. tia.

David Smith · Accepted Answer

Sounds like wheels off a hayrake!  Try some farms in your area.  Good Luck!

John Manders · Answer

Search the news groups for old tractors. they should be able to help.Such wheels are still used on modern wheeled loaders but they will beexpensive.John

Karl Townsend · Answer

I got a set you can have IF you take the whole rake. And cut down all thetrees that have grown up through it.Karl

Dan Caster · Answer

Wheels like that can be made using a bender similar to a Hossfelt and a welder.If you are up for that, I will post more info.                                       Dan

larry g · Answer

Can you get some tractor rims and weld a sheet steal tire around theoutside, then weld on spikes?  Have you tried to find an old pull typeyarder?  I know that there are some scattered around this country, Oregon,that can probably be had for a song.lgno neat sig line

j.b. miller · Answer

If there's a ski lift nearby,see about those cable 'pulleys' used to pullpeople up/down the hill.A friend got an old pair for hauling them away. About 5 feet diameter,greatbearings,etc. he wants to make a waterwheel with them.....hthjay

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