DrabHorse 2 #76 Posted September 5, 2011 This is very awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m2424j 9 #77 Posted September 5, 2011 :D That is super cool! What a sweet machine. I can't wait to see it working. With all the tallent I've seen on this site I think someone needs to start a new tractor company. This could be the mini D model. Backhoe on the rear? Oh yeah. I'd like to have one. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtpsd 0 #78 Posted September 7, 2011 wow, this thing is really coming along fast. Going to be quite the site when its done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #79 Posted September 7, 2011 Been watching this build thinking that is quite a project. But then it hit me you steer by braking but you are using a transmission with a differential, that will cause the opposite side to speed up. At slow speeds I dont see a problem but in higher gears you may be in for a ride. Dozers normally use a clutch and brake on each side thus no speed up when turning. Just my thought, nothing against your project. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snookman1 1 #80 Posted September 9, 2011 awesome build :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #81 Posted September 9, 2011 you steer by braking but you are using a transmission with a differential, that will cause the opposite side to speed up. It's really no different than a "normal" tractor with independent brakes - other than the obvious lack of a front axle / steering tires. Steering clutches would only be needed if the machine was equipped with a solid axle or locked differential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #82 Posted September 13, 2011 WoW Great Craftsmanship Massey! Cant wait to see it run, no doubt you will have a Video correct? Cheers ~Duke :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #83 Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks again for the compliments guys, it really means a lot. COMMANDO6, this was originally a Raider 9 parts tractor with no engine which I bought for an Electro 12 restore. Looks like that's gonna have to wait. ol550, I'm not sure what to expect yet on the steering or speed, but I'm sure I'll be grinnin'. Duke, I'll try for the video. I've held off from updating for a while as I sent a bunch of parts out for plating at the end of August and the two week lead time turned into three and now it's probably going to be six weeks, so that pretty well messed up the order in which I wanted to work on this. I wanted to do wiring last, but as the painting is done and the levers, fasteners, rods, etc are not back yet, I got it wired. So it starts well, charges, the winch for the plow works, and I put in a switch and relay to operate the lights when the housings come back. So here's a couple pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hounddoghundzsa 7 #84 Posted September 30, 2011 When can I come get it? Need to do some yard grading! Truely amazing work! Wish you were my neighbor :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #85 Posted September 30, 2011 Real nice!! Well done!!!! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #86 Posted September 30, 2011 I can't wait to see the video. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #87 Posted October 1, 2011 :banghead: unbelivebel work on this... . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO6 20 #88 Posted October 1, 2011 Wow! Thats awesome. Now for the video... :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NF-Tinman 2 #89 Posted October 1, 2011 :thumbs2: Awesome Job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #90 Posted October 1, 2011 Man that is way beyond cool! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edjfleming 0 #91 Posted October 1, 2011 Awesome fab job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #92 Posted October 1, 2011 First class work. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #93 Posted October 1, 2011 That thing is a BEAST!! Amazing craftsmanship. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #94 Posted October 2, 2011 awsome piece of work, it looks to good to work, you might scratch it all up :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #95 Posted October 2, 2011 Just a great fabrication! Mad skills you got there! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #96 Posted October 3, 2011 unbeileivable,thats a real work of art :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcole 36 #97 Posted October 5, 2011 Awesome fabrication :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #98 Posted October 7, 2011 I checked with the plater and it's going to be about another week until they can get to my parts. Here are some pics of other items which needed to be addressed. Here I bumped out the air cleaner with a piece of 1 1/2" conduit and some flanges. I also made some flanges for the exhaust (just 1/4" plate) and stainless pipe. I'm working on a indicator so I know where the plow is level with the machine, still needs paint and numbers And here is what it should look like if I ever get the hood done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keg 0 #99 Posted October 7, 2011 :thumbs2: wow that is truly amazing very awsome project u have there ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ole MN 11 #100 Posted October 7, 2011 very nice, very nice indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
