Tap53 57 #1 Posted March 24, 2012 4wd, Articulating, 23hp, Loader, Backhoe Attachments: Log Splitter, Trencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #2 Posted March 24, 2012 That likes like fun!!! Kind of looks like a skid steer with more goodies. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap53 57 #3 Posted March 24, 2012 That likes like fun!!! Kind of looks like a skid steer with more goodies. Matt Hey Matt, It can be fun, only 4' high x 4' wide, have been in some very tight spots, and then thought, "NOW WHAT THE HELL" what am I doin stuck in here. Have been in basements through egress windows, had to take seat off to get in, then no ventilation from exhaust, Now I know What Happened To Me :hilarious: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #4 Posted March 24, 2012 You have definately been having too much fun!! :ROTF: Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #5 Posted March 25, 2012 It don't get much more UNIVERSAL than that !!! But where is the mowing deck and snowblower :occasion-snowman: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap53 57 #6 Posted March 25, 2012 It don't get much more UNIVERSAL than that !!! But where is the mowing deck and snowblower Well, will never be a mower for it, but am working on a snowblower when I get time , takes forever to get things done, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #7 Posted March 25, 2012 Way cool!! Looks like a scorpion or something.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve B. 30 #8 Posted March 25, 2012 That is an awesome build! Is it your own design? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,131 #9 Posted March 25, 2012 From an operators standpoint, that thing is cool. Is it built off of a skid steer platform Tap? :popcorn: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog_kustoms 82 #10 Posted March 25, 2012 I WANT ONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap53 57 #11 Posted March 25, 2012 Hi Guys, I bought the plans, but made alot of changes, More hp, 18 gpm instead of 12, redesigned the articulating joint, larger rotary flow divider, heavier steel, larger hyd. reservoir for cooling..etc. when first started using it at 2400psi, felt like it was going to tear itself apart, needed to drop pressures to 1800psi, But its still a Lean, Mean, Very Expensive Digging Machine, With today's economy, would cost around $13,000 - $14,000 to build, Not much to do in ND in the winter except drink beer and build things. haha The trencher I did design to lay pipe from a depth of 6" to 28", also the log splitter, that mounts in place of the back hoe, I built that with alot of cams and levers for force and speed, will split a 16" oak log into 8"ths in 12 seconds, its alittle scary at first, but I incorporated some safety valves, so both hand need to be used to activate the stroke.. Wife always stands about 20' away anyway, it scares her, hahaha Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve B. 30 #12 Posted March 25, 2012 The splitter sounds wicked. Would love to see some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tap53 57 #13 Posted March 25, 2012 The splitter sounds wicked. Would love to see some Steve, its being used by my brother right now, he's got it mounted on his Case tractor, but as soon as he brings it back in one piece, I will take some pics for ya.. Last year I put a small ad in the flyer for splitting fire wood and I would be the one operating the controls and the home owner and friends would load the logs, Charged $55/hr, this thing didn't quit running for 3 weeks, 10hr days, before I got so burnt out I ended up in the hospital, So, money isn't everything, Never Again, Maybe for a few friends, I dont trust anyone alone running the thing, to much invested to let someone tear it to pieces. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
