Higg94 8 #1 Posted January 20, 2021 Hello I am curious if anyone has the dozer conversion plans that used to be available various places I would like build one but can’t find the plans anywhere anymore. Would be nice to have a parts list at minimum. Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,055 #4 Posted January 20, 2021 Dozer for what model of tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higg94 8 #5 Posted January 20, 2021 I would like to convert a electro 12 auto and put tracks on it. There was a place that used to sell plans but I can’t seem to find it now. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #7 Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Higg94 said: I would like to convert a electro 12 auto and put tracks on it. There was a place that used to sell plans but I can’t seem to find it now. That would be a super cool conversion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #8 Posted January 20, 2021 was it something like PF Engineering? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9 Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Was on eBay at one time but I can't find it today. https://picclick.com/BRUTE-MINI-DOZER-CONVERSION-PLANS-for-172907569822.html HOWEVER! See below: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/262389-wheelhorse-crawler-conversion.html http://www.minidozerbuild.com/p/build-guide.html https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tractorbynet.com%2Fforums%2Ffiles%2Fbuild-yourself%2F287445d1352082133-wheelhorse-crawler-conversion-bmd1-jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tractorbynet.com%2Fforums%2Fbuild-yourself%2F262389-wheelhorse-crawler-conversion.html&tbnid=ZfcepTELuFbzDM&vet=12ahUKEwi0pLSn_6ruAhXKCc0KHZRXBgoQMygQegUIARDMAQ..i&docid=wXntLGrpYa0mEM&w=400&h=304&q=Dozer conversion plans&ved=2ahUKEwi0pLSn_6ruAhXKCc0KHZRXBgoQMygQegUIARDMAQ#imgrc=ZfcepTELuFbzDM&imgdii=qf6AVY_2pjYBaM https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgardentractortalk.com%2Fforums%2Fuploads%2Fmonthly_12_2014%2Fpost-5599-0-33219600-1418084806.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgardentractortalk.com%2Fforums%2Ftopic%2F40959-garden-tractor-crawler-conversion%2F&tbnid=DCdCZMvbfof6HM&vet=12ahUKEwi0pLSn_6ruAhXKCc0KHZRXBgoQMygaegUIARDlAQ..i&docid=LqDsQjTFu_9M2M&w=1000&h=728&q=Dozer conversion plans&ved=2ahUKEwi0pLSn_6ruAhXKCc0KHZRXBgoQMygaegUIARDlAQ https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytractorforum.com%2Fattachments%2Fcrawler7-jpg.95476%2F&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytractorforum.com%2Fthreads%2Fconvert-a-lawn-tractor-to-track-drive.116704%2F&tbnid=o_-hpPAUgsFxjM&vet=12ahUKEwi0pLSn_6ruAhXKCc0KHZRXBgoQMyhRegQIARB1..i&docid=XqJx71gFfgUITM&w=350&h=263&q=Dozer conversion plans&ved=2ahUKEwi0pLSn_6ruAhXKCc0KHZRXBgoQMyhRegQIARB1 https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/project-gallery-details-page/mini-dozer/4548 Edited January 20, 2021 by DennisThornton more links 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #10 Posted January 20, 2021 What with attempting a try at this, (whew! makes me tired just imagining it) the track itself would seem to be one of the biggest hurdles.... In reading thru my local CL I see these guys ad often and could be a big help with tracks. Have to admit tho, sure is an interesting idea.......... https://shreveport.craigslist.org/grq/d/want-free-shipping-we-have-it-rubber/7264750370.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #11 Posted January 20, 2021 I would love to see this topic explode! I'd love to have a little dozer too! Decades ago, before I had any GTs I read a multi month Mother's Earth project to make a GT from odds and ends. Loved the article! But I can't see ever doing it. Unless I can find some used track I can't see making a dozer either, not even starting with a tractor. From "pacer"'s link: https://texasrubbertracks.com/product/bobcat-e10-rubber-track/ Bobcat E10 Rubber Track $275.00 $177.00 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #12 Posted January 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: make a GT from odds and ends. Loved the article! But I can't see ever doing it. That's EXACTLY what Colossus is. Why? Well. Because I had a BIG engine that needed a new home. And because I'm Amer-I-CAN. Was that Mother Earth News? Haven't seen that in a pile o whiles. Good reading. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #13 Posted January 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Because I had a BIG engine that needed a new home. Great projects always start with building a vehicle around a motor... cant go wrong there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #14 Posted January 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's EXACTLY what Colossus is. Why? Well. Because I had a BIG engine that needed a new home. And because I'm Amer-I-CAN. Was that Mother Earth News? Haven't seen that in a pile o whiles. Good reading. Fixed: "I read a multi month Mother's Earth NEWs project" I'm glad they built it! I'm hoping that you are going to build it! <grin> But I'm probably not going to... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #15 Posted January 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Fixed: "I read a multi month Mother's Earth NEWs project" I'm glad they built it! I'm hoping that you are going to build it! <grin> But I'm probably not going to... Oh yeah... It's getting there. We've been collecting parts for it. I need to get it on 4 wheels next so I can the beast of an engine setting on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted January 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Oh yeah... It's getting there. We've been collecting parts for it. I need to get it on 4 wheels next so I can the beast of an engine setting on it. Maybe it will end up like this? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #17 Posted January 20, 2021 Just noticed that this was an old 200 series! No disrespect intended! But I'm even more in awe of this build! Pretty sure there's a dozer build on this site but even so perhaps it's time for a new one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #18 Posted January 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Maybe it will end up like this? My current project won't be that but I'd absolutely build one o those!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #19 Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: My current project won't be that but I'd absolutely build one o those!! Don't start with an old 200. Newer 260s maybe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #20 Posted January 21, 2021 Boy would that be a fun one. Bit time consuming I s'pose. The tracks appear very easy to construct. I'd love to see the drive system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #21 Posted January 21, 2021 Maybe there was an advantage to using a vertical shaft engine?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #22 Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, ebinmaine said: Boy would that be a fun one. Bit time consuming I s'pose. The tracks appear very easy to construct. I'd love to see the drive system. I've collected lots of pics. I'll post when I organize. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #23 Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, ebinmaine said: Maybe there was an advantage to using a vertical shaft engine?? Don't know... But I suspect it was an additional challenge. Pics coming when I can 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #24 Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, DennisThornton said: Pics coming when I can Thanks Dennis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,017 #25 Posted January 21, 2021 There was a build on here of one. I have those plans somewhere so I'll try and find them Lots of cutting and welding to make those tracks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
