ebinmaine 67,695 #26 Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, wallfish said: 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 Showed the above picture to The Paint Department. She seems to think it needs to be combined with a FEL. We DO have legit usage for a machine like that... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higg94 8 #27 Posted January 21, 2021 7 hours ago, pacer said: 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 After building the dozer I would like to build a mini drum type chopper/shredder to mount on the front to cut paths through briars and not have to worry about flats plus tracks on anything just make it better 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higg94 8 #28 Posted January 21, 2021 3 hours ago, wallfish said: 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 If you can find those plans that would be awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higg94 8 #29 Posted January 21, 2021 4 hours ago, DennisThornton said: 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 Rubber tracks would be a really great way to go the hardest part would be getting the right size sprocket and then front idler to fit and be proportionally sized for the machine. The perfect rubber track situation would be an entire undercarriage off of a ditch witch trencher but if you use the entire undercarriage that takes away from the fun of the build 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higg94 8 #30 Posted January 21, 2021 This is my current build not all from a horse but it’s sitting on two wheel horse frames. Case hyd axels, fenders, hood. 2 sets hyd outlets on front and 2 sets on the back with a case 3 point on the back also. I bought a John Deere 4 way blade and a snow blower to mount on the front and built a bracket to accept John Deere’s quick tach. Has a kohler ch725 for engine. Will be building an aluminum frame cab for it in the next few weeks. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #31 Posted January 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Higg94 said: Rubber tracks would be a really great way to go the hardest part would be getting the right size sprocket and then front idler to fit and be proportionally sized for the machine. The perfect rubber track situation would be an entire undercarriage off of a ditch witch trencher but if you use the entire undercarriage that takes away from the fun of the build Yep! Or at least I think so. Tim Taylor would want metal, and I might as well later but for now, rubber tracks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #32 Posted January 21, 2021 3 hours ago, wallfish said: 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 I saw some links to this forum but didn't see anything I could follow. Knew there had to be but I've not search here on this site yet. (Figured you or someone would chime in...) I'd love to see a new project that would build on a previous one anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #33 Posted January 21, 2021 6 hours ago, Higg94 said: current build That looks fantastic! I'd love to see as much detail and pictures as you'd be willing to take the time to do. There are lots of us on this site that really enjoy this type of thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #34 Posted January 21, 2021 7 hours ago, Higg94 said: plus tracks on anything just make it better No way around it. This is absolutely correct. Just imagine if you had tracks under tracks that were on top of tracks and all the tracking you could do. Seriously though, you've got me thinking... This might be a build for the future for Trina and me....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #35 Posted January 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Higg94 said: This is my current build not all from a horse but it’s sitting on two wheel horse frames. Case hyd axels, fenders, hood. 2 sets hyd outlets on front and 2 sets on the back with a case 3 point on the back also. I bought a John Deere 4 way blade and a snow blower to mount on the front and built a bracket to accept John Deere’s quick tach. Has a kohler ch725 for engine. Will be building an aluminum frame cab for it in the next few weeks. Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #36 Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: That looks fantastic! I'd love to see as much detail and pictures as you'd be willing to take the time to do. There are lots of us on this site that really enjoy this type of thing. Yeah! This needs a couple rolls of film! Closeups, especially the articulating linkage, drive train and heck, the whole thing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,164 #37 Posted January 21, 2021 Those little 200 series Tractors will do more than you think. I had one for 20 years. Did more than just mow! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #38 Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: Those little 200 series Tractors will do more than you think. I had one for 20 years. Did more than just mow! Glad to hear! I almost bought a 200 series with a snow blade but was nervous about it and passed. Don't really need one now... I know first hand that the 240-260 series should not be underestimated! Been my main mower for years now. Got a blower for it too but just haven't used it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayzauto 89 #39 Posted January 21, 2021 Maybe check out Norman @ ISaveTractors.com website. Seems to me he was making some sort of Dozer. I really had no interest in the build, so I don’t recall any of the details, other than it looked like a cool project. And a little more involved than just an engine overhaul. Worth a look. GLuck, Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilwell1415 563 #40 Posted January 21, 2021 19 hours ago, wallfish said: Lots of cutting and welding to make those tracks I would be really tempted to just buy the tracks from Magnatrac. You used to be able to get a full set for under $1000 from their parts department. Don't know if that's still doable or not. Haven't thought about them in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #41 Posted March 18, 2021 That IS Nice Dennis! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #42 Posted March 18, 2021 I save tractors did a halftrack, but it was the wrong color! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
