Rearloader
 

I've started to build a rearloader. Not a copy of anything (easier that way :D)
Made the bucket today. Quite narrow, since most of the old rearloaders did not come with wide buckets.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...loader_001.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...loader_002.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...loader_003.jpg

Outside test of the difflock (RC4WD truck axle):
http://youtu.be/LYjFy5LNHJI

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That's very unique. I'm surprised you have room for all the electronics, and hydraulics. These machines were never very large.

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Very cool project. What scale is the tractor?

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1:Tamiya. I had the lift cylinders from before I started the project. They could've had a smaller diameter, scale- wise, but no I have lots of lifting power.

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First real testing: http://youtu.be/EIjX_KgicVc

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Nice. Your loader runs very smooth, and seems to have plenty of power. I know you like the narrow bucket, but I honestly feel like it could easily handle a wider one. There doesn't seem to be a lack of traction or power!

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Nice project, the machine is working well. looking forwart to see the end result.

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Thanks guys!

It will get a vareity of buckets and other implements ;)

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Very cool model yo have there.....i lvoe the scratchbuilt stuff:D

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Some more testing. This time with a bigger bucket: http://youtu.be/E2L0HrIFnzw

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Stunt loader!lol Looks like it works very well! Nice job making something different.

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Great video! Now it looks like you need some counterweights in the rear. Maybe some agriculture tractor style suitcase weights that can be added, or removed? I'm still impressed with the performance! Smooth, strong, and I like how you designed the self-leveling bucket linkages.

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Wheels are glued and filled with weight: http://youtu.be/xKg2QYg8efE

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Got a kid in September, so no real progress on this one. Got to drive it a little bit at a club meeting this Sunday: http://youtu.be/7J6-0sRHhSA

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One more: http://youtu.be/PQxUuxyvzrk

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wow, very nice machine. Would be a perfect part of my own machinerys, well done

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It's still alive: http://youtu.be/5O_dwNqz5QY

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I like that old style Tractor great job Sir ;o) Question are you going Volvo BM 620 style or just free styling ? By the way you guys have a nice plant over there !

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Definitively free styling :)

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More R&D in the indoor sand pit: http://youtu.be/nhiZ6aVM1oA