Steamer - Page 6

steamer · #1 04-22-2011, 02:39 PM

Finally got the reach finished with lift jack installed.

Also had a chance to get some outside shots of the FWD.

Thanks for looking.
Rob

Ken Orme · #2 09-05-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by steamer

You Bet. Greg and Lou were here this afternoon and we put 25 lb. on it and it lifted no problem. I'm not sure how much the dump box full of dirt or sand will be, but I think it would probably be less and handle it fine.
Rob

Dry sand is 100 lbs per cubic foot.

Ken

steamer · #3 09-05-2011, 04:17 PM

Neil. I'd never seen anything like that either and it sure is a different arrangement.
Ken. You bet sand is a lot heavier than it looks. The FWD pulled itself and the loaded trailer but the tires are not aggressive enough for anything over 6% grade. Anyway here's a couple more pictures from the Show.
Reg's dozer and Euclid with the FWD behind.

Lou looking real casual with the 966 loading his ADT.

Just a general scene of the layout.

Thanks for looking.
Rob

RCLogger · #4 04-23-2011, 01:25 AM

Nice work on the reach Rob, the FWD looks great. In think you are going to have to learn to run the hoe, as the bumbs who run it now will be alittle rough on your shinny rig... LOL

greg

texken · #5 04-23-2011, 02:47 AM

Try this link.
See how the use Transfer Truck and Trailer.

TEXKEN

Paste link in WEB site(only), will take you to the site.
Look for the Contest on right.
http://www.youtube.com/user/zpetester

They turn off Truck leave in reverse and use starter to back truck when hooking trailer up.

steamer · #6 04-23-2011, 12:50 PM

That's quite the video. Those guys make it look way to easy!! Mine is not quite a transfer but it kinda looks like one. Next time around I'll build one all the way, and go for the two trailer version. Thanks to Steve, I have the high lift tailgate figured out.
Rob

TheMachinist · #7 04-27-2011, 11:01 PM

The reach looks really good. What are you using for heat when soldering?

steamer · #8 04-28-2011, 01:31 AM

I just used a propane torch for it all. The tubing joints were all slip fit so I used resin core solder. As the pintle block had no attach points, just cut into the square tube, I silver soldered it for strength. Turned out to be quite strong but we'll see how strong it is, after first time I jack knife it.
Rob

steamer · #9 05-08-2011, 02:35 PM

Time to update some pictures. got some of the box built out of styrene.

Also decided to build the tailgate hinge from styrene and it turned out quite strong.

Trailer in travel position.

Trailer in dump position.

FWD and trailer both with boxes up.

Thanks for looking
Rob

TheMachinist · #10 05-08-2011, 04:53 PM

Wow that's really looking good.
Can't wait to see it in action.

Azorean · #11 05-09-2011, 04:37 PM

Very nice...

Looking great

doodlebug · #12 05-08-2011, 06:54 PM

Hey Rob, that's a new twist on semi dump trailer's! Different from the Clement Bridger, but very neat. That could be a new way to mess with the "DOT" LOL
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

steamer · #13 05-09-2011, 10:57 AM

Thanks guys. Yes it's a little different for the transfer but it sure can lift a lot. Next time it'll be a full transfer setup.
Rob

JensR · #14 05-09-2011, 07:19 PM

Very cool mechanism, works a treat!
We don't have them over here.

SmallHaul · #15 05-09-2011, 07:58 PM

Nice work Rob, that trailer mechanism is well done.

Jared · #16 05-10-2011, 11:22 PM

I like it!

steamer · #17 05-10-2011, 11:53 PM

Thanks Guys for the support. I'm Working on the tail gate lock and I'll try to get pictures up in the morning.
Rob

Dreamweaver · #18 05-11-2011, 02:28 AM

This is looking awesome Rob, I like the styrene work on the box.

RCLogger · #19 05-29-2011, 01:25 AM

Hey Rob,
Great fiberglass work on your new model, not sure how well it will go in the dirt though ! hahahah

greg

chaseracer · #20 05-29-2011, 01:59 AM

awesome work Rob, trailer looks great.

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