New Project!

[Espeefan]

Looking really good, Stu. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the 3 point hitch. I might find myself in the same situation someday. I really want to build a tractor.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Looking really good, Stu. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the 3 point hitch. I might find myself in the same situation someday. I really want to build a tractor.

Thanks, go for it, its a challenge but great fun

Made a start on the front hitch:





Thanks for lookin
Stu

[FlyingBeagle]

This is a fantastic build, I can tell this tractor is going to work very well. Please go into more detail about how you set up the pivot motor with the pot and speed controller so that it functions like a servo. I am not very good with electronics, but I am very intrigued by your setup and would like to know more.


Thanks for sharing with us all.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by FlyingBeagle

This is a fantastic build, I can tell this tractor is going to work very well. Please go into more detail about how you set up the pivot motor with the pot and speed controller so that it functions like a servo. I am not very good with electronics, but I am very intrigued by your setup and would like to know more.


Thanks for sharing with us all.

Thanks FB, no worries I will take some more detailed pics of the steering setup over the weekend.

Thanks for looking

Stu

[ricm]

nice job - it's not uncommon for the big tractors to only have a towing eye. 3 point hitch is used for implements which need to be lifted, which is frequently not the case for the large ploughs and seed drills that require high towing forces. I'd be looking to get that tipping trailer to work first

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by ricm

nice job - it's not uncommon for the big tractors to only have a towing eye. 3 point hitch is used for implements which need to be lifted, which is frequently not the case for the large ploughs and seed drills that require high towing forces. I'd be looking to get that tipping trailer to work first

Thanks ricm, I know what you mean but I still like the idea of a working hitch, must be a european thing

The trailer is on the to do list, I want to make a new ally chassis for it, need to get the tractor finished first though.

The rose joints, clevis's and brass arrived so found some time this week and cranked up the mill:





Thanks for lookin
Stu