RC Truck and Construction  

Go Back   RC Truck and Construction > RC Truck's Ag and Industrial Equipment and Buildings > Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment If it digs, pushes, hauls dirt "off road" post it here.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #441  
Old 09-18-2013, 10:03 AM
Acadieman Acadieman is offline
Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Halifax, NS
Posts: 139
Acadieman is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Nice addition!
The details on the plate makes it stand out.
Reply With Quote
  #442  
Old 09-18-2013, 10:42 AM
Lil Giants's Avatar
Lil Giants Lil Giants is offline
BANNED
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 4,431
Lil Giants has disabled reputation
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Well you're just on fire now!

I can see problems with that design with the holes not lining up just right & some outside interference (your hand) needed to make sure it locks fully into place... somebody I know has designed and built the ultimate failsafe coupler, maybe he'll share his secret with you for a 100% hands free lock into place every time. You're on the right track though, but you just need to redo a small part of it.
__________________
Sharing knowledge is one thing that defies basic arithmetic logic --- the more you share, the more you get!

Joe
Reply With Quote
  #443  
Old 09-18-2013, 11:53 AM
Hemi1966 Hemi1966 is offline
Journeyman
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Finland
Posts: 641
Hemi1966 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lil Giants View Post
Well you're just on fire now!

I can see problems with that design with the holes not lining up just right & some outside interference (your hand) needed to make sure it locks fully into place... somebody I know has designed and built the ultimate failsafe coupler, maybe he'll share his secret with you for a 100% hands free lock into place every time. You're on the right track though, but you just need to redo a small part of it.
I tried make it so that when I crab the bucket to the coupler and twist it, the holes line up automatically, but of course I'm open to improvements
__________________
Ari


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #444  
Old 09-18-2013, 01:45 PM
Azonic Azonic is offline
Wannabe
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Sweden
Posts: 390
Azonic will become famous soon enough
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Wow, very nice coupler Ari, that's the same way the new Premacon coupler locks, should work just fine! Great job!
Reply With Quote
  #445  
Old 09-18-2013, 03:38 PM
Lil Giants's Avatar
Lil Giants Lil Giants is offline
BANNED
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 4,431
Lil Giants has disabled reputation
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Quote:
Originally Posted by Azonic View Post
Wow, very nice coupler Ari, that's the same way the new Premacon coupler locks, should work just fine! Great job!
Well I was giving props to what you did Kalle, your coupler works flawless... I've done it hundreds of times now and no hand adjustments to get it to fit & lock or release. The only thing I'd consider changing is going to hyd actuated for a quicker change & no worries of the timed esc to get out whack and burn out the actuator motor.
__________________
Sharing knowledge is one thing that defies basic arithmetic logic --- the more you share, the more you get!

Joe
Reply With Quote
  #446  
Old 09-21-2013, 11:14 AM
Stuart's Avatar
Stuart Stuart is offline
Wannabe
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: France
Posts: 313
Stuart is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

A work of art and simply gorgeous, well done.
Stu
Reply With Quote
  #447  
Old 09-27-2013, 06:49 AM
Hofabooz's Avatar
Hofabooz Hofabooz is offline
Green Horn
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Far Moor Lancashire UK
Posts: 151
Hofabooz is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Wow Ari
That coupler looks great nice job.
Thanks for posting all your progress makes a great read and insperation.

Regards

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #448  
Old 09-29-2013, 09:41 AM
Hemi1966 Hemi1966 is offline
Journeyman
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Finland
Posts: 641
Hemi1966 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

I got the coupler working with hydraulics. Here's a video of the test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byGaV...ature=youtu.be
__________________
Ari


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #449  
Old 09-29-2013, 10:35 AM
Stefan Stefan is offline
Green Horn
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Near Munich, Germany
Posts: 157
Stefan is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Works perfect! Thank´s for the video, Ari! I agree with all the other guys: This has been an incredible build. I really enjoyed following it.

However, as said in the video comment - the bucket is already dirty, so where´s that video?

Regards
Stefan
Reply With Quote
  #450  
Old 09-29-2013, 12:25 PM
Azonic Azonic is offline
Wannabe
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Sweden
Posts: 390
Azonic will become famous soon enough
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lil Giants View Post
Well I was giving props to what you did Kalle, your coupler works flawless... I've done it hundreds of times now and no hand adjustments to get it to fit & lock or release. The only thing I'd consider changing is going to hyd actuated for a quicker change & no worries of the timed esc to get out whack and burn out the actuator motor.
Ahh, thanks Joe, good to hear it still works for you! I would have gone hyd. if i had the tools/knowledge.

Ari: Are you going to route new hyd lines for the coupler on top of the stick, under the cylinder?
Reply With Quote
  #451  
Old 10-12-2013, 03:38 AM
Hemi1966 Hemi1966 is offline
Journeyman
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Finland
Posts: 641
Hemi1966 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Here's a short video of my 374 loading Scania tipper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEV-4...ature=youtu.be
__________________
Ari


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #452  
Old 10-12-2013, 06:51 AM
Hemi1966 Hemi1966 is offline
Journeyman
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Finland
Posts: 641
Hemi1966 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

More of the same from a different angle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igb_l...XRmeGnpeXpTHZw
__________________
Ari


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #453  
Old 10-12-2013, 10:47 AM
Lil Giants's Avatar
Lil Giants Lil Giants is offline
BANNED
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 4,431
Lil Giants has disabled reputation
Default Re: CAT 374D L

A mighty fine machine you have built yourself Ari, anybody who didn't know you built it would swear it must be an EC-M model.

Now it just needs some fine tuning in the radio so the valves aren't so sensitive/jerky.
__________________
Sharing knowledge is one thing that defies basic arithmetic logic --- the more you share, the more you get!

Joe
Reply With Quote
  #454  
Old 10-17-2013, 10:10 PM
Old Guy Old Guy is offline
Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Delta, B. C Canada
Posts: 24
Old Guy is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Ari Outstanding build I'm near the end of my RH400 mining shovel build with hydraulics for cylinders so I know what you have gone through. Now you next problem is what's next, as like you and many others the building is the most fun.

Earl
Reply With Quote
  #455  
Old 11-24-2013, 09:37 AM
Hemi1966 Hemi1966 is offline
Journeyman
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Finland
Posts: 641
Hemi1966 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

I took the finished 374 out to take some photos before it starts to snow

I'd like to thank all of you guys for your interest and compliments to this project.
It feels some how empty not having anything construction machine related going on right now ,so now I must decide what next, what would you guys like to see














__________________
Ari


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #456  
Old 11-24-2013, 10:09 AM
RCP57's Avatar
RCP57 RCP57 is offline
Big Dawg On The Bone
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 3,677
RCP57 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

I would like to see you build a haul truck to match the excavator. I think you could put one together quite quickly with your skills!
Reply With Quote
  #457  
Old 11-24-2013, 10:31 AM
Snochaser's Avatar
Snochaser Snochaser is offline
Craftsman
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southwest Ohio
Posts: 929
Snochaser will become famous soon enoughSnochaser will become famous soon enough
Default Re: CAT 374D L

I'd love to see a Cat 637 or 657 scraper.
__________________
You are an inspiration to many
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
, you will not be forgotten.
R.I.P. FGD

Work Hard, Play Hard!
Never Forget- 343
Reply With Quote
  #458  
Old 11-24-2013, 11:02 AM
9W Monighan's Avatar
9W Monighan 9W Monighan is offline
Big Dawg On The Bone
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Pittsburgh,PA.
Posts: 1,283
9W Monighan will become famous soon enough9W Monighan will become famous soon enough
Default Re: CAT 374D L

I second the haul truck idea. CAT 777?
Reply With Quote
  #459  
Old 11-24-2013, 11:45 AM
Azonic Azonic is offline
Wannabe
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Sweden
Posts: 390
Azonic will become famous soon enough
Default Re: CAT 374D L

Amazing end result!

How about a Ponsse harvester or forwarder? Match good with "Made in Finland"!
Reply With Quote
  #460  
Old 11-24-2013, 01:52 PM
speedy8305 speedy8305 is offline
Apprentice
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Port Wentworth, GA
Posts: 408
speedy8305 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: CAT 374D L

CAT D11 or a Scraper or paossibly a 777 with your skills anyone of these is possible
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.