Another 4wd articulated tractor

[mazdaparts]

Figured its about time I posted this up since its about done. My son got a JD tractor for his 4th birthday. He ran the wheels off of it, literally. Its a cheaper plastic model and he had the axle housings worn out and the hinge was almost broke. I have made 2 other attempts at converting it and I failed. Like they say "3rd time is the charm". Here it is after a little surgery



Tire and wheel selection and comparison to stock



Here is the chassis. I used some 1/8th inch thick plastic from an old sign and some aluminum.














Specs: Losi MRC tranny and motor. Maxx diffs in pvc housings. Maxx driveshafts. HPI mud thrasher tires and wheels.

I have to figure out the steering, battery configuration, hook up the electronics, cut and attach some panels, and attach the drawbar.

Future plans are to make a wagon to pull or a disc or chisel plow of some sort. Hopefully it will be running by next weekend if there aren't to many honey-do's.

Let me know what you think.