Huddig 1260 articulated backhoe loader build

[thetractorfan]

Hi everyone!
I am starting this thread because I have decided to build a Huddig backhoe. I cannot get pictures unfortunately at the moment because I tried fiddling to get a photo bucket account but was unsuccessful. Don`t worry, I will post them soon.
If you have ever seen a Huddig, you will know it`s a difficult machine to replicate. It`s an articulated backhoe loader made in Sweden. To make this more challenging but rewarding, I plan to put auxiliary hydraulics and possibly a tilt rotator. and I might give it a compact crane,( an option on the real machine). when done it should give tons of

[doodlebug]

http://www.huddig.com/media/1172/201...blad_en_lr.pdf
http://youtu.be/JqsQPs074Zs

[bigford]

http://youtu.be/JqsQPs074Zs that bucket has more tricks then......

[Bo Wallen]

Good Luck with you're build I operated one of those for two years.....the best is they are RC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=askr...=421.071967008

[thetractorfan]

Originally Posted by Bo Wallen

Good Luck with you're build I operated one of those for two years.....the best is they are RC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=askr...=421.071967008

Thanks! Right now I am a little busy with school but, I am building it soon. Btw does anyone know any recommended cad software for free?

[SteinHDan]

I can highly recommend Autodesk Fusion 360. I've worked with it for about a year now, and it doesn't stop to surprise we with even more features or smarts ways to work with models.
It's completely free for non-commercial use. It also has animation, physical simulation, photo-realistic rendering and CNC CAM and 3D-printer export built in.

- http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview


Best regards,
Stein :-)

[thetractorfan]

Thank you!

[thetractorfan]

Originally Posted by Bo Wallen

Good Luck with you're build I operated one of those for two years.....the best is they are RC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=askr...=421.071967008

What particular operators license do you need to run a huddig?

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by thetractorfan

Thanks! Right now I am a little busy with school but, I am building it soon. Btw does anyone know any recommended cad software for free?

Look up draftsight http://www.3ds.com/products-services...free-download/
Cheers!

[JAMMER]

Like Stien said Autodesk Fusion is easy to use I have it and if I can use it anyone can. I drew up some hangers in CAD and put them into CAM now I need to machine them. For not knowing anything about what I was doing to were I am now is great just hope they turn out all right. You know the old saying about truck drivers they are dumb labors with there brains knocked out. Ed

[thetractorfan]

Thank you everyone. I have some bad news, I will need to hold off on building it because I am busy at school right now. In a few weeks, I should be abled to start work. Thanks for everyone's support!