Scratch build track loader project (running again)
 

Missing a not having a loader any more, I have begun to build a track loader. I will be using the cab and hood off a bruder model and rest will be out of steel. I have no plans to run a hydro system, instead I will use Firgelli mini actuators. I saved some parts I built for the wedico loader and will use them on this build. I am starting with the track system first. I purchased the pads and roller chain from Izzy a long time ago. Don't mind the bunched up roller chain, I will cut it to length after I make the front wheel mounts.

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Should be a nice project, Scott. What motors are you using? How are you making your tracks?

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track loader is drivable now. Next I will work on the loader arms and bucket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgPq2bVT9j0

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Nice work! Looks like you are off to a great start!!:cool:

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Lookin real good so far!Can't wait to see how the actuators work out for you.
FGD

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looks cool Scott! What are you using for tracks? They look great.

Brian

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ansi roller chain #35 and pads made by IZZY. These were left over parts from his dozer build

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Real good Scott - I ended up grinding the ears off my front idlers - mostly due to dirt and compost rather than the rubber....also light to no spring tension on your tracks...

Chris

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About a day before you posted this build thread I was thinking of contacting you to see if you still had your old set of loader arms for a conversion to my Stahl track loader... you must have seen the same idea from Brel's thread too, huh? :D

Did you sell all the longer arms you had made earlier? Mike Craig still have the pattern?

Re: Scratch build track loader project
 

Joe I sold the wedico loader with thew long arms on it. I do still have the auto cad file I made the long arms with.

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Got the loader geometry figure out after messing with all day. I ordered some higher reduction motors to replace the fergilli motors. It will lift a load of rubber, but is lacking some power currently.

http://youtu.be/MH4OzBUVByw

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Very nice. I like the quik-tach bucket. Opens up the possibilities for lots of different attachments.

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awsome work !!

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Awesome job on the loader so far,luv the quick attachment:cool:

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So these would be the longer arms that you custom made? Do you have a pattern for the stock length?

The electric acuators seem a little slow currently and now you're gonna add more reduction yet?

You put this all together quite quickly. :D

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new design off the old autocad file I have on wedico loader arms. No pattern off the stall track loader. The actuators are faster then u think, they straining under load of lifting just rubber. I found some new gear reduction motors for under $10 a piece and figured I would give that try first. I hope the reduction will fix the issue otherwise I will have pony up for hydro cylinders. Come on joe u should know from the past how fast I build, but I still have detailing to do. I wanted to see if the idea would work.

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You misunderstand, I would like the stock length wdc 966 loader arms to modify my Stahl t/l. I would like to modify my track loader similar to Brel's with longer tracks so it isn't so tippy.

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ok

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I switched to one of my computer radios with higher EPA. That made a difference and the Firgelli's work much better now. No need for more reduction motors. I did find a couple of attachments for the quick attach I made any years ago. I have a set of forks bucket and material handing arm. I am open for other attachment ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvINn-25JTY

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Very nice job, Scott!!. The operation of it looks great. I look forward to more of your progress.

Ben