990 cat loader

[Snochaser]

I didn't think Steve wore those. Commando!

[rockNmayhem]

Steve the loaders lookin great. The tires however are looking just a little on the squishy side of the spectrum with that 24lb load on them.

Tyler

[dabears]

Looks great Steve!! That thing is a work horse for sure!

[ihbuilder]

Thank you guys Tyler , I still need to fill them , I was recommended a certain type of expandable foam used in auto-body to fill them that still gives a little . I just didn't get to my auto-body supply to get it yet (my primer too ) . I updated the software(?) in my radio . now all my mixes work properly . Here's a few of me stock piling stone (scale R4 rip rap ) using my m12 batteries . I'm getting longer run times /charge now . Also , this is a great way to get rid of a yellow jacket nest and not get stung no vid though . the kid got stung friday by them just "walkin" (So he said)by the bush they decided to build their nest under on the far side of the pool .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6drW6jqm7zo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVn8pXF6JQA

looks like i might have to get 1 of those go-Pro's (?) someday

[dabears]

Videos looked great!! That loader is a beast!

[CrewCab59]

I just found a 2 part foam used in Wheelbarrow wheels, it's softer than what they used in skid steer tire. I have some samples on the way to try out.It's around 5.50 per lb plus ship.

[ihbuilder]

Originally Posted by CrewCab59

I just found a 2 part foam used in Wheelbarrow wheels, it's softer than what they used in skid steer tire. I have some samples on the way to try out.It's around 5.50 per lb plus ship.

you got a link ?

[CrewCab59]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

you got a link ?

Sorry about that, I picked up the card at the tire dealer. www.airfreetires.com

Thanks

[Supermario]

Hey Steve been watching your progress and this baby is digging just like the real machine I see tires have been an issue your working through. I'm sure you saw it coming when you changed from aluminum to steel frame. I know you'll get it resolved . Can I make one suggestion..... The bucket function seems really, really fast. If you could slow down the bucket function it may give a better impression of the real size and scale of it. With 20+ tons in the bucket, you really don't want a snappy fast function I tell ya

Mario

[td9clyde]

looks great to me wouldn't worry about the carpet just put plastic teeth covers on

[ihbuilder]

well the loader blew apart so I decided to paint it (well let ol earl do it for $99.95 ) still putting it back together and waiting on some cylinders for the steering . the clippard 1's just didn't werk out to well and my lathe time is precious

[Supermario]

Sorry to hear she blew up ! but, looks like in the end , good things come from bad events . Can't wait to see it assembled. ( I say assembled now cuz I hate the words " it's done " ....lol

Looks good Steve, money well spent on the paint job

Mario

[Claus]

Wow! All those yellow parts look as good as any factory built kit. Bravo.

[dabears]

I think it looks good! Sucks it blew up but maybe it did for a reason? It wanted paint hmmm 11" tires? what are you thinking of converting it into? Now put it back together so we can see the showroom new look.

[ihbuilder]

? , you guys really think it blew up 11" tires belong on a 994 not this little loader

[plow jockey]

That loader looks crazy awesome with some paint on it.Excellent fab work.

[Lil Giants]

Well that loader has certainly come a long way in the last yr! It's gonna be a treat to see in St Louis.

It occured to me just now that a possible filler to harden up your tires would be moisten sawdust! That would pack in real good, wouldn't be noisy & still give the tire reasonably good flex.

[dabears]

WOW its looking killer!!

[JAMMER]

Looks real good Steve it's amazing what a little paint will do. Ed

[SmallHaul]

Wow! It looks great all painted up nice work.