New project! Bruder cat track loader Update 1/4/12

[Brian in PA]

As I wait for the finishing touches for my tri-axle i decided to build something to load with. I really like the looks of he track loader and I have seen some really great conversions. So I decided to this one after some research. I really liked Pumptech's drive configurations. Here are some pics after I got the hubs made and mounted. Thanks for looking!

Brian

[SmallHaul]

Looks good Brian. Nice good job on the hubs.

[andi4x4]

Hi Brian,

Have been thinking about using those micro gearmotors for the drive in my Liebherr 574 Loader - how do you find them ? I would be using four - one on each wheel.

Andi

[Brian in PA]

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

Looks good Brian. Nice good job on the hubs.

Thanks Scott!

Originally Posted by andi4x4

Hi Brian,

Have been thinking about using those micro gearmotors for the drive in my Liebherr 574 Loader - how do you find them ? I would be using four - one on each wheel.

Andi

Here ya go http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PL994.html

[9W Monighan]

Perhaps you can give us a demonstration in 28days
Did you add a pintle hitch on the triaxle so you can pull a 25T tag-a-long?

[rcguyfarms]

what are going to use to make the loader work?

[andi4x4]

Here ya go http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PL994.html

Thanks for the link Brian, I have found them from a UK ebay seller ! Are they any good ? Do they have enough power to move the Cat with some weight on it ?

[glorydays24]

This is one cool project Brian, can't wait to see it up and moving.

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Originally Posted by 9W Monighan

Perhaps you can give us a demonstration in 28days
Did you add a pintle hitch on the triaxle so you can pull a 25T tag-a-long?

LOL! Maybe Steve. I hope so anyway. As for the itch, not a bad idea , maybe on the nest truck.

Originally Posted by rcguyfarms

what are going to use to make the loader work?

Scott, Its going to be hydraulic

Originally Posted by andi4x4

Thanks for the link Brian, I have found them from a UK ebay seller ! Are they any good ? Do they have enough power to move the Cat with some weight on it ?

No problem, it seems to have a good bit of power. I would have liked to use a bigger sized motor, but I was afraid I wouldn't have the room.

Originally Posted by glorydays24

This is one cool project Brian, can't wait to see it up and moving.

Big John

Thanks John!

[Brian in PA]

Well I am moving right along with this. This is a really fun project! I threw it back together to shoot a vid. The bucket has a full quart of hydro oil in it. I'm happy so far. Thanks for looking!

Brian

[dirtpusher9]

Wow, you built that fast Brian. Works great, what ESC did you use?

[Brian in PA]

I used the sabertooth here is a link

Brian
http://www.dimensionengineering.com/Sabertooth2X5RC.htm

[Snochaser]

Brian, I'm sure you'll do a great job. I'll be paying attention, I'd like to try one in the future.
It looks like it moves effortlessly.
Ben

[Stepside]

Good work!

As for hydraulics, what pump, spool, etc did you get? Do you have the hydraulic components?

what battery are you planning on running? You may want to consider a battleswitch so that you can turn the pump on and off to save battery when you're just rolling around...

[Espeefan]

Wow, this is a new direction for you to be headed, Brian. I'm surprised, in fact, but I'm sure you can pull it off! You wasted no time getting a running model. Looks good in the video already. Think there will be enough room for the hydraulics?

[Brian in PA]

Thank for all the compliments guys! I got my Hydraulics in yesterday. I must say the cylinders are pretty cool. I got the dump cylinder mounted it was easy. I got the boom ones mounted on the frame, but still deciding how to mount on the boom. thanks for looking!

[rcguyfarms]

where did u pick up this hydro system? the pump looks to like it will fit in my track loader better then a leimbach pump.

[fuzzy]

have you thought about a cutting edge for the buckit, save wear and tear

[Brian in PA]

Originally Posted by rcguyfarms

where did u pick up this hydro system? the pump looks to like it will fit in my track loader better then a leimbach pump.

Here is a link Scott. http://hobbyocasion.xopie.com/es/lis...ory/hidraulica The pump it self is about the same as the UMS one.

[Brian in PA]

Originally Posted by fuzzy

have you thought about a cutting edge for the buckit, save wear and tear

I may have to try that!