4 Hour Bruder Dozer

[PaulNZ]

slowly each plastic part is replaced with aluminium........nice!

[JohnStilwell]

AWESOME work Reg!!

So how much are you gonna charge for a complete aluminum replacement parts kit for this bruder so we can build one like it?

John

[RCP57]

Hey John! Good to see you're still around here! I'm not sure exactly but if there was a demand I would make the parts. How's the popcorn supply this time of year???

I am slowly trying to rid this thing of the "earth touching plastic". I got 50mm actuators for all four positions but I have discovered that 30mm ones would have worked better on the blade so I will need to get those before I finish it up. Lots of other work to do yet though so stay tuned!

[Joe25]

FWIW I would invest in a set great work

[RCP57]

Here's a short video of it running around....http://youtu.be/TpfMGHOYgJI

[RCP57]

Here's a couple videos of it pushing! I still need to add the cutting edges to the blade so I think it will work pretty well in loose soil considering how wet and heavy the sand was in video 1.

http://youtu.be/5Oj61IHCvHc
http://youtu.be/33QzeIHWhr8

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice job Reg, the blade looks great. Some day when I get around to doing my D5 I might have to talk to you about tracks.

[RCP57]

I finally took the time to make the steel cutting edge for the blade today.

[JAMMER]

Very nice job Reg looks real good. Ed

[RCP57]

Thanks Ed. Sometimes this stuff just gets outta hand... Anyone want a Bulldozer built?

[bigpipespete]

Hi Reg,
how much will one of those cost and did you get my order for the dumpbox ? Thanks !
Mike.

[John T.]

Sure I'll take one ... How much rtr

[Cooper]

You have done some real great work to the little guy!! You might have to rename the thread,, 4 hour dozer?? .

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Cooper

You have done some real great work to the little guy!! You might have to rename the thread,, 4 hour dozer?? .

Maybe it started as a 4hr build but since Reg blamed me for the inspiration....again.... I think this should be called the 4 day dozer maybe?

Looks great Reg! Just when I was happy with what I had you create this!

[RCP57]

Haha, It's definitely not a 4 hour project anymore that's for sure. For those that have expressed an interest, I am going to build one for someone and see how it goes for cost + time, then I will come up with a solid price. I have ordered all the parts for it so I will be putting it together(with some changes/updates) soon. I will keep everyone up to date as I make progress.

Here's a bit more video of mine working. So far I am quite impressed with it considering it's only about 6lbs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfTs...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nRB...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Thanks for looking.

[bigford]

how about one of these??

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by bigford

how about one of these??

Yes, I think that would be sweet! I may order one and try the metal track conversion in the near future. It definitely is a more detailed piece and it also provides another size option. The current one I am doing really is only about D6 size and fits nicely on a lowbed but that big one would provide a lot more pushing power!

[Themonty73]

Hi big ford,

I'm looking to convert one of those to rc, should be a good project if I can get it right.

[JohnStilwell]

Now you're thinkin' Reg.... LOL Two different sizes, with and without ripper, right!!! Assembled dozer or upgrade kits When you get so busy you need help, just let me know....

[RCP57]

You hit the nail right on the head John. I won't be trying to do anything with the ripper on the small Dozers. I will be adding a drawbar option and I want to put a winch on my own. The D10 has a lot more space to work with so it might be cool to have the ripper on.

I need help now!lol I work on this stuff 7 days a week and can't keep up. It's not that I am incredibly busy, just that everything takes way longer to build than I think it should because every piece is a "one of". With the prices I charge, most jobs generate $10-$15 dollars per hour after expenses so I don't think I can afford to hire anyone though....Well maybe Cooper's squirrel....lol