New Hollland TJ480 RC

[hauler_10-4]

Well I started this project about 4 years ago. I finally have a little time on my hands to finish it.

Here it is stock


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/tj480001.jpg

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Disassemblied and ready for the R/C equipment


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/tractor001.jpg

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Installed some tamiya TLT axles


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Installed the steering servo in the rear section


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/axles002.jpg


Next mounted a RC4WD transmission with a 55t motor


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/tran.jpg


Connected the front driveshaft


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/001.jpg


Mounted a pivot and universial for the rear driveshaft


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Rear driveshaft connected


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/003.jpg


And the completed tractor. Everything is tucked away nice and neat. I can lift the hood to access the battery and other electronics.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/006.jpg

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I plan in the future to get a set of RC4wd's matt tracks when they come out. It will be probably 4 years from now until i build a folding disc for it...lol. Here's a short video of her running.


http://youtu.be/amVuq0LQ3t0

[Brel]

nice work on the conversion

[Espeefan]

Very cool! I remember when you first started this project. It turned out great. I like the big meats you have on there. Are those Imex Clodbuster tires? Looks like the gearing and speed is perfect.

[hauler_10-4]

Thanks Guys and Nathan there are 2.2" tires.

[mazdaparts]

That looks awesome. Very clean conversion. My son has a JD 9630 that I have thought of converting. Did you lock the diffs or are they open? I almost looks like you need some more weight.

[hauler_10-4]

The rear is locked and the front is open. Shot the video on a hard packed clay track. Next video i'll shoot in the florida sand and you'll see a big difference. Also might try proline's masher tires next.

[hauler_10-4]

Went to the hobby shop today and found a more scale looking tire. They are from a traxxas stempede and are the same height as the original stock tires were. I must say these tractors are a blast to run. Just need to build a implement soon though.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/011.jpg


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[SmallHaul]

Nice clean conversion and nice looking tractor. Good work.

[hauler_10-4]

Thanks guys here's a better video of her in the dirt.


http://youtu.be/pydmiPQIQwA

[mazdaparts]

I really like that tire on there. You just need a big ripper or dirt pan behind it. What gearing are you using?

[Azorean]

Looks really nice...

[SonoranWraith]

Looks much better with the tire switch. Nice work. :)

[rc_farmer]

Great job on the NH conversion. What did you lock the diff. with and do you have any trouble with slippage on the rear diff>

[hauler_10-4]

Used JB weld on the diff and no slipage. Collecting parts now to build a folding disc. Hope to start on it next weekend if nothing pops up.

[hauler_10-4]

Whats a tractor without a operator. Thanks Alex for the new farm hand.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/001-2.jpg


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[DieselKid]

He's a perfect fit Jeremy, glad to see he worked out! Looks right at home up in the cab!:) Wished I'd looked that cool running a 4x4....never could pull off the Burt Reynolds look though, haha.



-Alex