Power leveler,& Steiger build

[FreddyGearDrive]

Since I sold my dozer,now I need something to make & smooth rds on the site.So this is my version of a power rack.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics480.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics497.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics501.jpg
Then just had to take er out side for a couple of pics.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics504.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics505.jpg
Since she was outside in the dirt for a round of pics.Might as well do a vid.:D
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/th_TruckPics506.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/?action=view&current=TruckPics506.mp4)
I can't wait to get the wheels on er,so I can control the depth.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[spudd]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ihbuilder]

:eek: typical landscaper :D:p:p whats next Scotts skid steer with a rock hound :rolleyes: or a york rake ;) Looks great Freddy :D

[fhhhstix]

You did another fantastic job there Freddy.

Travis

[Brian in PA]

Jeez Freddy! r u missing landscaping that much?:rolleyes::rolleyes: JK looks great!

Brian

[Snochaser]

How bout a PTO broadcast speader for the seed and 12-12-12, then on to the straw blower. Nice job FGD.

Ben

[rc_farmer]

FGD, that is nice!

[spudd]

well???????????? wheres the wheel kit?????????????? its been a day now!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cossett]

Hey FGD I've heard of out sourcing work for you new house but the gardening work your taking it a step feather LOL

Cheers Tracy

[siuvinson]

Great work FGD! You guys amaze me with the stuff you come up with...I never would have thought it would work as well as it does w/out the video proof!

[Claus]

Any photos of the Steiger? Did you do it the same as the Ford? I know they are basically the same tractor with different engines but I love the Steiger soooo much more!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Yea Brian,it puts me back 5 yrs in time when I run this thing.
Steve,funny you should mention a rock hound,that was what I was going to make first.Now it looks like it will be second.:D
Spudd,I'm on #5 wheel kit so far.Everytime I make one,it winds up in the scrap pile,& I start over. Just can't seem to get it the way I want.But # 6 will be the keeper!
Cossett,she might be little,But it works as good as the $10,000 dollor units I used in the 1:1 side of things.
Ok Claus! Here's the build thread.:D
This is my version of the Steiger changing into something usefull.
First the toy!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics453.jpg
Down to the bones.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics456.jpg
First butch in the diffs.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics458.jpg
Now this one is getting Lead,every where I can hide it.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics460.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics462.jpg
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This one gets a little different drive line.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics466.jpg
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More lead!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics470.jpg
Now the electical part.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics473.jpg
On it's way back.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics476.jpg
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Well the only thing left,is the engine,tires & wheels & paint.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Cossett]

With all farming equipment your doing are we going to see a new transporter built to move it around your different sites ?????

Cheers Tracy

[Claus]

Sweet!! Love it Fred.

[Espeefan]

Nice work on both pieces of equipment, Fred. You did a nice job stuffing the inards of the Steiger. The power leveler seems to work really well. So how heavy do you suppose your Steiger is now? And what kind of battery pack are you running on it?

[Claus]

Why the change of drivetrain? Is one better than the other or is it more about your tractor's personal space?

[Ken Orme]

Is there anything that grinds up the dirt other than the hex bar.

Tractor conversion looks good also. What size is it and where can one be purchased?

Ken

[Claus]

Here you go Ken, your choice of duals or singles.
http://www.outbacktoystore.com/1-16th-Scale/1-16th-Prestige-Series-Panther-III-PTA-4WD-with-Duals
http://www.outbacktoystore.com/1-16th-Scale/1-16th-Prestige-Series-Green-Steiger-4WD-Cougar-III-PTA-280-with-Wide-Singles
Fred I have two Steigers myself, would love to see one of them converted someday. I have been wondering about a set of Stainless Chem Farm fertilizer tanks mounted to the front to mount the batteries leaving more room in the tractor for maybe a 3 speed.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/TD%2025/008.jpg

[Juganought]

I got mine cheaper on the bay.....

[Ken Orme]

Claus;

Thank you for the information.

Ken

[Espeefan]

Fred, kind of curious how you bolt the axles up. I can't see any sign of how you do it. I can only guess you have an angle bracket that screws to the side of the die-cast model, and then the axles bolt to the bottom channel? That's how I'd do it, anyway.

[dirtpusher9]

That's great work, but I don't know why you want to move a little dirt at a time insted of buying my dozer and srcaper and doing it right. I'll make you a good deal.

[fhhhstix]

Fred, kind of curious how you bolt the axles up. I can't see any sign of how you do it. I can only guess you have an angle bracket that screws to the side of the die-cast model, and then the axles bolt to the bottom channel? That's how I'd do it, anyway.

Look at the 4 screws in the stock mounts right above the axles.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics473.jpg


Travis

[Espeefan]

Look at the 4 screws in the stock mounts right above the axles.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics473.jpg


Travis

One hole in the frame, but the axles have two? Were the axles holes slotted? New holes drilled? Or just shimmied around until one hole lined up?

[fhhhstix]

Nate I would say Freddy just drilled new holes where he needed them. The black Tamiya plastic (I think it is ABS) holds threads really well. I hope this helps.

Travis

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Claus,I like to try different drive configurations,till I find the keeper.
Espeefan,My flippin scale is boxed up somewhere,& don't have a way to weigh er now. I will tell you it's a lot heavier than when I first took er out of the box.
Travis Thanks!
Joe! This is perfect with you owning the dozer.You can do the rough grade,& I'll do the finish grade. Plus gives us a good reason to get together,get some gradin done,Then have acouple of pops to celebrate a job well done!:D
Ken,there is a little more inside the preseeder,but for some reason my camera didn't want to work right for that part of the build.;)
Well.....It only took 6 shots at the wheel kit:o Till I could post it up for you boys to see.
Here's what I came up with.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics512.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics511.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics508.jpg
Then of course,the vid!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/th_TruckPics509.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/?action=view&current=TruckPics509.mp4)
Can't wait to see how this baby works now!
Hopefully,the ground will be dry enough to but er to work today.
Wanted to giv'er a shot yesterday,but it's been rainin for the last couple of days,& it's all mud.:mad:
But! Today,sunny & hot!:D
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[rockNmayhem]

Freddy the rear wheel setup looks pretty good on there. I can't wait to see what she does now that you can change the grade. Next you need to install a plow on the front of her so you can start plowing snow this winter.

~Tyler~

[Espeefan]

Wow, that power leveler looks fantastic, with the addition of the rear lift wheels. Even if you work with the more basic tools, you still manage to crank out some incredible looking, and functional models.

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks guys!
Ok Joe! This is why I don't need a dozer anymore havin this baby.
Now this vid shows just how good this baby works!
:D http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/th_MVI_4781.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/?action=view&current=MVI_4781.mp4)
Pretty slick huh? My arm is killin me from patten myself on the back for this one!:D:D
Here's another vid,made a few while I was at it.So might as well share them w/you'all
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/th_MVI_4777.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/?action=view&current=MVI_4777.mp4)
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[rockNmayhem]

Freddy looks like the tractor is doing great. It's amazing how well that power leveler works even on the larger dirt.