Steiger loader,with Biddles vid!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Well,have a couple of tractors sitting around & figured.What would happen If I flipped the interior around in the cab & maybe but a bucket on er?
So this is what I'm thinkin.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics689.jpg
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The plan is to make a new hood a little shorter & wider.move the exhaust,& do a bit-o-butchin on the cab.
She's no gunna look perfect to a 1:1.Put a can of cat yellow on er. I think it will look just fine. My main goal here is to load dirt.Cheap!
Just happen to have an old alum axle layin around & figured this baby will take the weight hangin out front.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics695.jpg
Then butched in a 350 axle for the rear.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics691.jpg
The trany is a PMD tranfercase bolted to a carson gear reduced motor.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics694.jpg
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Now the loader arms.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics696.jpg
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Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[SmallHaul]

Great idea Freddy.

That is clever thinking.:cool:

[Espeefan]

I agree! Very clever! And it's already looking really good too. You don't waste much time, when designing and building on the fly, do you? Is it going to be hydraulic?

[Azonic]

Yes i have to agree, you are a very smooth and creative builder, makes it look so easy, well done!

But the green will go away right? :)

[Claus]

Very cool Freddy, I like the green, kind of Terex or Euclid looking. I would no like to be the fuel man for your rig though, not easy to get to. The aluminum wheels are a very nice touch, not as cool as spinners would be but still very cool.

[rockNmayhem]

Freddy you never cease to amaze. I never thought about turning the Ford around and seeing a loader in it but now that I sit here staring at yours it makes me want to give it a go. Can't wait to see what you make out with for this machine.

Tyler

[pumptech]

Hey Freddy ,really like your wheel loader idea ,very cool,look foward to seeing more.:D
Kinda reminds me of the 90's Dresser payloader ,used to run one on a pipeyard a long time ago,LOL here's one
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7230872&

[td9clyde]

nah leave her greeeeeeeen terex loader !!!!!!!! :) just a sugestion

[glorydays24]

Freddy, YOU DA' MAN...can't wait to see more. Great idea, keep up the great work.;):D:eek:

Big John

[RCTech9]

This will be sweet!!! Cant wait to see it in action!

[RCLogger]

Are you sure you were not a equipment designer a few years back, because I am sure that is how the wheel loader came to be. Someone was laying in bed and said ( What IF I SPIN THE CAB AROUND ON THAT OLD TRACTOR AND PUT A BUCKET ON IT ) ! ! LOL

Great work agian Freddy...

greg

[Brian in PA]

Fred, you have got a very good idea here. Very innovative!!

Brian

[rc_farmer]

Freddy, U da man!!! You gonna make me buy another tractor :D

[mazdaparts]

**** fine work Freddy. Can't wait to see it finished.

[JensR]

Love it already!
I vote for green, too =)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Holy crap you have to be kidding me! Leave it to you Freddy! Looks great cant wait to see more....Is that my green axle out of my tractor??

[FreddyGearDrive]

Wow! Thanks Guys!
Was all big on paintin er yellow,but now I might leave it green.
Cowboy,didn't see no aluminum axle in your tractor when I took it apart.
Well managed to get the interior flipped around in the cab.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics713.jpg
Then shortened up the frame.Made rear bumper & engine cover.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics720.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics725.jpg
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Now I can start stuffin the guts in er!:D
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[mazdaparts]

The back of the cab looks wrong leaning out. Straight up would be better in my eyes. It does look great though. Very scale though.

[Espeefan]

What a change! That looks really cool! I would have never though a Steiger would have been a good base for a wheel loader. The rear hood look great, and I think the cab looks just fine with the posts leaning both ways. A lot of the older piece of a equipment had cabs a lot like that. Is it a Freddybuilt brand loader? Green paint would be a nice touch!

I like those rims and tires! I know where the rims came from, but the tires?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I would like one of the first Steiger wheel loaders! I think it looks great and you should keep with the Steiger paint colors it would be cool to see what one would of looked like if they did make one out of there parts..

[rc_farmer]

This is not just a conversion......it's a transformation of total proportion. I just ordered another Steiger too....:D

[siuvinson]

Looks great FGD! Very creative and I'd say it could easily pass for something that this company would manufacture!

I may have missed it, but are you using screw drives for the bucket or something else? Surely not hydraulics if this is a "budget build"...

[RCTech9]

Green will look cool!

[Lil Giants]

Ingenius Freddy! :D

You're right, TTM doesn't have hyds on their site anymore. Scale Art makes a mini pump similar in size to Leimbach's and there's several skilled machinists here on the forum that could probably manufacture your valves & cyls for ya. ;)

[FreddyGearDrive]

Once again,Thanks Guys!
Yea Mazdaparts,I'm still toyin w/the idea of moving the back glass straight.Was going to cut about an 1/2" out of it to make it look more real,but turns out I had to stuff some of the runnin gear in it.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics732.jpg
Acouple of people asked if it is going to be screwdrive. Here's what I decided to do.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics735.jpg
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Even managed to get two packs in er. One under the seat & one under the rear chassis.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics736.jpg
Now the cylinders. Had to make up a different mount for rear of cylinders,due to there just a tad to long. But can change them at anytime later down the road. The 40mm are perfect,but can't get them in the bore I want.So once I'm set up right,I'll make a set that will be perfect for this baby.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics740.jpg
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The best part is! It's all gunna fit!:D:D
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[will43209]

WOOOW Freddie!!!!!! Its coming out nicely!!!! I'm gonna keep my eyes on this!!!! Great Work!!!!

[Espeefan]

Nice work, as usual, Fred! So are you running everything on 7.2 volts, or 14.4 volts? Packs in series, parallel, or one for the drivetrain, and one for the pump?

The bucket reach looks good. One thing I was going to ask - are the pivots points and joints on these models bushed at all, or does it not matter? Aluminum will eventually wear out, I would guess. Just curious if anyone worries about that sort of thing. I never really saw any Stahl or Wedico machines up close. Do they run bushings?

Those are some nice battery packs. 2/3A cells, right? Did you build them yourself, in that configuration? I can think of a couple uses for a pack that size. Where did you find them?

[Claus]

Looks great Fred! The price of these things sure adds up fast, don't it?

[JensR]

Fantastic!
Not sure I would classify that hydraulic as low budget, though ;)
I _would_ class this build as very awesome, though :)

Cheers
Jens

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Yep you are killing it old boy!! they look perfect to me no need to change them I would be tickled the way it is.. Any updates on the other project..

[spudd]

wow great job old man!!!!!!!!!!!
when i get old i want to grow up to be just like you.......
well but better looking then you!!!!!!!!!!
that is a great build.i like the idea of keeping it green.weren't the old terex loaders that green????????????

[doodlebug]

Hey Freddy, your loader is better looking, http://agriculture.newholland.com/us/en/Products/Tractor-Attachments-and-Loaders/Agricultural-Tractors/TV6070-Bidirectional-Loaders/Pages/products_overview.aspx this is uglier!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[tootall]

Great job on this. I really like how it is turning out

[Lil Giants]

I never really saw any Stahl or Wedico machines up close. Do they run bushings?

Yes they are brass bushed. ;)

[Lil Giants]

Hey Freddy, your loader is better looking, http://agriculture.newholland.com/us/en/Products/Tractor-Attachments-and-Loaders/Agricultural-Tractors/TV6070-Bidirectional-Loaders/Pages/products_overview.aspx this is uglier!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

My neighbor just bought a brand new one of these this summer, a pretty slick machine. :cool:

[Izzy]

Freddy - I think you will want to make the rear bumper bigger for more weight balance - and the aluminum axel for the bucket end is ideal - great choice.

Izzy

[FreddyGearDrive]

Espeefan,the batteries are tied together & everything runs off of them at 7.2v.
Thanks a ton Guys!
Chris,the back bumper is filled with lead. plus there's lead stuck inside everywhere I could hide it.
This baby is gettin real close to a vid!:D:D
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics751.jpg
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Loadin dirt in days! Make sure this baby works ok,then the bucket.A nice big material bucket.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[rockNmayhem]

Freddy this loader sure is turning out awesome. Can't wait for that vid. I am definitely gonna have to call you tomorrow tho.

Tyler

[Beans]

Once again pops, blowin' it out of the water. Very nice. If you go green are you gonna do a Deere color scheme?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Nate I'm not sure of the color yet.
Here's the first test vid!:D
After this I git too pull it all apart & fix the flippin trany! Had to be a wise guy & push it to the max on carpet.:mad:
But it sure do have more than enough motor,& the speed is perfect.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/th_TruckPics758.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/?action=view&current=TruckPics758.mp4)
Can't wait to jump in the dirt with this baby.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Claus]

Very nice, and better than spending $5K+!

[Brian in PA]

Looks great Fred!1 I like the new thread name LOL! How much $$$ do you have in it?

Brian

[spudd]

Lookin good !!!!!

[Brel]

Nice work Freddy, it looks great

[FabOne]

SUPER job like always Freddy!! Keep us posted.

-Terry

[9W Monighan]

That works very smooth. Where did the bucket come from? What are the dimensions?

[Papy]

Although they had twin bucket cylinders, the green color of the chassis and rugged square look of the cab makes me think to an old Terex 7271 (http://www.equipmentworld.eu/TruckPics/size2/316520_1.jpg)

:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks great Freddy I cant wait to get one!!Never thought I would get a loader but it is looking up..

[glorydays24]

Freddy, everything you biuld turns to gold.:D
Great work friend, can't wait to see more:) And I love the vid;)

Big John

[Lil Giants]

What was that click click when you tried to turn? Didn't install servo horn screw? :D What oz/in servo are you using?

Looks good on the table, but the real story will be told when it's in the dirt. :)

[FreddyGearDrive]

Brian,I'm going to add it up tonight.Off the top of my head,I would have to say around $1800. in parts. Which I don't think is bad at all.
9w,the bucket is off of a JD 1/16 scale toy.
Joe the clicking is the wonderful trany skippin gears. But it's all fixed now!:D
Speaking of what I had to use for a trany.It only took 5 time out of the machine before I got smart & remade the trany end plates.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics766.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics770.jpg
Well here's some shots of her almost done.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics759.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics760.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/TruckPics768.jpg
Now the workin vid! Try not to laugh to hard at my operating skills.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/th_TruckPics771.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/The%20best%20of%20freddy/?action=view&current=TruckPics771.mp4)
I'll get better as time goes on.
Not bad for the money invested.:D
Guy's Thanks for the nice complements!
FGD

[Azonic]

Great work on this loader, clever and clean, i think it deserves a new bucket! :)

[egronvold]

Good work! I like that you saw (and used) the potential of the tractor. One of a kind is always cool.

[9W Monighan]

9w,the bucket is off of a JD 1/16 scale toy.

Was it from a 544 precision model? Did you ever consider converting one of those?

[Espeefan]

That's awesome. It seems to be working really well. Heck, it just about climbed up the side of the dump truck, with the first bucket full!

[sparkycuda]

Very innovative conversion of tractor to loader - just what we have come to expect from FGD. Always interesting to see what resources will become the latest creation. Really a nice build.

I'm still a newbie, so I can't identify the driveshaft and u-joint combination I see in the picture following the transmission plate image? What brand components are these?

Thanks,
Ken

[Trucker47]

Awesome work! Definatly a more worth it than droppin $5k.

Chris

[mgb]

Very cool, just when you think you've seen it all. :cool:

[rcguyfarms]

still less then kit cost, but I think with mini actuators I can build a loader for half our cost FGD.

[fhhhstix]

Nice machine there Freddy.:cool: Now I remember someone giving me a razing for the way I loaded my bottom dump!!!! You were not very nice to the side boards and does ramming the side of the truck get the bucket over the truck farther or is that just to shake the load down to get more on.:p:p:D:D

Travis

[Lil Giants]

Works pretty good... for a knock off. :D

I was about to ask if your diffs were locked for why the trans skipped, but it looks like the rear axle is open atleast. I tried some Shoo Goo in your red GL in just the last axle for limited slip diff, it improved its traction without causing the steer tires to skid, but it will peel the floats off with the trk loaded & BB's didn't help to keep them on either.

Still got your mig? Need a bigger bucket. 20 guage wouldn't be overly heavy.

You need a better esc for for/rev, ever try Servonaut's S20? I used one for my 850's swing motor, speeds up evenly/smoothly - slows down the same way. They're pricy, but it's the best I've ever tried & quite compact too.

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
9w,that is what the bucket is off of.I took one all apart,but my skills aren't that good yet to pull that off.It's a lot smaller than the stieger.
Sparky,the steel u-joints I buy two in a pack,I'll get the part # for you if you want.
Scott,those actuators are none to cheap,then the cost of a speed controller per actuator,can add up in a big hurry. I agree it would be cheaper.
Yea Joe,I'm waiting on smaller dia wire right now.
The front diff is locked,the rear is open.This thing is unreal in the dirt. It by no means needs the rear locked. If it ever quits raining,I'll try to get a dirt vid in before the white crap hits.
Travis,with rubber for a load,gotta give her a shake to pack it down.:o
Great work on this loader, clever and clean, i think it deserves a new bucket! :)
I agree! So this is the start of my grapple bucket.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics791.jpg
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Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[will43209]

Man Fred!!! It looks good! Any idea about price if u sell these??? Great work!!!!

[spudd]

now that looks like a bucket.nice job freddy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Azonic]

Much better, nice grapple, will it be hydraulic?

[sparkycuda]

Freddy, nice loader build. Really like the new bucket - assembled with JB Weld? Would not have considered it strong enough in that application, with such a narrow joint - nice to know!

Yes, I'd appreciate the brand and part number on the metal u-joints. I have Traxxas shafts I'm using on my Payhauler truck but am not fond of the composite u-joints where they attach to the transmission shaft. Maybe I'll do something different, after seeing yours.

Thanks!

Ken

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Will, not yet.Still makin changes.
Azonic,no more room for another valve,unless I hack the interior. If mechanical don't get it,then I'll start hackin.
Onward with the grapple arms.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics820.jpg
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Man this thing is almost scary lookin.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics836.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics840.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics834.jpg
But she's gunna work just how it's spoda!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics828.jpg
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Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[td9clyde]

looks like a terex loader to me lol nice job Freddy

[doodlebug]

Hey Freddy, Great Job!
"Man this thing is almost scary lookin"

Just in time for halloween:p:eek::D

Cheer's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug

[Tamiya Cowboy]

WOW! :eek: You just keep nailing it every time!

[Beans]

Freakin' awesome pops. One of the coolest yet. You think that little motor will have the hair?

[Brian in PA]

Fred, that is just too cool!

Brian

[RCTech9]

Looking good! Are you going to put Teeth on the Bucket?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
RCTech9,Not sure about teeth on this one,I've already started on a large material bucket for er,might put ripper teeth on that one.
Well...managed to do a little work on my baby.
First mounted the 1000:1 motor to grapple,& made a little sexy cover for the motor.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics863.jpg
I still have to cut out some exspanded metal to cover the air hole.
Speakin of sexy,when I bought this pump,it was for my skidder.
So I shortened the oil tank to fit inside that project. Well turns out if you don't relax the hydraulics after shutting of,over time it will overfill the tank & leak out of the breather. This is what I came up with to fix that little problem.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics865.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics864.jpg
Now ain't that sexy?
& here's a vid of the power test of the grapple.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/th_TruckPics868.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/?action=view&current=TruckPics868.mp4)
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Snochaser]

Great job Fred! Nice to see you back at all the building. Seems you've really shifted to the tractors and the trucks are on hold at the moment. Way to keep the price and build time down by adapting to what already exists.

Ben

[Beans]

Thats slick pops. I didn't think that motor would have the snot, but it seems to work just fine. I think you need to doctor up the styrene housing around the motor though. It looks like hammered sack.

[RCLogger]

I like it Freddy
You can get many different jobs done with that machine... Very cool

Greg

[rockNmayhem]

Hey Fred, the grapple looks like it works pretty well. Surprised at how quick it came together. Now get us some workin vids outside.

Tyler

[Azonic]

That works great and looks very good, great job on this one!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Beans,hows about waitin till it has some paint on it,before you give it such a nice name.
Tyler,I'm workin on it.

Just a matter of time & the white crap will be falling on my side walk,deck & drive way. This year I'm going to see if I can keep mywalks & deck clean of snow via rc only.:cool:
This might mean 12 hr shifts in order to keep up with her on those bad events.:eek:
The more time I can plow in my slippers,the better!
So this is the first weapon in the line coming to make my quest a reality.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics921.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics922.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics923.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics924.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics926.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics927.jpg
Most of the time,you would leave the bucket on & it looks like this.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics928.jpg
I'm not going that route,it only takes acouple of minutes to pull the pins on the bucket. So this baby is going straight to the lift arms.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Claus]

The hook mounted on the bucket is a nice touch!

[Beans]

I like it. Looks clean and true to life. Another beauty.

[Brian in PA]

Fred, that is too cool! you'll have fun this winter clearing sidewalks from inside!

Brian

[Lil Giants]

So what radio do you have in this frankenstein?

If you're gonna be working this hybrid around the clock, then maybe you should tune the mix on the hyds so the pump only activates when needed.

[spudd]

So what radio do you have in this frankenstein?:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::e ek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::e ek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

OH BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Yea Claus,that's a must! Every new machine I puchased,that was the first thing we would do.Weld hooks on the bucket.
So figured might as well put one on the toy version.
You got it Brian! Barco launger snow plowin!:D:D Controlled from next to the fireplace!:cool:
Joe,I have a on/off switch on the radio for the pump. On a long push,I'll turn off the pump,& release the pressure on lift cylinders.So it acks like a float position.;)
Thanks Joe, for helpin me come up w/a name for this mutt! (Frankie)I...LIKE....IT!
Spudd,not to worry! Ole-Joe has a thread or two going!:D
Might just turn into the ball breakin olympics!:D:D
Anyhows,got the carry blade mounted.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics929.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics930.jpg
This is the first litter test vid.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/th_TruckPics931.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/?action=view&current=TruckPics931.mp4)
Now I can make the shoes,& add the finishing touches.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[will43209]

Looking GREAT Freddie!!!! I'll be in touch with you once I move. Looks powerful. Good work Freddie!!!

[siuvinson]

great work on the snow-pusher Freddie! You're making quite the snow removal fleet over the years...what ever happened to the f-350 that you were building w/ the front/rear plows? Last I remember you were pretty much functional, but never did button things all up and get to paint and detailing.

[FreddyGearDrive]

great work on the snow-pusher Freddie! You're making quite the snow removal fleet over the years...what ever happened to the f-350 that you were building w/ the front/rear plows? Last I remember you were pretty much functional, but never did button things all up and get to paint and detailing.

She's ready for paint except for the fenders on the bed. Had a real problem getting them to fit right. Now she's in a box waiting for my move to my new place. Don't have my booth set up anymore.:(
Will thanks!
Well here's a quick vid of Frankie in the dirt.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/th_TruckPics935.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/?action=view&current=TruckPics935.mp4)
Turn up the break out pressure,& she's good till paint.Except for the lights.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Lil Giants]

Adding a rotary broom to your box scraper to get the finer stuff, have it pivot up/down like the the grapple on your bucket. ;)

Build a box on the back of your loader to simulate an engine to power the broom, or could be a ballast box for added traction... the added box to house extra batteries, quick change so you can plow for hrs without waiting for a recharge. ;)

[Espeefan]

That's awesome, Freddy! You are really on a roll with this thing. The snow pusher looks really good, and so does your grapple bucket. Both seem to work just like they should. Nice videos too! By the way, in the blade pusher movie, I saw some smoke rolling across the screen at about the 23-25 second mark! Something on fire? :D

[FreddyGearDrive]

Build a box on the back of your loader to simulate an engine to power the broom, or could be a ballast box for added traction... the added box to house extra batteries, quick change so you can plow for hrs without waiting for a recharge. ;)
Espeefan,Thanks! The smoke is from my ears,happens when I'm really involved in things!:rolleyes: Actually, it's medicine for my eyes.:D:D
Joe,great minds think alike!:eek:
Frankie's new fannie pack.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics940.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics942.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics943.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics945.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics946.jpg
Think 6000 mil/amps is enough??
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very impressive Freddy looks like it works great! The box blade looks great too you should just do a quick attach mount on it so you don't have to take the bucket off that is how most guys here run them so when they are done pushing they can do some moving of piles if you need any picks they make them here in my town they have probly 20 or so sitting out front for everything for a skid to really big pay loader ones I think the biggest is 20 wide..

[FreddyGearDrive]

Yea paul,didn't want to make the first one to wide,don't know what she'll push yet in the snow. If it pushes it like nothing,I'll build a bigger one,& put this one on a tractor.
Well Joe's got me thinking.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics947.jpg
Finding this broom the right size,is the hardest part of the build.
So it all down hill now.:rolleyes:
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Grainfarmer]

Great conversion!

....the poor Steiger... :(:(:(

[Lil Giants]

So do you have the hyd pump wired to the fanny pack and the rest of the model to the batts within?

[pumptech]

Hey Freddy ,awesome job on the loader,it turned out great!! Looks like it runs perfect,luv the attachments you made for it.Enjoyed the vids!!:)
Tommy

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Grainfarmer,I'm willin to bet that out of the thousands of toy tractors ertle sold. This one will get the most use out of it before it goes to the garbage. Now just think of all the ones that are just sitting out side rustin away waiting for someone to come & play with it. Where as this one will always be loved,sheltered,rust free & used.Not to mention a movie star!:rolleyes: :D
Just what every new toy tractor sitting in a box,hopes will be their destiny. So I'm not to sure about that poor Steiger thing.;)
Joe,all the batteries are tied together to act as one big battery,7.2v.
I've yet to run this thing dead,so far on just two batteries 3600mil/v she went 30 min & still was running strong.Now that's not running the pump the whole time. It won't be long,& I'll know how long she's good for at a crack.
Well here's some progress on the broom.
First a place to but some bearings.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics950.jpg
Now pieces parts cutting.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics949.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics953.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics954.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics956.jpg
Soon we be broomin!
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[FreddyGearDrive]

We be broomin!:D
Here's a few pics of the assembly & then a test vid.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics959.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics958.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics963.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics964.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics965.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics971.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics972.jpg
& the vid.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/th_TruckPics969.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/?action=view&current=TruckPics969.mp4)
See if I can true the twisted wire shaft a little better,make acouple covers & wheel kit. She's good to go!
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Lil Giants]

Dayum Freddy, you knocked that one out the park! :cool:

Make another for me please, seriously. :)

And could you add a box in front to catch the debris from the broom? Like a dust pan, have it servo operated to dump ;)

[ihbuilder]

Me too Freddy , but about 12" wide :D;) I'll wear it out in a month cleaning this shop :eek:

[Beans]

You're a beast pops. Can't wait to see whats next.

[RCLogger]

Thats Great Freddy !
I need to hire you to clean up my garage, you could get-er-done.. Great mulitipurpose machine..

greg

[fhhhstix]

Whats taking so long don't you have this pile painted yet. Why didn't we get a video of the broom in the kitty litter, are some scraps of paper and a piece of wood the best you could come up with.:p:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

Hey Travy . I could send him some aluminum chips :eek::D

[FreddyGearDrive]

Whats taking so long don't you have this pile painted yet. Why didn't we get a video of the broom in the kitty litter, are some scraps of paper and a piece of wood the best you could come up with.:p:D

Travis

YO! FIDDLE! Pull you nose outta Stevies butt & check this out! At least this backwards azz tractor works:p:p!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/th_TruckPics973.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/?action=view&current=TruckPics973.mp4)
Let's see your build shelf queen do that.:eek:
Thanks for lookin!
FGD:D

[fhhhstix]

How many passes are you going to have make to get it clean.:p:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

alright quit fidlin with it and get it down here to clean this shop :eek: Oh wait I'll have it done till you get here :rolleyes:

[Beans]

Its never looked so fun to sweep out the garage. Nice one pops.

[Snochaser]

Gosh, no angle !? What a half azz attempt at a broom. Lol

[fhhhstix]

Gosh, no angle !? What a half azz attempt at a broom. Lol

I agree I think it definitely needs to angle and some dust skirting around the front and sides.:D

Travis

[Espeefan]

Awesome. This just keeps getting better and better. I can see how your post count and rep points have been maxxed out! Ha ha.

[FreddyGearDrive]

Awesome. This just keeps getting better and better. I can see how your post count and rep points have been maxxed out! Ha ha.

Yea,ain't that something?Seems we have a couple of funny Guys in the mod force. Now,I wonder who that could be??:rolleyes:
Thanks Guys for the comments,complements & suggestions!
FGD

[td9clyde]

nice job on that broom freddy what next a mini snow blower? for that white stuff you like so much :D :p

[FreddyGearDrive]

nice job on that broom freddy what next a mini snow blower? for that white stuff you like so much :D :p

BINGO!
All's I need is some augers,been going to every toy site I can find to see if there is a toy out there that has the right augers for the build.
There's a couple of combines that look like the augers would work,but there is no way I'm spending over $300 for two plastic augers.
Was going to make them out of alum,but what a pain. But if this is what I have to do,so be it. Already cut out one section to see if I can pull it off,& man does it look rough!:eek:
So if anyone has some plastic augers layin around they want to get rid off,Please drop me a p/m. They have to dump in the middle. So there is a left thread on one side & a right hand on the other side.
Thanks guys!
FGD

[FreddyGearDrive]

Well made up the covers for chain & motor. Nothing to exciting!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics979.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddies%20newest/TruckPics978.jpg
Thanks for lookin.
FGD
Just so you boys know,the broom is on a fixed angle. No room in the machine for more goodies to power angle.Unless the interior goes.

[firefighter-1177]

What about one of these Freddy? After some of the other things you've hacked up 30 bucks aint bad. lol


http://www.outbacktoystore.com/1-16th-scale-implements_2/1-16-Grain-Auger-w-black-frame-crank

[Lil Giants]

If you "fixed" the broom solid to the loader arms and used the tilt cyl for angling?

The flighting on Ken's link looks pretty tall; double augers, might work pretty good. :cool: If you cut the auger in half & turned the flighting around, would that give you rt & lt hand?

[dirtpusher9]

Why not use washers for the augers. Just cut the washer and twist it, then weld or solder it to the shaft. Keep lining them up and you have an auger.

[SonoranWraith]

Maybe some guide wheels so you get the broom consistent height for every pass? I like dust skirting idea too. Looks and works great. :)

[Izzy]

so ya aturned a loader into a Zambonie machine great ..... just when I thought this thing had potential.......I do like her - looks good and a good durable model. What RPM motor are your running on the broom?

[CustomClod]

Looking great freddy! Love the attatchments to! Great work on this!
Scott