Wedico CAT 966G II to Sweden

[Actros861]

So this is my wheelloader, i buildt it last year in March. I dont post all pics here, there is almost 150. Link to all of them http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/?start=all

When everything was unpacked i was thinking "wtf is this it cant be a loader" it turned out i was wrong :D Some pics of the build

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3042351.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3052359.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3052370.jpg

Cheted a little bit.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3052378.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3062388.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3062389.jpg

Alongside the Sania t-cab hevyhauler.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3062392.jpg

Call me crazy but I threw out all wdc electronics in the trash before I even tested it. I changed it to Servonaut instead.
Here is the SMX soundmodule, i now its wrong but i just have to have the Scania V8 sound with a screaming turbocharger :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3202427.jpg

S20 (ESC) and BMA (hydraulic ESC)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3202429.jpg

First testdrive outside.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3262438.jpg

More to come...

[SmallHaul]

Nice loader and nice photos.

Question: My Friends's Wedico Loader has 4 tiny screws that hold each wheel to the axle and in your photo it looks like there is one bolt holding the wheel on? is that true?

[Actros861]

Thanks :)

There are 10 small screws that hold the rims together and one bigger in the middle that holds the entire wheel in place.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P3062396.jpg

[SmallHaul]

Thanks, they must have changed that on the newer loaders.

[Actros861]

Maybe they have, my machine is number 708.

I decided to expand the hydraulics of the machine so i can have hydraulic accessories.
First thing i have to do was a new radio i choose the 10channel Sanwa SD-10G.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA062956.jpg

New holders and hoses on the arms.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA092969.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1133101.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1133102.jpg

This was not cheap, new controlvalve and some other things. The pistons is for a snowplow, more on that one later.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC153039.jpg

Its a tihgt fit.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC153049.jpg

The enginebay is really full :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1133103.jpg

Snowchains could be a good idea.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC183062.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC183064.jpg

Some plowing pics :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1283114.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1283115.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1283116.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P1283117.jpg

Oh and a little movie to :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUo5G2fHtow

[pigeonfarmboy]

The hose holder idea is cool. The lines on my 2 lift cylinders are the only hoses I have problems with getting pinched.

[Actros861]

I got my quickcoupler today, i'm really happy with it :)

From the rear

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163168.jpg

side

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163169.jpg

a little strang angle :confused:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163170.jpg

front

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163171.jpg

topview

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163172.jpg

underside

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163173.jpg

and here are the brackets to the bucket and to extra accessories. The one for the bucket is on the left.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163174.jpg

Testmount on the machine

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163175.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163176.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163178.jpg

Servoholder

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163180.jpg

this little arm is gonna be attached to the servohorn, it will certainly be a great fun to mount it.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163181.jpg

A little better view.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P2163182.jpg

[scalelover]

Looks like a nice setup. Who makes the quick attach system? Or is it custom?

--Dan

[Izzy]

Nice quick coupler!

[Actros861]

Looks like a nice setup. Who makes the quick attach system? Or is it custom?

--Dan

I'ts a guy in Holland who make these.

http://www.rmw-technoscalemodels.nl/EN%20Caterpillar.html

Nice quick coupler!

Jepp this is really nice piece :)

[Construction]

Did you buy this in a kit?

Sounds like you did. Where did you buy it from? As i'm curious.

[Snochaser]

Looks like a good find.

[Claus]

That looks like a great toy and a very fun build.

[Pedrocrisostomo]

all you need now is one of Hemi's graders

[Actros861]

That looks like a great toy and a very fun build.

Yes and yes, the price isn't great but i don't care. It's more important to have fun :D

all you need now is one of Hemi's graders

Probably but i don't think he is willing to sell his machine, and if there was a chance of doing that i don't have the money for it :(

By the way i have some big plans for my little loader.
Servo to gearshift gave up so got completely fed up with the gearbox.

Out with the old,

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P9134184.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P9134185.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P9134188.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/P9134186.jpg

New motor, transmission and transfercase: Servonaut VTG450
http://www.servonaut.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p177_servonaut-vtg450.html

driveshafts:
http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/product_info.php?info=p3192_Drive-shaft-completely-10x150.html

http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/product_info.php?info=p3202_Double-cardan-shaft-with-40-mm-bore.html

brushless pumpmotor:

http://www.der-getriebedoktor.de/shop2/artikeldetails.php?aid=2961


and radio: Futaba T8FG Super
http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/futk8010.html

Hopefully i get all the parts in the end of the week :)

[dabears]

Cant wait to see the new guts in. One day ill have a loader to play with.. LOL until then ill drool on everyone elses. haha

[Actros861]

Got some parts today :)

Starting with the easy parts, new driveshafts.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054308.jpg

Brushless pumpmotor.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054307.jpg

The new geared motor with transfercase.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054278.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054279.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054273.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054276.jpg

Futaba T8FG.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054283.jpg

The display :D

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054284.jpg

Sliders on the back.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054299.jpg

Battery 2s lipo 2800mAh

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054303.jpg

And finally the reciver.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054306.jpg

[Actros861]

Changing the drivetrain in a CAT isn't as easy at it seams :p

Motor is nearly in place just a few millimeters lower.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054315.jpg

Front driveshaft is to high up as you can see in this picture.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054316.jpg

Put the pump in to see if it works as i thougt.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054317.jpg

Filter in the same place as original just put it on the other side.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054318.jpg

Valves at the back of the machine.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054319.jpg

I can now put un twin NiMh or one bigger 3s LiPo battery.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054320.jpg

As you can see NiMh is a bit higher than the LiPo battery.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054325.jpg

[Actros861]

Done just a little bit more today.

Split the original holder for pump in two pieces so i don't have to make a new holder for the hood. Here is th right side.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084328.jpg

Not much left of the leftside.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084332.jpg

I placed the valve as high and far back as i could.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084327.jpg

Filter hanging upside down.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084329.jpg

This is how it looks under the hood rigt now, it's not easy to take a good picture on this.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084333.jpg

Got to fix the twisted hoses :p

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084330.jpg

[apfubar]

Looking good. It will be interesting to see what you think of the new drive train!

Cheers,
AP

[Actros861]

Here comes the last pics of the rebuild :)

First is the difference between the brushless and brushed motors.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA054309.jpg

I had to grind some grooves on the sides of the transfercase otherwise the steering cylinders didn't went free.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084337.jpg

This is the inside of transfercase-cover, as you can se there was plenty of material.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084340.jpg

Drivetrain finally in place, not the best looking installation but it works and thats the important thing.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084341.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA084342.jpg

Very steep angle on the rear driveshaft but i think it will work.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA094344.jpg

There are absolutely no place over.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA094346.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA094349.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA094350.jpg

Wasn't happy with the placement of the soundmodule, so when i thought about it there are very little space in the front. Did som measurements and just maybe it would fit. Sadly i was unable to get it in place as a hole unit so i had to put it in one piece at a time.

Lucky me the SMX is in three parts. Lover circuit board.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204411.jpg


Upperside of the upper circuit board, and the aluminium heat shield

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204412.jpg

Underside of the upper circuit board.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204413.jpg

Here it is in very tight space.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204414.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204417.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204422.jpg

Loader back together again,

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204418.jpg

and it's got a driver.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PA204420.jpg

[Actros861]

Looking good. It will be interesting to see what you think of the new drive train!

Cheers,
AP

The new drivetrain is excellent, no slack and almost silent.

Recorded two short films with my phone. The first is without enginesound from the SMX.
WATCH OUT FOR 3:45 I move the camera and it's loud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehqT6yKRSik&feature=plcp

Second is with the SMX on and it takes away all the other sounds from hydraulic pump and drivetrain :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZk-Pkps80&feature=plcp

[Claus]

Tight spaces! Grinding and cutting on such an expensive model and parts couldn't have been a good feeling.

Looks like it works nice.

[Actros861]

You are absolutely right Claus, it doesn't feel good.

I think it works, the real test comes next weekend when i'm going to Oslo Motor Show :D

[ptebbe]

Wow, great job on the rebuild. I'm very curious what you have in mind for the extended hydraulic system. I think I'd try to build a log grabber, but a fully functional snow plow would be cool too.
Paul

[Actros861]

Thanks :)

For the hydraulics i'm actually building a snowplow, somthing like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC7l2Xc9Arc&feature=related

Pallet forks and log grabber is something i'm thinking about :)

[rc13]

Hello, You have done a lot of modification to your 966. I am just beginning my modifications. I had a question for you about the Servonaut electronics. I have just installed the BMA, S20, and SMX. I do see that Servonaut will tell you not to use the SMX with the BMA. They say to use the SMT. But I installed the SMX anyway. Everything seems to work great except the reverse beeper does not work. I got into the setup menu and andjusted the volume for the reverse beeper, but it still does not work. I do have an SMT also. So I tested that too and still no reverse beeper. I noticed on some of your youtube videos that your reverse beeper works with the BMA, S20, and SMX. I emailed Servonaut, but have not received a response yet. Do you have any suggestions for me about the reverse beeper? Also, why does Servonaut tell you to use the SMT instead of the SMX with the BMA?
Or does anyone else know.
Thank you so much,
Eddie

[Actros861]

Hello

That is a strange problem, it should work with any of the soundmodules.

The reason for using SMT is that you get a diffrent enginesound on that module, SMX doesen't have that function. I dont care about that sound so i went for the SMX, and it's just plugged in to S20 and reciver no direct connection with the BMA.

Sorry i cant help you but i have posted the question on both the norwegion and swedish forum. Hopefully they can answer :)

[rc13]

Thank you for the info and the help. You also replied to my friend MoRockN, he was trying to help me too. I stick with my SMX and I will try more bench testing to try to figure out the reverse beeper. I will let you know if I figure it out. If you hear of anything, let me know if you would not mind.

Also, that black V-plow is awesome. I see the video where you have it in a vice. Do you have any videos of it plowing snow? Or maybe you haven't had the snow yet. Anyway, I Plowed snow for 15 years and I operated a V-plow similar to your build. So your plow is very realistic. Were you able to cover the bottom gap in the middle under the center hinge? That is a location on the life size plows where we were always breaking off the boot that covered the gap.

Thanks again,
Eddie

[Actros861]

Get a couple of reply's and with the SMT you should have eurosound for the backup beeper to work with the SMX it should'nt be a problem.

Here are the wiring diagram for S20, SMT and BMA.
http://www.servonaut.de/shop/media/products/0686427001295631318.pdf
The only thing i didn't conect is the kable between BMA and SMX


Sorry no more videos on the plow, the one on YT is just the first test it's completely disassembled now :( We do have the snow, sadly there is some problems with the new drive :(
I'm gonna use some kind of rubber over the gap, time will tell what works ;)

[Actros861]

My V-plow that i started on over one year ago is almost finished ;)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC174539_zpsd39b3353.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC174541_zpsd0e1d767.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC174543_zpsf5cb15c4.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC174542_zpse6d39091.jpg

MAde a little test, one of the quick connections to the hoses has given up so i could only test on side :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrrqVzOaFJs&feature=youtu.be

[rc13]

It looks like the plow is coming along. A hydraulic V-Plow is so awesome... Yes on all of the V-Plows that we operated for parking lot snow removal, we installed a piece of flexible rubber between the two wings at the bottom just under the center hinge pin. This helped to prevent a thin strip of snow remaining after each swipe with the plow down.... Anyway, I will watch for it when it is done.
As for the SMX, BMA, & S20 combo. Thank you for the suggestion on the last reply. Also Servonaut replied to my email that I sent them last week. I asked them the same question about the reverse beeper. Here is what the said in the Reply: Quote from Servonaut:

"""Connect the SMX directly to the sound output of the S20, not to the BMA. Then
you should here the beeper. Use the SMX small black & red wires names F4 and
connect them to the hydraulic pump motor. This is a alternative wiring, moving
the servos will not change the sound, but turning the pump on and off will."""

So, I will have some time later today or tomorrow to bench test that wiring. I will let you know. Thanks again for the suggestions and help.
Eddie

[Actros861]

Couple of more pics on the plow :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC184553_zpse5113d86.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC184554_zpsaf00eb51.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC184556_zps0823c77b.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC184557_zpsebe34728.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC184562_zps85f389ce.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/CAT%20966G/PC184564_zps2c851bc9.jpg

And two videos of the first outside test :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz7H_oKEhfQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB-5eZFD8yU

[RCLogger]

Anders
Are you still digging out from OOLD MAN WINTER ! ! Hope the 966 with the snow blade is helping to save your back and manualing shoveling snow..

Cheers
p.s. spring is just around the corner

Greg

[Actros861]

Yes the winter is still here, but soon spring is here. I coudn't use my loader, last snow was very wet and then it froze. So i had like 2inch of ice on my driveway :p Not ideal for the machine ;)

Yes this week we have had really nice weather up to 10degrees celcius, 50 Fahrenheit. Almost all of the ice is gone so its time for the bucket again :D

[rc13]

Hi, sorry it took so long to get back to you... I did get the Servonaut stuff figured out for my 966. The F4 wires connnected to they hydraulic pump ended up working fine so I left it. The back up beeper works now. So once again thank you for your help. The Servonaut is totally amazing compared to the Wedico electronics. I even installed 2 speakers and a smoke unit.
By the way, nice plow stuff. I watch your youtube videos. Here is one a link to one of my videos on my youtube account if you want to check it out. This is a straight plow on my 574. We have had a good amount of snow this season, so all of my videos are in the snow. Thank you, Eddie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnr3ld2ewd4

[speedy8305]

hey thats a cool attachment ever think of putting small cutting blades on the bottom of the blades?
just a thought

[Actros861]

Hi, sorry it took so long to get back to you... I did get the Servonaut stuff figured out for my 966. The F4 wires connnected to they hydraulic pump ended up working fine so I left it. The back up beeper works now. So once again thank you for your help. The Servonaut is totally amazing compared to the Wedico electronics. I even installed 2 speakers and a smoke unit.
By the way, nice plow stuff. I watch your youtube videos. Here is one a link to one of my videos on my youtube account if you want to check it out. This is a straight plow on my 574. We have had a good amount of snow this season, so all of my videos are in the snow. Thank you, Eddie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnr3ld2ewd4

Good that you got it working :) Is there anything so just ask, I only run Servonaut electronics in all of my trucks and machines except the excavator.
I don't even know how Wedico electronics are, looked at the wiring diagram then I threw it all in the bin and ordered Servonaut instead: D
I have looked at some of your videos too, good stuff :D

hey thats a cool attachment ever think of putting small cutting blades on the bottom of the blades?
just a thought

Now i haven't but it was a good suggestion, thanks :)

[Themonty73]

Wow I do like what you have done to this machine it looks great. Where did you get the chains for the wheels from as I could do with some for mine?

Thank you

[rc13]

Thanks again.... Yes the Servonaut is amazing. I have slowly been converting all of the electronics to Servonaut for all of the machines except the excavators.
My 966 is jammed with stuff and no room for another valve, so I will someday add a valve to my Graupner 574 for a V-plow, so it is nice to see your build. That is a project for next winter. I am in the middle of the USA and we are just finishing the snow season here.

[Actros861]

Wow I do like what you have done to this machine it looks great. Where did you get the chains for the wheels from as I could do with some for mine?

Thank you

Thanks :)
The chains is from a local hobbyshop here in sweden.

Thanks again.... Yes the Servonaut is amazing. I have slowly been converting all of the electronics to Servonaut for all of the machines except the excavators.
My 966 is jammed with stuff and no room for another valve, so I will someday add a valve to my Graupner 574 for a V-plow, so it is nice to see your build. That is a project for next winter. I am in the middle of the USA and we are just finishing the snow season here.

So is mine, but there are some space to spare with another layout inside :)
I still have a bunch to do with it but it's starting to work and look as i want :D

[liftmys10]

Planning on getting a CAT 740, it already includes the servonaut S20, BMA, and SMX or SMT (not sure which sound card.) Seems like the wedico's tend to run smoother with those electronic upgrades? Any feedback on that from users?
Any other upgrades the cat 740 needs to make them run good and built proof? What tends to wear off quickly?

[Themonty73]

Wow this looks great would love to know how much it's cost to do the up grade?
What servo's do you use in the new valve block please?

Can't wait to see move pictures 👍👍