my attempt at a dozer build

[trucker n]

well this is my first dozer let me know what you think based loosly on a komatsu d61http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer007.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer006.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer005.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer004.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer003.jpg

[trucker n]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer002.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/dozer001.jpg

[SmallHaul]

Cool looking scratch built dozer. What did you do for drive motors & servos for lift?

Got vids?

[trucker n]

well the tracks are off my excavators and the lift is not servo 2 servos where not strong enough so i put a motor in there with a shaft through it to each side for the lift:)i will get some vids up soon

[RCLogger]

Lookin good Neil, what are you using for drive motors

greg

[trucker n]

they are jamco gearhead motors

[RCLogger]

How many inch oz per motor

[RCLogger]

Here is a photo of the chain I use Neil, the front ideler is made on the lathe, you can see at the front of the track frame there is a insert which is spring loaded so that if a rock gets in the chain it just adjusts and keeps on rolling..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/undercarrage003.jpg

[RCLogger]

I use teflon on the bottom of the undercarrage instead of rollers so there is no drag and nothing ever plugs up with dirt
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/vid004.jpg

[RCLogger]

My D8 tracks and pads are the same as the Hitachi hoe

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/D8N012.jpg

greg

[trucker n]

im not sure the rpm on the motors for the tracks they came with them but i bought 6 for my dump truck from ebay at 15 rpm and those i cannot stop them and i paid like 30 bucks oh that link you gave me for the chain i guess you just called them and ordered thanks for all the help greg:)

[sparkycuda]

Nice build. You have captured the proportions on the cab & body sheetmetal for a D61 very nicely. Since I'm a big Komatsu fan, it is good to see some being built.

[kerst]

nice work!

Kerst

[trucker n]

thanks for the kind words guys video cooming soon

[Stuff]

big and mean! kinda looks russian lol

[dirtpusher9]

Here is a photo of the chain I use Neil, the front ideler is made on the lathe, you can see at the front of the track frame there is a insert which is spring loaded so that if a rock gets in the chain it just adjusts and keeps on rolling..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/logger_02/undercarrage003.jpg

Glad to see you post it ,Neil. Have you tested to see how well it pushs yet?

The setup Greg has built is what you need, it would deliver a lot more traction to the ground.

[trucker n]

Yes it pushes ok but needs more traction joe hint hint

[td9clyde]

looks like you have a really good start why no build pics??? i can't wait to see a video and paint

[trucker n]

i guess no build pics as i was on a mission to get it up and running:)

[ihbuilder]

Niel , flow Gregs build on his tracks and bottom , that should work well for you . I tend to get on the heavy side of things because of the soil I have or lack of :p


IHSteve

[trucker n]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/th_komatsu003.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/?action=view&current=komatsu003.mp4)
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/th_komatsu002.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/?action=view&current=komatsu002.mp4)
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/th_komatsu001.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/?action=view&current=komatsu001.mp4)

[modelman]

Trucker n-dozer looks like it works okay. Nice job!

[aussierolla]

looks sweet glad to see that it works fine

[dirtpusher9]

Alright Neil, looking good. I bet it is eazy to operate with that long trackframe. I see what you mean about getting some traction to the ground though. Once you get some cleets it will be stout. What drive motors are you running, or did I miss that?

[td9clyde]

Nice job!!!!! looks like it works and it is a different brand that i have seen on here nice job keep building

[trucker n]

joe they are jameco gearhead motors not sure the rpm as they where on the tracks when i got them:)

[trucker n]

joe and greg those motors on the tracks are jameco 151441 motors 100/1 reduction 12 v 57 rpm does not tell you the torqe of them hope this helps:)

[modelman]

I think they are rated at 30.6 oz. in. of torque.

[td9clyde]

Would those work for a 50 lbs model dozer?

[RAIDERS]

nice job!!

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey neil great job on the dozer build...Didnt take you long to put that together...Nice one to add to your collection...you should get a few pics up of your fleet all together

[trucker n]

well i think i got my dozer finished got some track frames made i did the tracks myself i went with greg rc loggers advice and put some 15rpm motors has the power but kindoff slow here are some pics will get vid soon
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family039.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family038.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family037.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family043.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family042.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family041.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/neilo68/family040.jpg

[td9clyde]

looks good nice work how do you like the traction now ? better pushing?

[Espeefan]

Nice work. The tracks look great. I have to say the budget builds are an inspiration to us all. Just goes to show you don't need to have a ton skills and fancy equipment, or even deep pockets to enjoy a dirt pushing machine.

[trucker n]

looks good nice work how do you like the traction now ? better pushing?

Nice work. The tracks look great. I have to say the budget builds are an inspiration to us all. Just goes to show you don't need to have a ton skills and fancy equipment, or even deep pockets to enjoy a dirt pushing machine.

thanks guys the pushing is better the wheel speed is slower than i want but more speed less torqe and i think it came out good and no hydraliks all electric so im happy there :D

[gun]

Great build Id like to build a dozer but it looks like its way over my head! Good job on the build