New project! Bruder cat track loader Update 1/4/12
 

As I wait for the finishing touches for my tri-axle i decided to build something to load with. I really like the looks of he track loader and I have seen some really great conversions. So I decided to this one after some research. I really liked Pumptech's drive configurations. Here are some pics after I got the hubs made and mounted. Thanks for looking!

Brian
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Looks good Brian. Nice good job on the hubs.

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Hi Brian,

Have been thinking about using those micro gearmotors for the drive in my Liebherr 574 Loader - how do you find them ? I would be using four - one on each wheel.

Andi

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Thanks Scott!

Here ya go http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PL994.html

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Perhaps you can give us a demonstration in 28days:D
Did you add a pintle hitch on the triaxle so you can pull a 25T tag-a-long?

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what are going to use to make the loader work?

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Thanks for the link Brian, I have found them from a UK ebay seller ! Are they any good ? Do they have enough power to move the Cat with some weight on it ?

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This is one cool project Brian, can't wait to see it up and moving.:D:):cool:

Big John

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LOL! Maybe Steve. I hope so anyway. As for the itch, not a bad idea , maybe on the nest truck.:cool:
Scott, Its going to be hydraulic

No problem, it seems to have a good bit of power. I would have liked to use a bigger sized motor, but I was afraid I wouldn't have the room.

Thanks John!

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Video added 12-18-11
 

Well I am moving right along with this. This is a really fun project! I threw it back together to shoot a vid. The bucket has a full quart of hydro oil in it. I'm happy so far. Thanks for looking!

Brian
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Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Video added 12-18-11
 

Wow, you built that fast Brian. Works great, what ESC did you use?

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Video added 12-18-11
 

I used the sabertooth here is a link

Brian
http://www.dimensionengineering.com/Sabertooth2X5RC.htm

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Video added 12-18-11
 

Brian, I'm sure you'll do a great job. I'll be paying attention, I'd like to try one in the future.
It looks like it moves effortlessly.
Ben

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Video added 12-18-11
 

Good work! :D

As for hydraulics, what pump, spool, etc did you get? Do you have the hydraulic components?

what battery are you planning on running? You may want to consider a battleswitch so that you can turn the pump on and off to save battery when you're just rolling around...

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Video added 12-18-11
 

Wow, this is a new direction for you to be headed, Brian. I'm surprised, in fact, but I'm sure you can pull it off! You wasted no time getting a running model. Looks good in the video already. Think there will be enough room for the hydraulics?

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Update 1/4/12
 

Thank for all the compliments guys! I got my Hydraulics in yesterday. I must say the cylinders are pretty cool. I got the dump cylinder mounted it was easy. I got the boom ones mounted on the frame, but still deciding how to mount on the boom. thanks for looking!
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where did u pick up this hydro system? the pump looks to like it will fit in my track loader better then a leimbach pump.

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Update 1/4/12
 

have you thought about a cutting edge for the buckit, save wear and tear

Re: New project! Bruder cat track loader Update 1/4/12
 

Here is a link Scott. http://hobbyocasion.xopie.com/es/lis...ory/hidraulica The pump it self is about the same as the UMS one.

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I may have to try that!