CAT 5080 Front Shovel

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Figured my 773G needed a good pair, and I didnt just want to get another reg excavator so I decided to build the Cat 5080 Front shovel, I am going to push the envelope on my 3d printers and see how far and how strong I can get this bad boy to go with minimal metal needed....

[bigford]

if anybody can do it in plastic its you brian!!!

[Car5858]

will be watching this one for sure.

[doodlebug]

Bring it on!

[Wiskybilt]

I like the way these dig from grade up. Digging a roadway or face cut out of the bank seems like a better setup than a regular excavater.

[modelman]

I'm no fan of the plastic stuff but I like the machine you have chosen. I prefer the older style shovels but any type of shovel I like and will watch.

[cosworth34677]

nice

[Mustang46555]

I'll be following this build!

[Lil Giants]

Fumotec incorporates 3D printed parts in his models, like the quick coupler on his hoe, seems to be holding up fine.

Other than the lack of weight, I think 3D model will prove to be quite robust.

Will you Brian be building the u/c from steel?

[bigford]

depending on the size of this machine i would buy
the undercarrage from rcbmin . i think they have both rc4wd and
the kat carriages

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Originally Posted by bigford

if anybody can do it in plastic its you brian!!!

tl

Thanks bud

Originally Posted by Wiskybilt

I like the way these dig from grade up. Digging a roadway or face cut out of the bank seems like a better setup than a regular excavater.

I agree

Originally Posted by modelman

I'm no fan of the plastic stuff but I like the machine you have chosen. I prefer the older style shovels but any type of shovel I like and will watch.

Thank you, and yes the plastic isnt ideal but I believe it will work out just fine.

Originally Posted by cosworth34677

nice

Thanks

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

Fumotec incorporates 3D printed parts in his models, like the quick coupler on his hoe, seems to be holding up fine.

Other than the lack of weight, I think 3D model will prove to be quite robust.

Will you Brian be building the u/c from steel?

Thanks Joe, and im debating on steel or aluminum for now, butost likely steel tray and everything else printed, i will be printing traxk pads and other wear and tear items with metal filament. Counter weight will be hollow and filled with brass or lead.

Originally Posted by bigford

depending on the size of this machine i would buy
the undercarrage from rcbmin . i think they have both rc4wd and
the kat carriages

I want to build everything myself, and what they have is too small, this rig scalled is about 12 inches wide and tracks about 18" long tip to tip