1/3 size skidsteer

[onadplanebill]

Originally Posted by Stacked smoker

Bill,

Way cool build!!!! I have been contemplating building a larger RC skid loader for a few years and havnt gotten around to it. What size would you recamend? You mentioned 1/4 and 1/3 scale that you have built? Which was more easy to put together and make/ find parts? Ie motors and tires making batteries fit? Fab work is not a problem its the rc and electrical that I im fuzzy on. Any more info or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Caleb

well both were quite a challenge..
1/3 scale used 1 motor per wheel. very easy, no drivetrain like the smaller 1/4 scale( front wheels used #50 chain for drive )
also a bit more room in the larger one
parts were the same in both models, wheelchair parts, easy to find
rc is simple with picture above, actuators work from simple dpdt switches
more pics in my photo bucket
thanks for nice comment, here to help if I can
Bill