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[Lil Giants]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Thanks Mike. The excavator is not all that heavy for it's size. It is about 50lbs including a 9lbs lead acid battery.

Interesting... the difference between using aluminum vs steel. What was the main thickness you used in your undercarriage?

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

Interesting... the difference between using aluminum vs steel. What was the main thickness you used in your undercarriage?

Other than where the front idlers are I think the thickest material is only 3/16. Most of the undercarriage is 1/8 but all of the body and boom are made from 1/16. I used 1/8 on the base of the house too which was a big mistake. I never thought that it would flex it as much as it does but live and learn...If I built another machine I would use at least 1/4 there to stiffen it up.