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Hey !
So had a bit of free time this afternoon and weighed it up as I need to think about the balance issue that’s causing it’s to sit on it’s front idlers. I don’t know what happened but I have miscalculated the weight somewhere. Without the blade and arms it’s 51kgs. The blade and arms is 21kgs so that’s why it’s causing an issue.I weighed the ripper metal I have ready to assemble and it’s about 7kgs plus it hangs far about the back it will help balance some of the blade weight. I might have to add some steel ballast to get it right. So in total maybe 80kgs in the end. A bit heavier than I anticipated but the motors still move it about easily I can see my glass bathroom scales getting cracked tho ![]() |
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Looking forward to see the power of this beast on the dirtpiles!
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80kg WOW
![]() Some general measurements of blade? LxH ...the dozer itself LxWxH? I'm not familiar with the background objects in your pictures to get an idea of its size.
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Just some comparative weights from the real machine.
D575A-3SD Super Dozer. Operating weight 336,000 lbs. Counterweight was 11,900 lbs. Had a 90 cubic yard blade. D575A-3SR Super Ripper. Operating weight 289,000. Single Shank ripper could rip 6'9" deep. They were rather large!! Ken
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It's great to see this beast come to life! I LOVE scratch builds!
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That machine looks fabulous with that ripper on it!
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Do we have an update on this fabulous build?. How did it go in the dirt?
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This is one amazing build...
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Hi everyone!
Wow I can’t believe it’s been so long. Life gets in the way too much now but I’m determined to get this done ! Just finalising the rams for the tilt on the blade and should be ready. Below is a video of the ripper hydraulic test which worked out great. More to follow. Thanks for the interest in the build. Rob https://youtu.be/-w3CDwHl3Ww |
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Do we have an update on this fabulous build?. How did it go in the dirt? Is it completed??
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