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Old 10-29-2011, 09:13 PM
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Default Scratch build track loader project (running again)

Missing a not having a loader any more, I have begun to build a track loader. I will be using the cab and hood off a bruder model and rest will be out of steel. I have no plans to run a hydro system, instead I will use Firgelli mini actuators. I saved some parts I built for the wedico loader and will use them on this build. I am starting with the track system first. I purchased the pads and roller chain from Izzy a long time ago. Don't mind the bunched up roller chain, I will cut it to length after I make the front wheel mounts.




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Old 10-29-2011, 09:50 PM
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Should be a nice project, Scott. What motors are you using? How are you making your tracks?
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Old 11-01-2011, 08:36 PM
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track loader is drivable now. Next I will work on the loader arms and bucket

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Old 11-01-2011, 10:05 PM
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Nice work! Looks like you are off to a great start!!
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Old 11-02-2011, 05:58 AM
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Lookin real good so far!Can't wait to see how the actuators work out for you.
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Old 11-02-2011, 06:35 AM
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looks cool Scott! What are you using for tracks? They look great.

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Old 11-02-2011, 04:03 PM
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ansi roller chain #35 and pads made by IZZY. These were left over parts from his dozer build
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Old 11-02-2011, 09:26 PM
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Real good Scott - I ended up grinding the ears off my front idlers - mostly due to dirt and compost rather than the rubber....also light to no spring tension on your tracks...

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Old 11-03-2011, 02:21 AM
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About a day before you posted this build thread I was thinking of contacting you to see if you still had your old set of loader arms for a conversion to my Stahl track loader... you must have seen the same idea from Brel's thread too, huh?

Did you sell all the longer arms you had made earlier? Mike Craig still have the pattern?
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Old 11-03-2011, 06:10 AM
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Joe I sold the wedico loader with thew long arms on it. I do still have the auto cad file I made the long arms with.
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Old 11-05-2011, 10:48 PM
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Got the loader geometry figure out after messing with all day. I ordered some higher reduction motors to replace the fergilli motors. It will lift a load of rubber, but is lacking some power currently.

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Very nice. I like the quik-tach bucket. Opens up the possibilities for lots of different attachments.
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Old 11-06-2011, 08:26 AM
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awsome work !!
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Old 11-06-2011, 08:44 AM
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Awesome job on the loader so far,luv the quick attachment
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So these would be the longer arms that you custom made? Do you have a pattern for the stock length?

The electric acuators seem a little slow currently and now you're gonna add more reduction yet?

You put this all together quite quickly.
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Old 11-06-2011, 05:38 PM
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So these would be the longer arms that you custom made? Do you have a pattern for the stock length?

The electric acuators seem a little slow currently and now you're gonna add more reduction yet?

You put this all together quite quickly.
new design off the old autocad file I have on wedico loader arms. No pattern off the stall track loader. The actuators are faster then u think, they straining under load of lifting just rubber. I found some new gear reduction motors for under $10 a piece and figured I would give that try first. I hope the reduction will fix the issue otherwise I will have pony up for hydro cylinders. Come on joe u should know from the past how fast I build, but I still have detailing to do. I wanted to see if the idea would work.
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Old 11-06-2011, 06:37 PM
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You misunderstand, I would like the stock length wdc 966 loader arms to modify my Stahl t/l. I would like to modify my track loader similar to Brel's with longer tracks so it isn't so tippy.
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Old 11-06-2011, 07:09 PM
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Old 11-08-2011, 12:48 PM
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Default Re: Scratch build track loader project

I switched to one of my computer radios with higher EPA. That made a difference and the Firgelli's work much better now. No need for more reduction motors. I did find a couple of attachments for the quick attach I made any years ago. I have a set of forks bucket and material handing arm. I am open for other attachment ideas.

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Old 11-08-2011, 07:47 PM
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Very nice job, Scott!!. The operation of it looks great. I look forward to more of your progress.

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