my attempt at a dozer build

[trucker n]

well this is my first dozer let me know what you think based loosly on a komatsu d61

[trucker n]

[SmallHaul]

Cool looking scratch built dozer. What did you do for drive motors & servos for lift?

Got vids?

[trucker n]

well the tracks are off my excavators and the lift is not servo 2 servos where not strong enough so i put a motor in there with a shaft through it to each side for the lifti will get some vids up soon

[RCLogger]

Lookin good Neil, what are you using for drive motors

greg

[trucker n]

they are jamco gearhead motors

[RCLogger]

How many inch oz per motor

[RCLogger]

Here is a photo of the chain I use Neil, the front ideler is made on the lathe, you can see at the front of the track frame there is a insert which is spring loaded so that if a rock gets in the chain it just adjusts and keeps on rolling..

[RCLogger]

I use teflon on the bottom of the undercarrage instead of rollers so there is no drag and nothing ever plugs up with dirt

[RCLogger]

My D8 tracks and pads are the same as the Hitachi hoe



greg

[trucker n]

im not sure the rpm on the motors for the tracks they came with them but i bought 6 for my dump truck from ebay at 15 rpm and those i cannot stop them and i paid like 30 bucks oh that link you gave me for the chain i guess you just called them and ordered thanks for all the help greg

[sparkycuda]

Nice build. You have captured the proportions on the cab & body sheetmetal for a D61 very nicely. Since I'm a big Komatsu fan, it is good to see some being built.

[kerst]

nice work!

Kerst

[trucker n]

thanks for the kind words guys video cooming soon

[Stuff]

big and mean! kinda looks russian lol

[dirtpusher9]

Originally Posted by RCLogger

Here is a photo of the chain I use Neil, the front ideler is made on the lathe, you can see at the front of the track frame there is a insert which is spring loaded so that if a rock gets in the chain it just adjusts and keeps on rolling..

Glad to see you post it ,Neil. Have you tested to see how well it pushs yet?

The setup Greg has built is what you need, it would deliver a lot more traction to the ground.

[trucker n]

Yes it pushes ok but needs more traction joe hint hint

[td9clyde]

looks like you have a really good start why no build pics??? i can't wait to see a video and paint

[trucker n]

i guess no build pics as i was on a mission to get it up and running

[ihbuilder]

Niel , flow Gregs build on his tracks and bottom , that should work well for you . I tend to get on the heavy side of things because of the soil I have or lack of


IHSteve