990 cat loader

[ihbuilder]

Originally Posted by CrewCab59

I just found a 2 part foam used in Wheelbarrow wheels, it's softer than what they used in skid steer tire. I have some samples on the way to try out.It's around 5.50 per lb plus ship.

you got a link ?

[CrewCab59]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

you got a link ?

Sorry about that, I picked up the card at the tire dealer. www.airfreetires.com

Thanks

[Supermario]

Hey Steve been watching your progress and this baby is digging just like the real machine I see tires have been an issue your working through. I'm sure you saw it coming when you changed from aluminum to steel frame. I know you'll get it resolved . Can I make one suggestion..... The bucket function seems really, really fast. If you could slow down the bucket function it may give a better impression of the real size and scale of it. With 20+ tons in the bucket, you really don't want a snappy fast function I tell ya

Mario

[ihbuilder]

Thanks , Mario I'm pleased with it except a few little bugs ( valves & tires ) I was informed , that to use this machine in the rubber pits , I'll have to put a GP straight edge bucket on it or I may tear up the carpet at indy next year .

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

Thanks , Mario I'm pleased with it except a few little bugs ( valves & tires ) I was informed , that to use this machine in the rubber pits , I'll have to put a GP straight edge bucket on it or I may tear up the carpet at indy next year .

Lol
You better not tear up the carpet at the Marriott !! They might not let us return or worse yet, impound all our toys until the carpet is paid for.

I just had a crazy thought..... Could you make bucket teeth that would mount to actual shanks? The teeth could be cast out of some softer metal and actually wear out depending the material your in ??? ....I know, crazy.

That loader digging rubber pellets ??? Hope you got a big coal bucket for it load a truck in 3 scoops

[ihbuilder]

Originally Posted by Supermario

Lol
You better not tear up the carpet at the Marriott !! They might not let us return or worse yet, impound all our toys until the carpet is paid for.

I just had a crazy thought..... Could you make bucket teeth that would mount to actual shanks? The teeth could be cast out of some softer metal and actually wear out depending the material your in ??? ....I know, crazy.

That loader digging rubber pellets ??? Hope you got a big coal bucket for it load a truck in 3 scoops

I'm going to try but with steel . I'll wear them out here yea it'll load Brian's green bucket in 3 scoops . About 6-7 for my big Mack .