View Full Version : Warner & Swasey Gradall M-2460 (1/14)
Krewmember
02-15-2019, 08:50 PM
This is a build I have wanted to do for a while. I have always liked the unique design of gradall excavators and it's truck mounted. I love truck mounted earth movers :p
I picked the M-2460 because the carrier is almost the same as the ones Bucyrus Erie used for their crane trucks, and I have a soft spot for 50's-60's equipment :rolleyes:
My bucyrus erie crane truck is on deep back burner at the moment, I'm just going to reuse the carrier for the gradall.
Anyway. after searching for a while I finally found a original manual for a good price.
https://i.imgur.com/WFYzfjBh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CacVHfgh.jpg
Here is a cool old photo of one using a grading blade and a 12' boom extension.
https://i.imgur.com/oFywZ8mh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ta4qeeYh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cH6KTv0h.jpg
I have already started on the boom. So more to come.
Shawn
liftmys10
02-16-2019, 01:16 AM
Subscribed. At work we have the newer version of the gradall. They use it often to clean up the v ditches. Cant wait to see yours up and running!
Krewmember
02-16-2019, 01:33 PM
It seems like cleaning ditches is a common use for gradalls. The first one I ever saw was digging out ditches, so as a kid I used to call them "ditch diggers" :p
I finished the plates for the boom. The next step is to get some cold drawn steel round and make a welding jig.
https://i.imgur.com/IKgamj8h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4Awjbzph.jpg
More to come.
Shawn
Zabco
02-16-2019, 06:40 PM
Cool build, I always liked watching a Gradall working. Was amazing to see what a skilled operator could do with that boom. Used to drive by the factory on a regular basis. Will be looking forward to seeing your build progress.
skeeter
02-17-2019, 01:25 AM
This will be neat to watch being built!
kerst
02-17-2019, 07:25 AM
Yes, this will be interesting! I will follow this project closely!
Kerst
9W Monighan
02-17-2019, 11:16 AM
The first Gradall was built on a Linn Halftrack truck.
http://www.badgoat.net/Old%20Snow%20Plow%20Equipment/Trucks/Linn%20Tractor/Daryl%20Gushee%20Gradall%20Linn/GW640H480-8.jpg
http://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EPSON038-1024x814.jpg
sparkycuda
02-17-2019, 12:49 PM
The equipment distributor I worked sold Gradall in 50s & 60s. Definitely unique. Will be fun to follow this build!
FabOne
02-17-2019, 02:06 PM
INTERESTING build! Keep us posted!
-Terry
frizzen
02-17-2019, 09:55 PM
That's a wild machine! Am i seeing a Hydraulic boom elevation with a Cable crowd line?
Its a shame there's not much of a crane house to hide electronics inside. I can't wait to see where you go with this
Krewmember
02-17-2019, 11:13 PM
The first Gradall was built on a Linn Halftrack truck.
Now that is a pretty cool looking machine, it would be perfect for loading one of these Linn dump trucks. I will need a truck to load after I finish the Gradall.
Hmm... :thinking: :D
http://www.tenfourmagazine.com/OldTimeTrucks/2007/MayOTTpic.jpg
That's a wild machine! Am i seeing a Hydraulic boom elevation with a Cable crowd line?
Its a shame there's not much of a crane house to hide electronics inside. I can't wait to see where you go with this
Yes, it is indeed pretty unique. Looking at the diagrams for the main boom it seems to use a big hydraulic cylinder (or two? facing opposite to each other :confused:) and some kind of cable rigging, which I don't understand yet.
The lack of space is something I did not foresee. It will be a interesting challenge for sure.
https://i.imgur.com/s7RVv07h.png
https://i.imgur.com/uUf73xNh.png
Even the swing is hydraulic using a pair of cylinders pulling a chain around a sprocket :confused:
https://i.imgur.com/WgYtJJah.png
Shawn
9W Monighan
02-18-2019, 08:37 AM
Judging from your parts book, that machine didn't rotate 360deg.
Interesting setup with the two hydraulic cylinders.
I've ridden in that Linn dump truck before you posted. I know the owner.
Krewmember
02-18-2019, 10:23 AM
Judging from your parts book, that machine didn't rotate 360deg.
Interesting setup with the two hydraulic cylinders.
I thought that too. But I found this cool Gradall marketing film for the M-2460 and it shows it rotate 360 but not continuous rotation just 360 lock to lock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exthr1URWD0
Jared
02-22-2019, 09:56 PM
I haven't been on in a little while. I'm reading the Gradall book right now and was thinking someone needs to build one and here you are!
Krewmember
02-23-2019, 11:41 PM
That's a funny coincidence :lol:
frizzen
03-15-2019, 09:13 AM
I just ran across a Buddy L model Gradall over on 'that auction site' which looks like it's a little newer syle than your pics if it might help shave some fabrication.
'1/16 GRADALL Crawler Crane Excavator Shovel, Buddy L'
Krewmember
03-15-2019, 12:29 PM
Interesting find. I did not know there were any gradall steel toys made, it looks like Buddy L modeled it after a early production G-1000.
http://gradall.com/img/history/history-g1000.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.ceg/1000px/N-HWY-EIDEMILLER_2.jpg
Shawn
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