Farm Tractor build

[rcjeepbuilder]

Originally Posted by ScGRaceR

house mods + insane one of a kind build. loving this thread!

Thanks

Originally Posted by dr frankenstyle

Awesome work !! Love all the brass-work. Are you a cabinet-maker? I was for a few years and those tools look kinda familiar . I'm major envious of that lathe, I've wanted one for years too. A drill-press is great, but .... anyway.
Looking forward to more of this build. Kudos

Than you Sir, no Im not a cabinet maker this was my first try at building any kind of cabinet, im using the garage as a test/ practice for building a window seat and entertainment cabinet for the living room. A lot to learn , but im loving the lathe so far!

Originally Posted by waka789

Awesome build subbed

thanks

Originally Posted by twodollarbill

Great build. I was expecting a retro-fit of the toy tractor parts but was pleasantly surprised to see a full scratch-build. Amazing.

It must be so satisfying to finally be able to turn your own custom parts.

I do plan to use the cab, wheels and tires from the toy all will be modified a bit to work.

[rcjeepbuilder]

And a small update

Added a step to each of the inner axle tubes it will hold a bearing for support at the wheel.




Im not sure if I will use the HPI reduction unit but it does look cool on there!

[fullsizecrawler]

amazing work ,have you figured out the difference in the gearing to match tire size ?

[rcjeepbuilder]

Originally Posted by fullsizecrawler

amazing work ,have you figured out the difference in the gearing to match tire size ?

Thanks, No I never did any calculations but im sure it will be geared low enough with the R2.

I started making the outer axle housings

[rcjeepbuilder]

[rcjeepbuilder]

still need to add a bearing to the inside of the axle tubes and drill the mounting holes in the outer flange.

[rcjeepbuilder]

finished the outer axle housings and built one wheel hub.

[rcjeepbuilder]

I tell ya, at the rate im going I may be done with this by the end of the week........Well at least next year lol

[rcjeepbuilder]

getting closer to roller status!

[rcjeepbuilder]

Ok started working on the front wheel as I have now finished up the rear aside from a few set screws.

Im going to use some RC4WD hex adapters from a set of steel wheels and then make some adapters that they will bolt to then both pieces will bolt to the wheels. I will then make a axle nut that looks like the 1:1's hub.

anyways onto the pics

had to remove all the webbing




after using the milling bit on it


cleaned up the outside of the wheel as well

[rcjeepbuilder]

I cant wait to start on the rear panel it will have a hitch for a trailer as well as a 3 point. On the other hand I can wait to start on the hydraulics, Im kinda at a loss on them????

[rcjeepbuilder]

Finished the front wheel hubs and mounted the wheels up man its getting close to a test run! I just need to raise the front axle up and make a front driveshaft and steering then its a runner.





This thing will be so much fun to run!






I have been thinking about using the Fergelli actuators but the square bodies are making it hard for me to pull the trigger. If anyone has any of the small Fergelli's and are interested in parting with them please get ahold of me.

Thanks for looking I hope to have you all a video soon!

[Stormin2u]

Really starting to take shape it's a intriguing build and it will be fun watching its completion.

[DieCastoms]

I would really like to see an update on this, as well as more information on what that rear-end is and where one could be gotten. I have been wanting to build a 1/10 scale representation of the garden-sized 1971 Cub Cadet I own, but haven't even bothered to try yet because I have no idea what to use for motor, gearbox, and differential, and yes, I want to have a diff in it . . .

DieCastoms

[DirtyChevy45]

holy santa clause shit.... this is amazing, nice work my friend!

[Kx450]

I really like the bucket did you use braising rod or like silver solder ?
Very nice I'd like to build
The reson I ask is I'm an exavator operator
And I'd like to build a couple of them then
Mabe I'll try to build an exavator lol

[LMallette]

Wish I could build rc's like you draw "thoughts"!!!

[WranglerMan]

Subscribed,can't wait to see it loading dirt!

[mwe-maxxowner]

Any updates??

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[rcjeepbuilder]

Originally Posted by DieCastoms

I would really like to see an update on this, as well as more information on what that rear-end is and where one could be gotten. I have been wanting to build a 1/10 scale representation of the garden-sized 1971 Cub Cadet I own, but haven't even bothered to try yet because I have no idea what to use for motor, gearbox, and differential, and yes, I want to have a diff in it . . .

DieCastoms

The rear end is from a Revo and they are on Ebay real cheap.

Originally Posted by Kx450

I really like the bucket did you use braising rod or like silver solder ?
Very nice I'd like to build
The reson I ask is I'm an exavator operator
And I'd like to build a couple of them then
Mabe I'll try to build an exavator lol

Silver solder and brass

Originally Posted by DirtyChevy45

holy santa clause shit.... this is amazing, nice work my friend!

Thanks

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Really starting to take shape it's a intriguing build and it will be fun watching its completion.

Thanks

Originally Posted by LMallette

Wish I could build rc's like you draw "thoughts"!!!

Thanks

Originally Posted by WranglerMan

Subscribed,can't wait to see it loading dirt!

Same here

Originally Posted by mwe-maxxowner

Any updates??

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No updates, I have been trying to figure out what to do for the cylinders. If work picks up again I will just pull the trigger and go with full hydro.