dozerbuilder01
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- Joined
- Jan 13, 2012
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I got the idea when I first saw an older Struck dozer on ebay. It was a little pricey and I didn't care much for the look. I always liked early 1900s Caterpillar dozers and with the birth of my son, I decided to build a scale version for him to ride around on. My dad always gave me awesome stuff like powerwheels, gokarts, snowmobiles etc. So I want to do the same for my son.
I've been working on the design since probably September and actual building since December.
My design is loosely based off of this.
I'm not building an exact replica. I don't want to spend years building it. And the biggest exception is the use of rubber tracks. Reasons being metal would take me longer to make and it would also tear up my yard and driveway. This drawing still needs some work but it was enough to get me started and see how everything was going to fit together.
I bought a mower real cheap that had Eaton hydrostatic transmissions. And another mower that had a 12.5hp B&S engine. Took everything apart a few months ago to start designing around them.
Here's the start of the build.
I have some more pictures but that is all for now.
I've been working on the design since probably September and actual building since December.
My design is loosely based off of this.
I'm not building an exact replica. I don't want to spend years building it. And the biggest exception is the use of rubber tracks. Reasons being metal would take me longer to make and it would also tear up my yard and driveway. This drawing still needs some work but it was enough to get me started and see how everything was going to fit together.
I bought a mower real cheap that had Eaton hydrostatic transmissions. And another mower that had a 12.5hp B&S engine. Took everything apart a few months ago to start designing around them.
Here's the start of the build.
I have some more pictures but that is all for now.