My Ride-on Tracked dumper

[Window Geek]

What an awesome thread! Keep it up Dave. I can't wait to see this go. You'll have to post video when you're done! :thumbsup:

 

[David Devuono]

Thanks, eager to get the tracks on. I just spent 5 days in the garage. Should have the tracks on next week to see where I need to put the idler wheels.

 

[20 20]

very interesting thanks for sharing. I could have used something like that{just bigger} for pond dredging.

 

[dcyrilc]

very interesting thanks for sharing. I could have used something like that{just bigger} for pond dredging.

I've seen ones like it with about a 5 yard bed around here. I wonder if you could rent something in your area? Then again, with the luck you've been having with the rain, renting may not work all that well either. Getting any breaks in the weather?

 

[David Devuono]

The big Morooka's are awesome in soft ground, but there are u-tube video's showing them struggling in deep mud. They have rubber tracks with closely spaced grousers. Perhaps they have specific tracks for different ground conditions? I watched a tracked bobcat working near my place in the city recently and I was amazed at how poorly it operated in the mud. I suspect the operator did not know to start tilting the bucket to put a load the tracks. He was only managing to partially fill his bucket. My unit will only be used on dirt so the steel should hold up? The pavement (tar) ends about 3 miles from my property.

 

[doall]

keep the pics coming Dave. great work.

 

[David Devuono]

Okay, mocking up the idlers so had to put the tracks on. Determined that my track tensioners are not strong enough. Afraid stronger ones will require beefing up the front wheels.

 

[looknlearn]

Wow! that thing is looking great and it looks like it will be fun to use when it is done.
Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated with pics. I have enjoyed watching you progress.

 

[Johndeere3720]

That looks awsome. :thumbsup: I think that if you could get a little red paint on it, it will look even better. :thumbsup:

 

[David Devuono]

That looks awsome. :thumbsup: I think that if you could get a little red paint on it, it will look even better. :thumbsup:

I was thinging Green?