chaffe
Silver Member
Firstly I would like to say Hi all, Im new here. Ive been watching in the background for a while now, but i have just joined so i can share with you my latest project. I am currently halfway through my build of a "micro" tractor, It is loosly based on the dimensions of a Kubota B5000, albeit scaled down to approx 2/3 the size!, I have also purchased the correct colour of orange and dark grey and some decals to complete its authentisity!
The main points are as follows; 5.5hp honda powering a matched hi-lo hydraulic pump, two gallon hydraulic resevoir, bank of four spool valves (one for forward and reverse, on a pedal, one for rear lift and the other two for extra services) A hi-torque hydraulic motor drives the rear axle via a heavy duty chain. The rear axle is a narrowed (26" wide) ford transit van axle. this is as far as i have got with the build so far! Ill post some pics later showing my progress thus far. Last night i test drove it back and fourth to see how fast and controllable it is, all is well.
Next on the agenda is to complete the steering (welding on the front axle pivot) and also add all the links from my steering box (off an old volvo) the seat is a brand new pressed steel item off of ebay, this too needs mounted along with a bonnet and the completion of the rear linkage. The main aim is to get it running and painted, then worry about the rear linkage, I also have a 27" wide mower deck to adapt for the rear, it will need its own engine.
The main points are as follows; 5.5hp honda powering a matched hi-lo hydraulic pump, two gallon hydraulic resevoir, bank of four spool valves (one for forward and reverse, on a pedal, one for rear lift and the other two for extra services) A hi-torque hydraulic motor drives the rear axle via a heavy duty chain. The rear axle is a narrowed (26" wide) ford transit van axle. this is as far as i have got with the build so far! Ill post some pics later showing my progress thus far. Last night i test drove it back and fourth to see how fast and controllable it is, all is well.
Next on the agenda is to complete the steering (welding on the front axle pivot) and also add all the links from my steering box (off an old volvo) the seat is a brand new pressed steel item off of ebay, this too needs mounted along with a bonnet and the completion of the rear linkage. The main aim is to get it running and painted, then worry about the rear linkage, I also have a 27" wide mower deck to adapt for the rear, it will need its own engine.