My 4x4 articulating 23hp tractor and cab project

[balernbud]

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My whole life I have wanted to build a half scale 4x4 articulating tractor with a cool front blade. Last year I finally did it . I just finished putting the cab windows in it this week . I have always wanted to share some of my projects here as i have seen over the years so many cool posts. My tractor is a 23 hp twin cylinder full time 4 wheel drive hydrostatic drive. The front blade raises and tilts side to side hydraulically. I am waiting for a nice snowstorm to try it out. I used a Steiner frame , axles , hydraulics. I cut the frame twice and exteneded both ends . I rebuilt the seat mount to move with the front of the tractor . I built the cab to scale but the rear cab wall removes and a quick seat attached for actual snowplowing use.

Hi
From a guy that use to do lots of projects like this one , all I can say is good Job and I realize the countless hours you have invested, Be proud of it>

 

[Fishman1227]

I must say, **** Nice Job!! How many you going to build and sell now?? I need one!!

 

[texaswren]

That's about the cutest thing, ever. The irony is, since yours is sheet metal, and the "real" one is fiberglass, yours will be more durable! (speaking as someone who's patched a lot of fiberglass on his David Brown).

 

[Farmer Dell]

Wow, talk about industrial artist's it beautiful, a real dream come true!

 

[berjoce]

WOW so impressive you made my day

 

[rmully]

Love the design and you really put your heart and soul into the project..... very impressive!!

 

[dtody1948]

I kinda wondered about the trademark/copyright thing. I'll give them a couple months to start the lawsuit. and since it was posted..., who knows how much it will cost you??? fantastic project, ? choice of using JD color and symbols.

 

[pinetree10]

I'll bet there's people out there who would pay you a lot of money for that thing just because you can't buy it anywhere. It kind of messes with your head because it's supposed to be a huge tractor but it fits in your garage. Cool project. How did you come up with the number for it?

 

[dtody1948]

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