My Ride-on Tracked dumper

[o2batsea]

David's dumper still has one advantage... I didn't see any of those Vityaz's with a dump bed.

I guess if you need a DT-30 you don't need to be dumping anything. I love the clip where there are about 60 people in the trailer and the thing is just cruising thru the flood.

 

[PapaPerk]

Check this out!

YouTube - DTV(Dual Tracked Vehicle)

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Check this out!

YouTube - DTV(Dual Tracked Vehicle)

That looks like what happens when the skater freak you knew in Jr. High gets some extra time in shop class. I can see some applications for that vehicle, but I don't think we'll see them on the front lines in Iraq anytime soon.

 

[mjncad]

The Vityaz and DTV are definitely quite interesting.

 

[o2batsea]

I don't think we'll see them on the front lines in Afghanistan anytime soon

Fixed it for you

 

[David Devuono]

Been working away on the Dumper, taking cold medicine at night and working out in the -5C weather by day. :confused2:

At minimum wage this is my $250 dollar exhaust, but I rather think of prison wages so maybe its a $15 exhaust. I was really hoping to start the motor today and see how the muffler sounds but I ran out of daylight. Even though there is only 4 wires, that are supposed to connect to a key switch, I was unsure how to rig things for a test. Guess I have to do some Googling.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Fixed it for you

Thanks.

 

[David Devuono]

Started working on the machine again. I have been studying 2/5 scale or paintball tanks to come up with ideas. I decided against direct driving my tracks and have added 2:1 gear set using 60H chain. I have started the roof, but will have make it removeable because it will be too tall to get out the 7 ft garage door. I have completed the 4 way front blade. I'll work on some pictures next week.

 

[Grayson Klassen]

I am jumpin in late but have read this thread from start to now. Look forward to the updates and sounds like a good job so far.

 

[David Devuono]

Completed both chain drive and idler sprocket install today and got a good start on the main control levers. Chain is 60H with 8,800 lbs breaking point. Pretty soon I will be ready to buy some hoses (28-ouch). Next hurdle will be, do I buy all the hoses, fill it up with at least 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid and see if it works, or when I get the welding finished, break it down, paint it, reassemble and then do the hydraulics? Problem I see with testing the hydraulics before painting is, major mess to clean up will all those hydraulic hoses.

 

[dcyrilc]

As much as I want to see it run, I have to vote for paint first.:laughing:

 

[Iplayfarmer]

As much as I want to see it run, I have to vote for paint first.:laughing:

X2 for paint it first. Paint wont stick to hydraulic oil spilled on metal. Spilled hydraulic oil will stick just fine to paint.

 

[Grayson Klassen]

I agree, while we all wait with baited breath to see a video of it in operation we also don't want you to have to do more work than necessary, specially since you had to fab up all those parts over and over.

We will wait :thumbsup:

 

[David Devuono]

Here is the baby brother to the tracked dumper. I still play around with this unit but don't rely on it to bring my gear into camp anymore.

YouTube - Powered Wheelbarrow

 

[chad22]

Can't wait to see the tracked dumper in operation. I've almost got my backhoe done. I got most of the hydraulics working.

I've also got another idea for my backhoe which may not happen until a few years from now. "That's when I should have the money".

But the idea is to do away with it mounted on the mower and build a separate frame for it and make it hydraulically driven like your dumper.

What I would like to do is make it a bit like a mini excavator. :drool: I would like to also add a cab with heat for in the winter time as well. And make a push blade on the bottom.

I may or may not add tracks to it. We'll see when the time comes.

If I do make the backhoe into a mini ex then I'll be at least $3,000.00 in the project. But I think it will be worth it.

Chad

 

[David Devuono]

Chadd, you don't need a heater, you don't get winter in Kansas

Anyway, here is a shot of my homemade belt tentioner for the double belts that will drive the pump. As well, now that I am running reduction gearing for the track motors, I built chain guards. Finally have the main welding completed and have primed the frame. Not easy manuvering when working out of a shoebox. I can't believe its May and still only +7 C 45F. Not to mention its raining.

I should be able to start buying hydraulic hoses in two weeks if I can keep motivated.

 

[dcyrilc]

Looking good David. Keep it up. You're almost home free.:thumbsup:

 

[David Devuono]

I am slowly putting this thing together. Working in a shoe box means continuously moving things around which will get harder and harder as i start adding weight to the machine. Here is a shot of the frame painted and then the cab installed. Bringing the machine outside shows all the spots I missed with paint. Oh well, I am sure to have lots of touch ups as I go.

 

[mjncad]

Looking good David, especially reviving the curved dash Oldsmobile look of 1903. :thumbsup:

 

[looknlearn]

It's looking impressive, can't wait to see it in action.:thumbsup:

I know what you mean by working out of a shoe box. My shop hardly even qualifies as a shoe box. I've have had to dissemble projects each night to get them to fit back in the shop.