New project, maybe a silly idea

[Sutol]

I wanted to do something like that but could never locate another gardentractor exactly like the one I wanted to twin. Now I'm using it as the power source for a mini backhoe build I have underway. Sure its a "Mad Cap" idea but who cares! If that's what you want to do, go for it. And keep pictures coming.:licking::thumbsup:

Mini backhoe, I like that idea, you must be as mad as I am:thumbsup:

 

[NormL]

Mini backhoe, I like that idea, you must be as mad as I am:thumbsup:

Oh, at least as!!:laughing: And I'm not alone either. If you care to look it up, my thread which describes the build and all the priceless advice and help I've received from my TBN friends, you can find it here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/209127-its-time-either-get-started-13.html

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Oh, at least as!!:laughing: And I'm not alone either. If you care to look it up, my thread which describes the build and all the priceless advice and help I've received from my TBN friends, you can find it here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/209127-its-time-either-get-started-13.html

Testimonial: NormL's backhoe thread is a good build thread. Lots of good discussion and sharing of helpful ideas.

As for the tandem tractor idea, there area few examples out there of guys who have done similar things. There are a few Yahoo groups that have some pretty creative guys doing fun things with tractors.

 

[NormL]

Testimonial: NormL's backhoe thread is a good build thread. Lots of good discussion and sharing of helpful ideas.

As for the tandem tractor idea, there area few examples out there of guys who have done similar things. There are a few Yahoo groups that have some pretty creative guys doing fun things with tractors.

You are much too humble in not mentioning your own build thread which is what lead me to TBN in the first place.:thumbsup: It was while googling "how to build a backhoe", or some such wording that I found this excellent forum.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

You are much too humble in not mentioning your own build thread which is what lead me to TBN in the first place.:thumbsup: It was while googling "how to build a backhoe", or some such wording that I found this excellent forum.

I'm honored to be the bait that brought you to TBN. I may mention my build more later when it's back active again. Hopefully soon.

 

[teg]

...Now as we have two redundant ride on mowers both with square hoods like a dexta, we had a thought that we could make a four wheel drive Ford...

This one was for sale on Craig's list:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/front-porch/217894-crazy-craigs-list-ads.html#post2491927
It did say that all 4 wheels drove in the back and the four in the front did the steering... photos are crappy but you get the point.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

This one was for sale on Craig's list:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/front-porch/217894-crazy-craigs-list-ads.html#post2491927
It did say that all 4 wheels drove in the back and the four in the front did the steering... photos are crappy but you get the point.

How did that thing turn??

Another question... If you use tandem engines like that to power a machine How precise does your engine speed control have to be? Will they tend to synchronize themselves fi they are connected to the same system?

 

[teg]

How did that thing turn??

I would guess, not very well

I don't know... I didn't buy it!!! :laughing: It didn't last long on Craig's list... I forget what they were asking for it. Hindsight being 20/20, would have been cool to go over there and looked at it closely.

 

[Sutol]

This one was for sale on Craig's list:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/front-porch/217894-crazy-craigs-list-ads.html#post2491927
It did say that all 4 wheels drove in the back and the four in the front did the steering... photos are crappy but you get the point.

Must have been at the wobbly pop when that was concieved:laughing:

I've decided to make this Atco look like a propper tractor with vertical stacks and things....not sure what yet but the grill looks a bit seventies Ford-ish

 

[crbr]

thanks for the pictures