Tractor backhoe - homemade

[Renze]

You can bring a LOT in sight with a clear plan and parts cut out for you... I am too cheap and mostly use scrap materials that need to be beat to fit

However it seems the plates arent exactly rolled ( i know how hard it is, even with CNC rolls) so that was the part in which i was interested the most: how are you going to pull the edges together so the rolled top and bottom plate follow the contour of the side plates exactly. It will be learning on the go, and i cant wait to watch along

 

[BFreaky]

Actually, they are rolled almost perfectly (we spent 2 hours on all this rolling), but here they are just put to the ground to get a view of the whole thing. First, I will drill holes through both sides, then weld both side plates together with these round tubes and precise pins. After that comes the top and bottom plate together. It should be easy...hopefully

 

[BFreaky]

First "hook up" test. The main frame fits great although I expected problems, there were none.

 

[BFreaky]

First "hook up" test. The main frame fits great although I expected problems, there were none.

 

[FreshRouteFarm]

Looks like it fits great. Been fun to watch your progress so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[BFreaky]

Looks like it fits great. Been fun to watch your progress so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

Me too...but it's gonna take a while, it's a big project and it takes alot of work to finish it

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Me too...but it's gonna take a while, it's a big project and it takes alot of work to finish it

You just need to get your wife/girlfriend/significant other out there welding again!

I really enjoy watching this thing grow. One of the best threads about making something I've ever seen.

 

[BFreaky]

You just need to get your wife/girlfriend/significant other out there welding again!

I really enjoy watching this thing grow. One of the best threads about making something I've ever seen.

Hahaha, yes, I could ask her...but she would probably agree to do the painting, noting else...
I hope to finish the machine in a few weeks. First i'll take a little summer vacation, then I'll continue with full steam till it's done

 

[Biohazarus]

We use chains for very sticky clay. One end is attached close to the digging edge and the other to the dipper. When the bucket is in digging position they are slack allowing bucket to fill. When the bucket is in emptying position they tighten pulling the content of the bucket out.

Was curious and Google pointed to me this (hey I was already here!?!)
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/112977-ejector-bucket-design.html

 

[BFreaky]

Well, I hope not to have that problem, but there are a few good ideas that solve this "sticky clay issue"