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notso
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 Posted - 06/11/2009 : 11:56:12
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| I dont usually do this but I see alot of questions about frontend loaders. they are not hard or expensive to build. This will be my third one I used 2x4s to fine tune my design and check all clearances a little ingenuity and some trial and error are all it takes. I can build or alter anything and most anyone can if they try. if you want usable and dont care that its not stock then do it yourself. If you dont have the tools im sure there are some guys in or around your neighborhood who have the tools who wouldnt mind helpin out. If any of you live around central Illinois your welcome to use my shop two scrap yards close by all the metal you would need. Im a builder not a buyer(only because the little ones like to eat for some reason). Heres some pics if anyones interested. I also have a Allis Chalmers 917 now a 918 with a homemade 3 point electric hitch i built last summer thats never here, someones always using it. Put a ford alternator on it just to run the hitch works better than factory. More pics to come later. http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/dsts2005/ |
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olcowhand
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 12:54:46
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| I built my FEL from scratch also, for the same reason....cost! |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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notso
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 13:44:58
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| By the way that sicklebar came with my mid 60s landlord, it could possibly be bartered for a sears ss16. Anyone interested let me know and ill get numbers if there are any and more pics, but that will be only deal. |
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coldr
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2009 : 19:26:35
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Can either of you (or anyone else, for that matter) post a picture of the FELs that you have built. I'm planning on doing the same, and would prefer to avoid any pitfalls you have already run into and overcome. Why reinvent the wheel? I'm somewhat concerned about the lifting capacity of the linear actuator. Is that a concern? I know it clutches out at its top and bottom limits, but does it do the same when it's overloaded, and at about what weight? I've already got a plow blade; can I use the mount from it for the FEL? I recognize that it will be a pain to switch. Thanks.
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olcowhand
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olcowhand
USA
5115 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2009 : 19:44:50
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Your clutch in the actuator will prevent overload & clutch whenever overload conditions come to play.
Are you intending on building a FEL using linear actuators? Never seen that done. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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notso
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2009 : 20:16:00
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| Im not much of a photographer and havent taken many photos of projects sorry. But I am getting ready to start building another one as soon as my backhoe project is finished and I will take photos. I have only used hydraulics so I cant help much with the actuaters. But one important place to not overlook is front spindles and steering. Do the spindle upgrades and go power steering if possible your arms will thank you for it. Power steering can be added easily if you can find a broken donor tractor or ebay. I got my power steering off a Deutz that had been parted out. |
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coldr
USA
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Posted - 08/01/2009 : 13:53:15
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| Well, since I've already got the electric lift on my Simplicity Baron, I was leaning in that direction. I won't need too much power, or lift height, since I only plan to use it to move and spread mulch, loose dirt, compost, etc. I'll bet I could even rig up a simple, manual dumping mechanism with a latch to dump, and then lower the bucket while backing up to reset it. Have any of you tried, seen, or heard of anything like that? |
Denis
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 08/01/2009 : 14:49:23
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Sounds like you would like a Johnny bucket. Or I have seen a certain someone around here building something similar from a front dozer blade. Definitely on my list of gotta haves! |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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notso
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2009 : 17:25:06
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| Ok Ill give this a try. If all you need is a johnny bucket I built this "Charlie bucket"(of Willy Wonka fame). It goes on three point hitch and I just lower it down to ground to relatch after dumping. I built it from a wheelbarrow and some old handrail. Well I have no idea how to post picture. |
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coldr
USA
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Posted - 08/01/2009 : 19:01:37
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| Sounds like a "Charlie Bucket" is exactly what I need. When I tried (and failed) to post a picture the problem was that I had spaces in the file name. For some reason only a simple form such as "picture.jpg" will work. |
Denis
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notso
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2009 : 19:16:05
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| When I try to post picture it says its too big, hahahaha never heard that before. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/01/2009 : 19:34:50
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quote:
Originally posted by notso
When I try to post picture it says its too big, hahahaha never heard that before.
You need to reduce the picture to a size under 90KB. also it is best if pictures are no more than 750 pixels in width. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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notso
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2009 : 19:36:18
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Wow that was a pain. Not a computer guy here. This is Charlie bucket. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/01/2009 : 20:43:43
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That looks like the old slip scoops they used to pull behind a team of mules.
Now that you have learned how to post pictures you can catch up on it.
we like pictures.
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Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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coldr
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2009 : 13:48:27
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That's a pretty slick looking scoop. I also found these plans on the net: http://www.tapintothenet.net/vintagefarmplans/gtb.html
I'll build one or the other, depending on weather I come up with an old wheelbarrow or some 1/8" steel plate first. |
Denis
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