Home made, Two wheel tractor, Walk behind Tractor

[KapteinOpel]

Poor CB... You should sell it to me for parts instead.... Otherwise cool, im thinking of making one myself.. But a somewhat heavier model out of a gearbox from a front drive longtitudal engined car... Then I'll put in in front of my caravan and build a floor and roof around the drivers position.. And drive around.

[agbagb123]

@KapteinOpel The CB laid down it's former life for the greater good. A car gear box with a diff will help with steering. You'll have to think carefully about the pivot ( I use the towing hitch) and how to resist the tourque (I use a simple pivoted cross member). I'de love to project when it's finished.

[KapteinOpel]

@agbagb123 If I put brakes directly on the driveshafts before the gearing down to the drive wheels I have steering brakes that are more efficient than if they are put in the wheels, and then I can put a set of rear/front wheels and tracks. (seek for "krabat 232 skogsmaskin", you'll see what I mean.) I read about the German WW2 "Kettenkrad", this steering brake arrangement is better as you dont have to give as much gas to make it turn. Also if I use a Subaru box I have PTO for a cardan trailer.

[agbagb123]

@KapteinOpel.. That would be a skid steer then. If the breaking is smooth it can certainly work. But make sure the gearing is really low. If your reaction times aren't fast enough adjusting the breaking, things will go pear shaped in a hurry. It sounds like fun.

[woodentoolcompany]

Funny! Creative!

[firglenchainsaws]

I like it! I am building a "tractor" at the moment...hope it works!

[agbagb123]

That looks great fun in the snow

[agbagb123]

Give it thumbs up, "like it" from me. Anyone else?