See the final version, there's much wider blade on it, and it's all painted and complete. If you watched the entire video, you'd see the wider blade being fabricated and attached.
I was just wondering for your track system you should match up the sizes with the blade because when you start pushing stuff your blade will be pushing but since the tracks hang out more youll be going over the rough stuff that you were for say levelling then when you start going through that you cant really keep your blade level because when the tracks go over theyll adjust themselves to the terrain there on and while there adjusting they'll bounce the blade around.....
Looks like to me that the tracks need to be turned around.The rear of the tracks should be facing forward. It has a greater approach angle for not so even ground.
Nope, the track have to be orientated that way to support the weight of the blade when it gets raised. It has no problem on rough ground with the way they are. See part 3 and the other videos in the series to see how well it works as finished.
Awesome project and you have done a great job! I'm interested in making a hydraulic system that is similar to your project and wondering about the hydraulic pump, how many gallons per minute does the device pump fluid??? does it matter??? I'm only 15, but interested in this kind of stuff
You're going to want to match the pump output to your intended use. If you have a smaller pump output, and you have large cylinders, your movements will be slower. On the other hand, if you have too large of a pump, you're going to be just moving hydraulic fluid unnecessarily. Just make sure you have a pressure relief valve built into your system, as well as a filter. If you go to a college bookstore at a college that has engineering, you can probably find a book on hydraulics.
It wasn't finished in this video, just doing some testing. Go look at the finished product. It works great, and does exactly what it was designed for. This is just one of many projects I've done in my shop. What qualifications do you have? I noticed you don't have any of your projects uploaded to youtube.
Yes, there is a hydraulic pump for the hydraulic control of the blade. It';s not easy to see, but its just in front of my right foot, and is driven off the front jack sjaft. I don't think it's mounted in this video, see the rest of them in the series to see it complete.
Looking at your project, I have been contemplating the same thing, but where did you put your hydraulic pump for the cylinders? That is hydraulic isnt it?
That was only a blade for testing, see the rest of the series, and you'll see the finished blade of 84" wide. It has full hydraulics for the blade control, which wasn't mounted yet in this video, it can easily scrape the pavement clean of snow.
See the final version, there's much wider blade on it, and it's all painted and complete. If you watched the entire video, you'd see the wider blade being fabricated and attached.
kent323is 2 weeks ago
.....So ya if I was you I personally would bring the tracks in a bit or dot the simpler thing of, putting a bigger blade on
eh6962 2 weeks ago
I was just wondering for your track system you should match up the sizes with the blade because when you start pushing stuff your blade will be pushing but since the tracks hang out more youll be going over the rough stuff that you were for say levelling then when you start going through that you cant really keep your blade level because when the tracks go over theyll adjust themselves to the terrain there on and while there adjusting they'll bounce the blade around.....
eh6962 2 weeks ago
might want to down grade to a boggie system. your gonna tear those sliders and aluminum frame right up.
plummer1989 1 month ago
cool
Gage8990 1 month ago
Very nice, How a "Dummies guide to building" ie a parts list and maybe the configuration?
dejanira2 1 month ago
nice
matthew35nc 1 month ago
what engine did you use
MrBurnTec 1 month ago
@MrBurnTec 17 hp 2-cylinder Kohler
kent323is 2 weeks ago
A 93 and a 91 arctic cat snowmobiles that had blown up motors.
kent323is 2 months ago
where the tracks come out of? I would like to get pair the same size.
chicsman 2 months ago
weird part of youtube, one again
NativeSkateCrew 2 months ago
@NativeSkateCrew Isn't this stuff what YouTube is for? I steer clear of the Lil'Wayne part.. I heard it's too small anyway. ;)
Vintabilly 2 months ago
Don't get me wrong it's still bad ass great idea.
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Looks like to me that the tracks need to be turned around.The rear of the tracks should be facing forward. It has a greater approach angle for not so even ground.
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@barryo20011 The tracks are orientated like that to support the weight of the blade when it is up. Trust me, it has no problem climbing up stuff.
kent323is 3 months ago
Nope, the track have to be orientated that way to support the weight of the blade when it gets raised. It has no problem on rough ground with the way they are. See part 3 and the other videos in the series to see how well it works as finished.
kent323is 2 months ago
how much did this whole project take? i am thinking of makin one like this
drunkMakAttack 3 months ago
Feel free to plow my snow
Liscome 3 months ago
no pressure mettter
Adrian5893 3 months ago
where do you get the tracks and how much are they ?
snowmangsx1100 4 months ago
Awesome design! How many hours to build it ? What are the track units from? THANKS for posting the video
seahorse1945 6 months ago
Awesome project and you have done a great job! I'm interested in making a hydraulic system that is similar to your project and wondering about the hydraulic pump, how many gallons per minute does the device pump fluid??? does it matter??? I'm only 15, but interested in this kind of stuff
deeretk 8 months ago 10
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You're going to want to match the pump output to your intended use. If you have a smaller pump output, and you have large cylinders, your movements will be slower. On the other hand, if you have too large of a pump, you're going to be just moving hydraulic fluid unnecessarily. Just make sure you have a pressure relief valve built into your system, as well as a filter. If you go to a college bookstore at a college that has engineering, you can probably find a book on hydraulics.
kent323is 8 months ago
@kent323is
Thanks for the advise!
deeretk 8 months ago
American Ingenuity is alive and well!!
EvilKnarvel 9 months ago
@cdgoddard
It wasn't finished in this video, just doing some testing. Go look at the finished product. It works great, and does exactly what it was designed for. This is just one of many projects I've done in my shop. What qualifications do you have? I noticed you don't have any of your projects uploaded to youtube.
kent323is 10 months ago
not going to say anything exept ...you either have guts and /or you know what you're doing...wanna see the finished product...
tscholent 1 year ago
it is like a tank or an argo
tuttleproductions34 1 year ago
how did you get the joy stick turning to work? to get one side to move while the other stoped.
DIRTBIK3B01 1 year ago
Yes, there is a hydraulic pump for the hydraulic control of the blade. It';s not easy to see, but its just in front of my right foot, and is driven off the front jack sjaft. I don't think it's mounted in this video, see the rest of them in the series to see it complete.
kent323is 1 year ago
Looking at your project, I have been contemplating the same thing, but where did you put your hydraulic pump for the cylinders? That is hydraulic isnt it?
mykids3971 1 year ago
that is amazing
woodsandworkshop 1 year ago
God, that is a really cool machine
pontiacpanic79 1 year ago
Nice Work!
ccr542 1 year ago
Have you thought about engineering in skids for the blade and a float ability for the blade ? Do you have any plans for making a enclosed cab ?
heartland96a 1 year ago
Nice!
niksechtniks 1 year ago
plow blade looks like it might be too small.. the tracks might ride up on the snow and leave the blade off the ground.. updates??
HISandman 2 years ago
@HISandman
That was only a blade for testing, see the rest of the series, and you'll see the finished blade of 84" wide. It has full hydraulics for the blade control, which wasn't mounted yet in this video, it can easily scrape the pavement clean of snow.
kent323is 1 year ago
@kent323is either way man I think it's bad ass!!
HISandman 1 year ago