diggerjames 543 #1 Posted August 18, 2014 Here is a big clue on my next project after buying theses parts ! Can any one gues what I'm building or attempting to build someone else has built one which I love but never got chance to have a go on at Newby , this is the Showmans fault I'm doing this ! ( thanks CHRIS ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted August 18, 2014 i'm guessing a tracted c175? Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted August 18, 2014 Obvious! Good project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted August 18, 2014 Awesome, you'll beat me to a tracked horse Looking forward to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #5 Posted August 18, 2014 It's not done yet mark or even started lol 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #6 Posted August 18, 2014 It has started James you have bought some bits !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #7 Posted August 18, 2014 The donor tractor up to now ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted August 18, 2014 And the tracks and sprockets. Or did you buy one track and one sprocket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted August 18, 2014 Have you got a man for tracks James, I need a new pair if there cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #10 Posted August 18, 2014 Send me the sizes Chris and ill price them up for you , what do thing to using go cart Brake discs ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #11 Posted August 19, 2014 Good to see this build is almost started James, I will be following with interest 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #12 Posted August 25, 2014 What are people's thoughts on building a Half track ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted August 25, 2014 Half tracks were never really successful in farming were they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted August 25, 2014 YEH! Now THAT would be something different. Who's talking about farming. A half track tipper would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #16 Posted August 25, 2014 I've just got the tracks home after been away and there a bit shorter than I thought so I thought what about leaving the front axle on and build a half track ? Half tracks were never really successful in farming were they? They are used a lot on ford tractors in the peat bog industry I'll try and find a picture ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #17 Posted August 25, 2014 It'll be easier to steer if it has front wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #18 Posted August 25, 2014 How about this Would I have to weight the front mark do you think ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #19 Posted August 25, 2014 Now that would be cool... How short will it be on the tracks? The shorter the track and wheelbase the quicker it will turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted August 25, 2014 I think there will be some kind of braking system to the tracks to aid steering. Ie. Turn left and left track brakes. Just guessing mind. I wonder if my friend with the Ransomes will know. He used to own Gretna peat moss. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #21 Posted August 25, 2014 May do the tracks in a triangular shape as in the pic need to sort some idlers out etc and If I still put independent brakes on as well to help it steer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #22 Posted August 25, 2014 Sort of like this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lv5824LeVWc 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #23 Posted August 25, 2014 That's impressive Neil. Simple as well. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #24 Posted August 25, 2014 Brilliant vid Neil thanks it seems to steer ok as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #25 Posted August 25, 2014 Loving that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
