meadowfield 2,545 #1 Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) I'm sure a few of you have been watching my project C4 thread. Today was a big day, finishing the last pieces and the test drive... I'm grinning from ear to ear - so can tell you it has gone well I'd done a lot of calculations on gearing and working out the correct ratios. So was pretty confident it would just work. Just how do you test a 4WD tractor? mud? pulling? ploughing? Well after a quick run to check nothing was falling off here are a few pics. I'm thinking of a new sport - extreme tractor rock crawling, because I want to drive over things - is that wrong? missus seems to think so... Here's a few pics, my son did some video too, will try pull something together asap. The answer to the question was driving up walls and stairs! and some of the aftermath her indoors won't be happy! mark Edited December 14, 2013 by meadowfield 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted December 14, 2013 Awesome Mark...can't wait for some video. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #3 Posted December 14, 2013 That thing is a beast! I love the front articulation on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #4 Posted December 14, 2013 Thats just too cool. I must have missed it but what kind of axle was it that you used up front? I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #5 Posted December 14, 2013 Wow !! l love that thing. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,913 #6 Posted December 14, 2013 First thing I thought of was what if it reared back and went straight through the window! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #7 Posted December 14, 2013 First thing I thought of was what if it reared back and went straight through the window! Ha, that's what the missus thought! The front end must weigh 300lbs + I was actually spinning the wheels at one point and she was a bit panicky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,494 #8 Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) Woah Nellly ! Edited December 14, 2013 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #9 Posted December 14, 2013 Mark, The 2nd photo with the "wall assist " is calender worthy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted December 14, 2013 December tractor of the month too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #11 Posted December 14, 2013 Now Mark I'm gonna think outside the BOX here........ I think you hang a 2 stage blower on there and go for BROKE! you would have to work out the Drive Belting but after all you have done, that should be a piece of Cake. Awesome Job my friend! ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #12 Posted December 14, 2013 That is Bad ass!! Cant wait for the vid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timo4352 147 #13 Posted December 14, 2013 Wives sometimes just don't understand these sort of things The thing is way cool. You might want to start thinking about a roll bar though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #14 Posted December 14, 2013 I'll never be the same again after seeing that!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #15 Posted December 14, 2013 That tractor is freaking amazing and cool as hell. GREAT job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #16 Posted December 14, 2013 Thanks for the comments so far guys! Here's a vid, apologies for the quality.... It was filmed on a decent SLR at 50Mbps by my son. Unfortunately I do not have PC hardware or software powerful enough to work on the 2GB of footage filmed over 10 mins... I had no choice but to re encode to 1Mbps windows style! :/ Enjoy 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,651 #17 Posted December 14, 2013 That is Fantastic! Before you do any more stair climbing you might want to mount a skid plate under the center section of the front end. Love what you have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
js5020 111 #18 Posted December 14, 2013 Excellent work! Sure looks like it will be a beastly worker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scifi4all 6 #19 Posted December 14, 2013 SHINY!!! That is incredible! Combines two of my favorite things. Wheel Horse's and Four Wheeling. Great Job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #20 Posted December 15, 2013 that is the cooooolest. what a build. thank you sir! Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #21 Posted December 15, 2013 Fantastic work Mark. I had to wait until this morning to watch the vid (rubbish internet in the evenings up here in the sticks!). The show scene won't know what's hit it next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #22 Posted December 15, 2013 Mark very well done. The power of engineering. Gary B............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #23 Posted December 15, 2013 Great build indeed!! Looks like there's not much going to be able to stop it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #24 Posted December 15, 2013 Once again, that tractor is cool as hell. Thanks for the video. Stupid question but I must ask. If you had a clevis or slot hitch on the tractor, would it still be functional to use in the garden? GREAT job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #25 Posted December 15, 2013 Great concept Mark , well thought out, adapted and built. Strong design will hold out long time . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
