Another 4x4 - I’ll just leave this here….

[meadowfield 2,827]

My son doesn’t come on here anymore, but here is a 704 that he has been making into a 4x4. 
complete scratch built axle, and a lot of lathe and milling….

I’ll try sort some build pics out! 

[SylvanLakeWH 29,499]

[Pullstart 68,399]

So awesome!  

[Handy Don 14,867]

Some real innovative thinking there! Congrats to your son 👏
Tapping the brake drum shaft for front-drive power is so clever.

Please elaborate on the sources for the front differential and the 90º gearbox amidship!

 

[ri702bill 10,243]

Excellent potential there!

I see what I believe is a 1:1 chain drive to power a right-angle gearbox - also 1:1?? I ask because of the different sized tires front to rear as the circumference of both are different.

Also, is there a one-way clutch hidden in there to allow the tractor to roll in neutral with the brake applied or to semi-address my above question? I take it that the front driveshaft is splined to allow it to lengthen & shorten too, as the shaft centerline is not coincident to the front axle pivot? You got a few bucks tied up there. Off to a good start.

Bill

 

Edited 4 hours ago by ri702bill

[JoeM 9,037]

4 hours ago, meadowfield said:

and a lot of lathe and milling

and ciphering! 

nice work

[Bill D 2,394]

Wow, just wow!!

[953 nut 62,563]

                                

@meadowfield, your son is a chip off the old block, outstanding workmanship just like your "BENDY" and "C4" Wheel Horses.         

[ebinmaine 74,932]

Awesome! 

[Easton Rich 756]

[Easton Rich 756]

What paint is that? It’s beautiful!