massey 118 #126 Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks Fireman. Wallfish, if were to build another (which I don't foresee) I would explore using hydraulics like a zero turn has so the engine would just turn a hydraulic pump and you would have motors driving the tracks, then you could theoretically add cylinders for lift and angle, maybe add a small ripper for the back, yeah...that would be cool. amcrules00, I haven't tried that yet, I was just having too much fun putting around. sorekiwi, Thanks, and yeah I agree Terry's decals are the stuff. Thanks meadowfield and Steve B., glad you like it. DoctorHfuhruhhurr, I would have to respectfully decline that offer. Thanks for the compliment. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #127 Posted December 31, 2011 Again... what an awesome creation however I have to ask...where's the mud? :teasing-poke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #128 Posted December 31, 2011 Hypothetically; If someone offered you $4000 cash for it, would you sell? Inquiring minds want to know. Very fine craftsmanship by the way. Dang Dr. Furrburger thats like askin The Smithsonian Institute to sell the Mona lisa for $ 4K. Actually If it were possible I would give Mona for that Dozer Any day! WoW..... It's Tight! ~Duke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #129 Posted December 31, 2011 That's calendar material for 2013. Anyone who tops your build this year is going to really have to turn it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ole MN 11 #130 Posted December 31, 2011 :handgestures-thumbupleft: Congrats very nice job. you should be proud of the craftmanship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #131 Posted December 31, 2011 Very nice build! That is Amazing!!! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #132 Posted January 1, 2012 Hypothetically; If someone offered you $4000 cash for it, would you sell? Inquiring minds want to know. Very fine craftsmanship by the way. Dang Dr. Furrburger thats like askin The Smithsonian Institute to sell the Mona lisa for $ 4K. Actually If it were possible I would give Mona for that Dozer Any day! WoW..... It's Tight! ~Duke The Mona Lisa originally sold to Francis I of France for 4000 écus (french currency at the time). Maybe in 500 years the Mini Dozer will be worth over $100 million too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #134 Posted January 2, 2012 Again... what an awesome creation however I have to ask...where's the mud? I'm not quite ready to get it that dirty just yet.Give me a week or so. Thanks Duke, it should be fun to operate. That's calendar material for 2013. Anyone who tops your build this year is going to really have to turn it on. Thanks Don1977, there's certainely enough talent here with this group to be able to do that. Brad, Denny, DoctorH, and fabricator, Thanks and glad you like it. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #135 Posted January 2, 2012 ....well maybe you could start with a little snow, it comes off a lot easier! :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 808 #136 Posted January 11, 2012 WOW, TRULY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! mike in mass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #137 Posted January 17, 2012 Outstanding work Massy :notworthy: I looks and sounds great in the vids. Thank you for giving me hope that the steering will work on my project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #138 Posted January 18, 2012 ....well maybe you could start with a little snow, it comes off a lot easier! Still waiting on the snow down here. Ahh well, one day closer to spring. WOW, TRULY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! mike in mass. Thanks Mike, it was an interesting build and I'm glad I did it. Outstanding work Massy :notworthy: I looks and sounds great in the vids. Thank you for giving me hope that the steering will work on my project. Thanks Ian, If anyone can figure out the steering it would be you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #139 Posted January 18, 2012 I could be tempted to trade my Harley for that mechanical masterpiece:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spinella 0 #140 Posted January 22, 2012 just read all six pages of this build....very nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #141 Posted January 25, 2012 Any updates, pushed any dirt yet? :teasing-poke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #142 Posted February 1, 2012 What an awesome machine!!! Like John said, thanks for letting us see it come together from the ground up. (BTW-the Mona Lisa was originally purchased for the use of bathroom wall art.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #143 Posted February 2, 2012 Glad you guys enjoyed it. I was wanting to push some snow with it but it doesn't seem that is going to happen, so this spring I'll probably be moving some dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,141 #144 Posted February 2, 2012 You did an incredible job, that bad boy is awesome! Your craftsmanship is something to be proud of. Now I can see you building a backhoe and loader tractor like Wallfish did, and him building one of these. That would be to cool to have a Track Horse and a Hoe Horse wouldn't it? Hey, its easy spending someone else's money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #145 Posted February 3, 2012 (Quote) "I'm not quite ready to get it that dirty just yet.Give me a week or so." (Unquote) Week's up :teasing-poke: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #146 Posted March 2, 2012 This is the third time I've read through this build, and I have the same reaction every time. This has got to be the baddest wheel horse I have ever seen. Incredible work Massey! Any updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #147 Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks for the kind words. We haven't had snow this year so it mostly just sits. I do have about an 800' gravel driveway and it seems to work well in redistributing the gravel. And I do make the occasional mail run with it just to get some seat time. No mud pics for Gary and Craig yet though. :teasing-poke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #148 Posted March 2, 2012 :eusa-doh: Aaargh, you didn't fool me...I knew you were building a trailer queen! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #149 Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks for the kind words. We haven't had snow this year so it mostly just sits. I do have about an 800' gravel driveway and it seems to work well in redistributing the gravel. And I do make the occasional mail run with it just to get some seat time. No mud pics for Gary and Craig yet though. I'm okay with gravel. Pics and gravel would be great :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olratlr 25 #150 Posted March 5, 2012 I know that is a lot of work but you can be proud when you finish and have a super cool machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites