310-8 Bucket Tractor

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

3 hours ago, Tractorhead said:

The upgrade of the Spindles looks great.

 

I’m using the entire 520 swept front end. That pic was just to show the huge difference, nuts huh? 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

[Pullstart 59,732]

So cool Dave!  How much wider are you making the bucket now?

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

1 hour ago, pullstart said:

So cool Dave!  How much wider are you making the bucket now?

Not certain yet till the front is done and wheel spacers are on the back. Probably a simple 2” per side

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

I love it, back rims need some ebony 

[Tractorhead 8,611]

Looks like a hard Worker.

the Front Tyres fit‘s great to the rear Tyres.

 

 

 

 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

5 minutes ago, Tractorhead said:

Looks like a hard Worker.

the Front Tyres fit‘s great to the rear Tyres.

 

 

 

 

Thanks buddy...
I’m 1” narrow in the back, 1.5 wheel spacers are going on shortly. 

Edited November 10, 2020 by KrazeyOlDave

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

Hey fellas, not sure where to ask this...

I have the 520 swept steering assembly... will just the main shaft bolt into my 310-8? 

[Pullstart 59,732]

I’d measure to see the difference, if any.

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

23 minutes ago, pullstart said:

I’d measure to see the difference, if any.

Length is same, I’m gonna try 🤙🏼

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

[Tractorhead 8,611]

Looks much better and will improve the Stability.

 

 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

Power steering is going in nicely, trying to update as I go (self reference) 😂

 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

Slow going, finding the perfect U joint for up front wasn’t easy. And waiting for upper bearings to show up yet.

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

Major failure! Plan B.... stock steering with a 2:1 gear reduction. 

[Tractorhead 8,611]

What was wrong?

looked good in first view.

 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

On 12/7/2020 at 12:07 AM, Tractorhead said:

What was wrong?

looked good in first view.

 

The electric steering unit is designed to use in conjunction with a vehicle steering box, thus gear reduction is in play. My dumb self didn’t stop to think about that. It just didn’t have the torque for 1:1.

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

I’m about done with the steering upgrade, although I’m not happy with it at all. The Howe racing quickiner works but it has more loose play in it than I want. Live and learn, pass on the information I guess. If I get sick of it, I’ll strip it and install an Orbital valve and make it all hydraulic. 

Edited December 20, 2020 by KrazeyOlDave

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

66 lbs slug for each wheel, and I couldn’t find the perfect suitcase weights I wanted, so I came up with this rear weight monstrosity. I have end caps coming to hold them from sliding off, using a bungee strap for now.

[Tractorhead 8,611]

4 minutes ago, KrazeyOlDave said:

I’m about done with the steering upgrade, although I’m not happy with it at all. The Howe racing quickiner works but it has more loose play in it than I want. Live and learn, pass on the information I guess. If I get sick of it, I’ll strip it and install an Orbital valve and make it all hydraulic. 

 

Just a hydraulic Steering System ain‘t be best idea IMHO in case of a blasted pipe.

Without oil absolute no steering is possible on a plain hydraulic system.

so even a ride aside in a Safe Area is impossible with drained Oil.

 

 

I would go more a rework to a golfcart Steering, maybe this is also a Way for you to go.

They be available also electro Servo Supported or hydraulic Supported and be so better suited for

installation instead of just a hydraulic System

 

And you be able to emergency steer even with completely no Oil in the System.

 

 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

1 minute ago, Tractorhead said:

 

Just a hydraulic Steering System ain‘t be best idea IMHO in case of a blasted pipe.

Without oil absolute no steering is possible on a plain hydraulic system.

so even a ride aside in a Safe Area is impossible with drained Oil.

 

 

I would go more a rework to a golfcart Steering, maybe this is also a Way for you to go.

They be available also electro Servo Supported or hydraulic Supported and be so better suited for

installation instead of just a hydraulic System

 

And you be able to emergency steer even with completely no Oil in the System.

 

 

I guess that’s is something to consider. Those kits are like $500...I’d hate to buy it, install it and it not work,lol

[Tractorhead 8,611]

Searching also for such a Steering and finally i stuck at Golf Cart Steering for a Project i liked to built, before i bought my 656 Wheelhorse.

So i do lot‘s of researching ahead, but with the lack of any Shed or Workshop in that TimelinE, i trashed that Idea.

 

But now that i have my Own Workshop.... 😂

 

They be offered in the Bay from 90€ Incl. shipping.

Powersteering ones are available from 200€ - With electric Support, but that parts you allready have.

 

 

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

Just keeping my build thread updated. 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,051]

That is slick . can you angle the blade left and right ?

[KrazeyOlDave 859]

13 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

That is slick . can you angle the blade left and right ?

Yes sir, left, center and right