D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
09-19-2005 | 12:38 PM
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D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
This little guy is 800lbs of pure muscle!
It belongs to a friend of mine that built it up from scratch.
2 stroke engine running a generator running electric motors..
This is a fully functional model with over 1000hrs of work under it's belt! blade angle, blade height, rear rippers, ect all move some serious dirt (and cars)![X(]
It belongs to a friend of mine that built it up from scratch.
2 stroke engine running a generator running electric motors..
This is a fully functional model with over 1000hrs of work under it's belt! blade angle, blade height, rear rippers, ect all move some serious dirt (and cars)![X(]
09-19-2005 | 03:18 PM
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RE: D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
I don't know the scale, but the real thing is 30.4 feet long, and this one is about 3'.
The whole thing would fit into a 2'x3' square 2' high. I didnt measure it, but thats a decent guess.
I was real easy to operate. One stick for driving using (2) 60A mixed speed controls, and 1 stick for the attachments..
The whole thing would fit into a 2'x3' square 2' high. I didnt measure it, but thats a decent guess.
I was real easy to operate. One stick for driving using (2) 60A mixed speed controls, and 1 stick for the attachments..
09-19-2005 | 09:43 PM
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RE: D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
The tracks were hand made. Regular roller chain was used and he cut and welded each piece to the chain. If you look at the pic of the primered one, that is the new one in process and you can see a track there on the table. I was suprised to see that he cut each piece at an angle so they fit really well when flat, but were still able to bend around the rollers..[8D]
09-21-2005 | 12:09 PM
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RE: D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
I have to agree with everyone else...... This thing looks great. Tank or no tank... I would like to see more post......
Nice work!
Nice work!
09-21-2005 | 10:11 PM
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RE: D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
Heck, I'm interested in that 2-stroke running a generator idea...
I've been tempted to try that for a large (52") cruiser/drill rig tender I've got... it has lots of weight allowance (needs 2 kilos of ballast in addition to the two motorcycle batteries that it uses for power. And before anyone argues it'd get lighter as it burns off the fuel, if you make a double-chamber fuel-balast unit, as the fuel bladder shrinks in a sealed chamber (like an IV bag in a ABS tube) it sucks in water and maintains the ballast.
Please, tell us more about the powerplant!
I've been tempted to try that for a large (52") cruiser/drill rig tender I've got... it has lots of weight allowance (needs 2 kilos of ballast in addition to the two motorcycle batteries that it uses for power. And before anyone argues it'd get lighter as it burns off the fuel, if you make a double-chamber fuel-balast unit, as the fuel bladder shrinks in a sealed chamber (like an IV bag in a ABS tube) it sucks in water and maintains the ballast.
Please, tell us more about the powerplant!
09-23-2005 | 08:43 PM
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RE: D-10 CAT not a tank but where to post?
Absolutely wonderful piece or equipment. I have never seen anything like it. Very good job. How long did it take to build? Did you design it yourself? Could you give some specs like what motors you used, type of battery, etc? Build a couple more and you can start your own construction company . A+ in my book.
. A+ in my book.
