small Skid Steer. belt drive--version

[Pooper]

I finally decided to build a skid steer type design, I've spend months hanging out in a scaled tank site and got the idea of how to build a belt driven transmission that will run a small skid steer vehicle, not for real work but - to just be building it. lol I bought a mig gaseless welder, & I ordered lotts of parts, a 6.5 engine. pulleys. sprockets, chain & Tires, pillow block bearings, axles..and angle iron ectt..and drill bits, lol so here i go. I'm taking pics and will upload them .

 

[mitchash]

Will your belt transmission be similar to what the Struck Mini dozers have?

 

[Pooper]

few changes but basically works the same.

 

[Pooper]

some pics, more to come.

 

[Pooper]

The belt transmission drive unit is in a wood frame right now I'll move it to a metal frame when i mount in in the skid steer frame. I still have more parts to buy, more nuts and bolts, the belts for the pulleys, metal to build the sides, the load arms. and bucket. and cab, seat, ectt , i need a small hydraulic unit to raise and lower./tilt/ scoop the bucket. cylinders, ectt , hoses, control levers, fittings. lol i may change the belt drive to hydraulic later. it's fun to just build the thing lol

 

[buggyman1]

It looks good, one concern is the frame not being heavy enough, i'm not sure what you're gonna do with it, but i would build the frame out of square tubing or at least channel. I'm afraid your frame is gonna twist like krazy, i'm just going with my gut reaction on this, i may be wrong. I like the build, can't wait to see your progress.

 

[Pooper]

I agree, I will get 2 x 4" x 1/4" rectangular tubing and re do the frame.(welded ) the 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 1/8" angle iron is too weak. ( as you can look closer the frame is bolted together ) it is a test frame to make sure it will drive ( work )

 

[buggyman1]

Whew! I was afraid you may get mad, i was only trying to help. 1/4" tubing will be a lot better. Can't wait to see what its gonna look like.

 

[Pooper]

Metal close to this.

 

[Pooper]

I appreciate and want advice, it's part of the process of building. helping each other with fresh and better ideas.

 

[buggyman1]

Hey, i just noticed you're from ky. What part of the state are you in?

 

[buggyman1]

Metal close to this.

Much better, that will be a lot stronger.

 

[Pooper]

South of Danville

 

[buggyman1]

I'm in Mt.Sterling, maybe i'll get to see this machine first hand.

 

[Pooper]

That sounds good, i been buying parts since i joined this site so maybe at the end 2012 i'll have it finished. lol:laughing:

 

[buggyman1]

Have you built anything before this? Looks like a fun project.

 

[Pooper]

few years ago I build a 45" x 6' utility trailor, bought the axle fron TSC and got the metal from metals depot, used treated deck boards on the floor put 2 2x6 for the sides it looks good. I'm a mad scientist/cobbler lol

 

[buggyman1]

few years ago I build a 45" x 6' utility trailor, bought the axle fron TSC and got the metal from metals depot, used treated deck boards on the floor put 2 2x6 for the sides it looks good. I'm a mad scientist/cobbler lol

Have any pics of it? I cut this trailer of mine into and extended it 2 feet to make it a 16 footer. I've never built one from scratch though.

 

[Pooper]

here it is, it's just big enough to haul a 250 4 wheeler or a 38" Bolens riding mower.

 

[buggyman1]

here it is, it's just big enough to haul a 250 4 wheeler or a 38" Bolens riding mower.

Hey, that looks good, bet the 4-wheeler fills it up nicely. You seem to have a good eye for building. Take advantage of all the talented people on TBN, they will do you proud.