My 4x4 articulating 23hp tractor and cab project

[Waldon52]

My whole life I have wanted to build a half scale 4x4 articulating tractor with a cool front blade. Last year I finally did it . I just finished putting the cab windows in it this week . I have always wanted to share some of my projects here as i have seen over the years so many cool posts. My tractor is a 23 hp twin cylinder full time 4 wheel drive hydrostatic drive. The front blade raises and tilts side to side hydraulically. I am waiting for a nice snowstorm to try it out. I used a Steiner frame , axles , hydraulics. I cut the frame twice and exteneded both ends . I rebuilt the seat mount to move with the front of the tractor . I built the cab to scale but the rear cab wall removes and a quick seat attached for actual snowplowing use.

 

[Waldon52]

Here are a few progress photos . The fenders, hood and cab are built from 18 ga. sheet metal.

 

[Halftrack]

Can I be the first one to say: WOW and Beautiful!!!!!

 

[RDrancher]

Now THAT, is VERY impressive! Good job man!

 

[rayclar]

I'll second that WOW,, talk about a project. Great job.

 

[Hiltz]

That is awesome. Viewing the thumbnail pictures it looks like a much bigger machine. Im going to repeat myself.......that is awesome.

 

[LindenBruce]

I want one!!!! Post some videos when you get a chance. I'm sure you will be pushing a lot of snow this year. B.

 

[nybirdman]

Very,very nice.Quite an idea really.

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks for the nice comments. I am waiting for the perfect snowstorm to have my wife get the perfect video to share with everyone .

 

[Mendonsy]

Awesome!!! That sure was a lot of work, but the results are certainly worth it!!

 

[dusty3030]

Wow. The detail is amazing, hats off to you sir.

 

[Bob77064]

Fantastic, great job!

 

[dragoneggs]

Holy Crap! I love it!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Mike476]

Absolutley amazing, exceptional craftmanship!!

 

[mikehaugen]

Awesome! Great job!

Just curious... any idea what it weighs?

 

[muddstopper]

Looks really good. Do you have any concerns whether the Steiner's little 1inch axle shafts will support those big duals under a serious load. I am curious as to how you made the wheel mounts. I have a 430max with the dual wheel option and just wondering if you used a similar set up for those large duals.

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks for the kind words.
This little tractor had 800 hours on it and it will never see 50 more hours. I will baby it for the most part and I will not use it in heavy wet snow so there will be no concern pushing 8 or 9 inches of light lake effect snow. Those axles will be fine for the way I will use it. I will probably only plow with it 2 or three times the whole winter. I have other machines to use in the real heavy wet snow. This is my lifelong dream toy mostly to look at and drive around the yard . It would be fun to show it at a tractor show too.

 

[Chisum]

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My whole life I have wanted to build a half scale 4x4 articulating tractor with a cool front blade. Last year I finally did it . I just finished putting the cab windows in it this week . I have always wanted to share some of my projects here as i have seen over the years so many cool posts. My tractor is a 23 hp twin cylinder full time 4 wheel drive hydrostatic drive. The front blade raises and tilts side to side hydraulically. I am waiting for a nice snowstorm to try it out. I used a Steiner frame , axles , hydraulics. I cut the frame twice and exteneded both ends . I rebuilt the seat mount to move with the front of the tractor . I built the cab to scale but the rear cab wall removes and a quick seat attached for actual snowplowing use.

WOW!! Great Job!!

 

[Halftrack]

I really think the green tractor people will come knocking on your door, with the request to put it in a few farm shows. What an attention getter!!! Better find an enclosed trailer and plan on a few overnights at their expense.

 

[600rider]

Great job!! I think you have made many on this site "GREEN WITH ENVY"!!!!