Mini- Dozer

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Hello,I am new to this sight.My latest welding project is a mini-dozer similar to the ones found at www.struckcorp.com.I just thought I'd share it with you.I am putting the final touches on it now. Attached Images
Reply:That is very neat, I've seen different versions of doing this, some with old cub cadets.  Do you have any photos of your drivetrain?
Reply:View of transmission: Attached Images
Reply:Close up of track assembly: Attached Images
Reply:Making of sprockets:
Reply:Making sprockets: Attached Images
Reply:Drive sprocket detail: Attached Images
Reply:Welcome. That's a pretty cool little dozer.
Reply:With clutch levers installed... Attached Images
Reply:Very cool, What HP is the engine & weight of machine.American by birth Southern by the Grace of God
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireWelcome. That's a pretty cool little dozer.
Reply:Originally Posted by 74fencerVery cool, What HP is the engine & weight of machine.
Reply:Was this built by request or just something for yourself?   Are there any plans to build implements? Very cool!AEAD 200LE, Lincoln precision tig 185, Millermatic 251, Spectrum 625 extreme, Victor torch , Smithy 1220LTD. and  Do all C-4 band saw ,  Always adding.
Reply:Cute. You need to add CAT stickers and a "D 1/8" on the side. .No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I love it!!
Reply:awesome job! what are the plans, loader,dozer, 3 point hitch? looks like you fabbed it all, i have ownned a few strucks & that does look close to their frame, but its not, is it ????  just curious                                                                         Bob
Reply:Haha awesome!! Very cool project [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:brings back memories. my dad built one of those kits about 45 years ago--had a 7 hp techumseh 4 stroke for power. it was a nice project but not too usable at that time.miller thunderbolt 250vlincoln square wave tig 175 prolincoln idealarc mig sp250everlast tig 210EXTeverlast power plasma 50chicago electric (hf) 130 tig/90 arcchicago electric 90 amp flux wire3 sets oxy/acet
Reply:You should be able to buy the plans. I found plans for the smaller MD-45/55/65 on the web with dimensions for everything.
Reply:Did you build chain for tracks our buy it ? Real nice like to see it in use good job. What is your background have you built other things like this before.
Reply:Thats it damnnit..no more projects 4 me.....i'm not even going back to my shop, atter of fact , my shopi s getting converted ck into a patio......just kidding, I'll never stop building junk from junk with junk. Too much fun. Wish I had your patience though......really nice job. Fantastic.
Reply:that was spoda be "matter of fact" and "back into a patio"  too busy dreamin bout tractors and dozers and such to bother typing.
Reply:Awsome build. Wish I had the patience for that major of a project.Century Powermate 100 ( my first welder)Lincoln Precision TIG 185
Reply:WOW!!! Beautiful work.  Did you do a blog or step-by-step pictorial as you went?  I'd love to read more about the build process.Lincoln AC225 & MigPak 140, Lincoln Magnum SpoolGun, Miller Spectrum 375-X Plasma, Syncrowave 200 TIG, Millermatic 252 MIG, Miller Digital Elite, General 7x12" horiz/vert bandsaw, 3' box/pan brake, 20 ton press, milling machine, 12x28 lathe, etc.
Reply:Very nice work, looks fantastic.I agree with others above, put some stickers on it (maybe have some made to scale).Awesome.Working on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.That is bad ***... never thought of anyone building one on their own. lolJoeMiller 140 Autoset (2010)Miller Syncrowave 250 (1996)
Reply:I am IMPRESSED!!!!6 Miller Big Blue 600 Air Paks2 Miller 400D6 Lincoln LN-25's4 Miller Xtreme 12VS2 Miller Dimension 812 4 Climax BW-3000Z bore welders Hypertherm 65 and 85Bug-O Track BugPair of Welpers
Reply:This is like the various plans available for building a small backhoe on your HD garden tractor.  They come out so keen.  Probably only take oh... a year or so...You can come push dirt on my ranchita anytime,  of course, I hate U.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by houseoffireWas this built by request or just something for yourself?   Are there any plans to build implements? Very cool!
Reply:Your Welding project of mini dozer is very neat and cool. Your work is very nice to build.Log Splitter Ireland
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWCute. You need to add CAT stickers and a "D 1/8" on the side.
Reply:Originally Posted by rdionneawesome job! what are the plans, loader,dozer, 3 point hitch? looks like you fabbed it all, i have ownned a few strucks & that does look close to their frame, but its not, is it ????  just curious                                                                         Bob
Reply:Originally Posted by AquafireWOW!!! Beautiful work.  Did you do a blog or step-by-step pictorial as you went?  I'd love to read more about the build process.
Reply:VERY NICE WORK!!!  More pictures when you can.  Can't wait to see what the whole process was like.  I really like the one where the guy made a grader like this.  Not super practical, but it did work, and I am sure you could do some yard work with it.
Reply:The hood and the foot rests were added in this photo. Notice, also, that the front blade bracket is in the works. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWCute. You need to add CAT stickers and a "D 1/8" on the side.
Reply:Photos of track detail: Attached Images
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Reply:Building front blade (42" wide)... Attached Images
Reply:Rear view of blade..... Attached ImagesLast edited by RAWINOK2; 02-14-2012 at 11:14 AM.
Reply:Maybe consider a ROPS? Little dozers can roll and kill you too, and a ROPS can support a roof for shade.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallMaybe consider a ROPS? Little dozers can roll and kill you too, and a ROPS can support a roof for shade.
Reply:I bet it was fun making all those track sections.  That's one of those jobs where it'd be nice to have a good fixture and a MIG-welding robot that you could teach to do it once and just load the pieces up for it each time.Love the cigarette lighter on the dashboard.
Reply:Lil Cat...with Roll Over Protection System Attached ImagesLast edited by RAWINOK2; 02-14-2012 at 12:24 PM.
Reply:Clutch Levers.... Attached Images
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Reply:Brackets on back are for the linear actuator which raises and lowers the 3 point hitch. Attached Images
Reply:Primered body parts.... Attached Images
Reply:Main frame painted "Cat" yellow..... Attached Images