Walking through photos I took while building my front-end loader using PF Engineering plans. I walk through photos and video clips I took during the build to share how it was made and some of the issues I had.
You made a lot of major mistakes. You learned a lot of valuable knowledge. Congrats on your finished product and your education. I loved the gazintas and gozoutas. I made one for my zero turn with electric actuators, too scared of hydraulics. Have moved so far about 60 yards dirt and crushed concrete and seems fine but I do worry a little about my frame as I do tend to over fill to about probably 350 or 400 lbs then bouncing to its destination.
Nice work, with limited tools(the best way to learn skills AND ingenuity)! TOP TIP-re: holes saws; they are designed for thin plate/sheet metal and don't feature flutes for swarf removal – drill your centre pilot hole and with the same drill bit, drill 3( or as reqd) holes around and just within the overall diameter of your desired hole. Then cut hole with holesaw, and thin oil(wd40,3 in 1….), applying the oil with a small paint brush(13mm/ 1/2"). The swarf will clear out of the cut via the through holes. Too much speed, too little oild, too much vibration and lack of swarf removal kill holesaws!
Nice creation it’s super cool! I’d just recommend watching how much you work it because I can tell you the transaxle in that isn’t meant to handle that I’d recommend an old garden tractor for a loader but still a sweet build!
Hi We have the exact same garden tractor at home. The hydro-gear transmission gave up the ghost on it. Depending on which hydro transmission you have, you have to be careful because they are not build for pushing, or pulling a lot of weight. We found that out the hard way.
Unfortunately the first time you overload any of those attachments you are going to break that axle or transmission. That is a riding mower for cutting grass not to be worked like a REAL tractor.
Very nice work. Look for an old Sears Suburban with a standard high/low transmission. Use wheel weights and fill the rear tires for the counter weight. (Several ways to fill them) this takes the weight off the transaxle.
This is truly an amazing job especially for someone who openly admits having no previous experience with hydraulics. I give you 2 thumbs up!!!! Just please in the future look very closely at your threads in your valves and cylinders. If they are beveled please use orb connectors. If you have no other option than pipe threads please consider loctite 567 or 565. I know some people will say. (I’ve never had a problem) and if you have never worked with hydraulics before you couldn’t know. But you should never use thread tape on hydraulics. Please know I’m in no way being ugly. I think this is an awesome job. I just want to share something that could save you a lot of trouble in the future. Many many valves have been changed because of small pieces of tape getting caught in spools.
With somthing like this you might need a bridgport, drill the hole with smaller bits and work up to close to what you need Hot rolled steels not very hard, it has a low carbon content its not like your dealing with 1040 or 4140. Its 1018 And angle iron will reinforce the edges also add some flat stock to the cutting edge and grind a bevel on it. That will make the slicing edge last longer That thin of plate steel will wear down pretty fast but you can always add new material to it. Just do spots you can drill out so you can replace it.
Why not put the tank in the back for the hydrlic fluid its also a counter weight. Love the tires. Is that a lawn tractor, or garden tractor There is a difference, mostly the hydrostatic transmission aka rear-end.
Its built and dam that looks really 👍 good. Mine next!
My question what parts were used for the hydraulic system? pumps, cylinders, control valve. What gpm does the pump out out and how much can this system lift? Im also looking at PF Engineering plans. great job .
This machine greatly exceeded our expectation. You have to go slower than with more expensive gas models, but it does the job, even with heavy wet snow. The video I've posted was light fluffy stuff.
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Awesome video man!
Is that a 5000 series tractor?
here is a German Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSq8DvrLzgU&list=PLhJJpaKbIYKxW3VV7LQdLPjXpJQt2oPZ2
what tires did you use ?
You made a lot of major mistakes. You learned a lot of valuable knowledge. Congrats on your finished product and your education. I loved the gazintas and gozoutas. I made one for my zero turn with electric actuators, too scared of hydraulics. Have moved so far about 60 yards dirt and crushed concrete and seems fine but I do worry a little about my frame as I do tend to over fill to about probably 350 or 400 lbs then bouncing to its destination.
You did good. I give you a lot of credit.
Nice work, with limited tools(the best way to learn skills AND ingenuity)! TOP TIP-re: holes saws; they are designed for thin plate/sheet metal and don't feature flutes for swarf removal – drill your centre pilot hole and with the same drill bit, drill 3( or as reqd) holes around and just within the overall diameter of your desired hole. Then cut hole with holesaw, and thin oil(wd40,3 in 1….), applying the oil with a small paint brush(13mm/ 1/2"). The swarf will clear out of the cut via the through holes. Too much speed, too little oild, too much vibration and lack of swarf removal kill holesaws!
What an abrupt end to the video haha – great stuff man, looks like a ton of fun.
Will this thing even turn? Id watch that frame. If it breaks, you might become one with that tractor
Hi got any more videos. i would like to see more.
Nice creation it’s super cool! I’d just recommend watching how much you work it because I can tell you the transaxle in that isn’t meant to handle that I’d recommend an old garden tractor for a loader but still a sweet build!
Should have started with an old cub cadet or something that is an actual tractor not made of sheet metal like the new machines
Hi We have the exact same garden tractor at home. The hydro-gear transmission gave up the ghost on it. Depending on which hydro transmission you have, you have to be careful because they are not build for pushing, or pulling a lot of weight. We found that out the hard way.
I'm restoring my white gt1855 and I'm planning on building a loader for it
Unfortunately the first time you overload any of those attachments you are going to break that axle or transmission. That is a riding mower for cutting grass not to be worked like a REAL tractor.
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Very nice work. Look for an old Sears Suburban with a standard high/low transmission. Use wheel weights and fill the rear tires for the counter weight. (Several ways to fill them) this takes the weight off the transaxle.
have you tried making a dozer or some heavy machines?
Is that 2×2 tubing you used for the arms?
What BMG metal do you use? I'm in VA also. Thanks for the video. Any updates?
Can I get some measurements on this so I can do it myself or where can I find the specs for this.
What on earth is a " gazinta " and " gazata " ? Thanks … Well done vid …
What hydraulic pump are you using thank you
Just by a tank
This is truly an amazing job especially for someone who openly admits having no previous experience with hydraulics. I give you 2 thumbs up!!!! Just please in the future look very closely at your threads in your valves and cylinders. If they are beveled please use orb connectors. If you have no other option than pipe threads please consider loctite 567 or 565. I know some people will say. (I’ve never had a problem) and if you have never worked with hydraulics before you couldn’t know. But you should never use thread tape on hydraulics. Please know I’m in no way being ugly. I think this is an awesome job. I just want to share something that could save you a lot of trouble in the future. Many many valves have been changed because of small pieces of tape getting caught in spools.
You build to sell??
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With somthing like this you might need a bridgport, drill the hole with smaller bits and work up to close to what you need
Hot rolled steels not very hard, it has a low carbon content its not like your dealing with 1040 or 4140. Its 1018
And angle iron will reinforce the edges also add some flat stock to the cutting edge and grind a bevel on it.
That will make the slicing edge last longer
That thin of plate steel will wear down pretty fast but you can always add new material to it. Just do spots you can drill out so you can replace it.
Why not put the tank in the back for the hydrlic fluid its also a counter weight.
Love the tires.
Is that a lawn tractor, or garden tractor
There is a difference, mostly the hydrostatic transmission aka rear-end.
Its built and dam that looks really 👍 good.
Mine next!
What is the size of the square tubing?
My question what parts were used for the hydraulic system? pumps, cylinders, control valve. What gpm does the pump out out and how much can this system lift? Im also looking at PF Engineering plans. great job .
This machine greatly exceeded our expectation. You have to go slower than with more expensive gas models, but it does the job, even with heavy wet snow. The video I've posted was light fluffy stuff.