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WTS, DIY Hydrostatic cat project!

Again.. still curious about this machine. And you don't seem to be asking a lot of money for it.

what have YOU done with it? Do you have provisions for a rear hitch? Have you ever pulled a groomer? what size?

do you envision it being a maple syrup hauler.. or a backwoods camp access cat?

What's it good at? What's it bad at?

Just trying to find out more.. and maybe help you out. Hell.. if it would fit what I'm doing.. I'm interested.

JP
 
As i mentioned, i was not intended to be a work horse. Yes one can easily
fit a hitch on it and pull something. I built it cause i am a cat operator and
love cats, especially hydrostatic ones for there maneuverability.
It is dirt cheap as it is an ongoing project that runs but needs a few things
to finish for perfection.
I built it mostly for fun rides :clap:.
If someone really want it perfect, those are the things to address; the orange paint on cab peels-off some places, from being painted aluminum. Took good care of sanding and cleaning the aluminum before the primer but...
The track "retract" function's hydraulic ram should be changed for the next
bigger diameter size as it is a bit short on pull power, to narrow the tracks
down. An hydraulic cylinder is always stronger extending then retracting.

The rubber belts (tracks), will need replacing in a year or two.
The rims (they are car space saver spare tires), touch on the track guides making a rolling noise. Very easily fixed with a grinder, on rim edges,
and, as i said, 4 of the 8 tires remain to be filled with foam.
 
I went back an re read your initial description. At 6'1' in my bare feet... I'm out. :)

Neat project. I'm thinking of remanufacturing my IMP if the rear end goes again.

Always good to see someone else's ideas. There's a buyer out there for your cat. You're not asking a lot. Maybe try to put a post on Koz's snow grooming links message board. You might find a guy looking for a utility snowmobile that says.. HEY, that would work great for me.

JP
 
i like it, too bad it wont tow a drag!
i see theres no hitch and you say its not rated for work.
im guessing not enough wheel motor torque?
id love to throw a 84" wide mogul master behind it!!
 
DAVENET said:
I have to say, I'm very surprised it took that long to go.
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Well, because it is not a "factory built machine", people think that i does
not work or is reliable... I admit i am surprised it did not sell quick too and
i hope the buyer will post videos with it so people are going to be :sad:
that they did not buy it :hammer: Hhahaahhahahaah!!!.
 
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