That's why i built my Workshack extension with nice tall (and wide) doors

Now how's that saying go... Ah yes... "So close and yet not very far"
Congrats on getting the beast running Jim bet you cant wait to get charging around the wood on it

Well guys, the day came It works!
Only had one leak, just a fitting that needed tightening. Other than that its just dandy. Honestly, works just as I had hoped. Plenty of power, if you stamp on the pedal you can get the wheels to spin a little
The steering is a little too many turns lock to lock if I had to pick holes, but I dont think I'll change it, its OK.

Its night time but we got one decent photo. Its ruined the lawn, worth it though

Jim, That thing is awesome

Congratulations!!! I just wish I had half your ability to fab such an awesome machine. My dad had that ability also. I'll get some pics of the custom 32hp tractor he fabbed in 1967. Once again Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see more pics.

Pat

Mith
Nasty looking cut you got.
Thought id stitch it up for ya so the scar wont be too bad.
Now get back to work on your project so we can see the finished creation!

yay the beast lives
Great work there Jim
Driving the beast must make all the work and ruined lawn worthwhile
Hats off for a job well done

P.S. I need to pick your brains about hydraulics at some point, your build is giving me ideas for my 6x6x6 project

Cheers guys.

Ian, pff, I reckon lawns are overrated anyway
Actually I find it incredibly stressful when its running. If something breaks there isnt much thats cheap to fix.
I'll catch you on MSN some time about the hydraulics.

Ill repeat what has been said before, that is awesome.

Looks like Buzz has been traveling.

Missing a few lug bolts.

The missing lug bolts is all to do with superstition, hard to explain, but its working so far.

Those lug bolts are actually much larger than wheelhorse ones. They are off a forklift truck, trade price is something like $14 each (x20 = $280), but I didnt pay that, oh no.....

Yikes! doode... ya fouled up yer pre-heater! I hate when that happens!

Duke

its alive!! (evil laughing)
What can i say but, top work Jim
You might want to build a bigger workshop though, just to help getting the Hydro-Beast in and out a bit easier
The big question is...... Whats next? Starting on a new project? or more work on the Hydro-Beast?

More to do yet Ian.

Going to put a blade on the front, and a 3ph on the back. Hydraulic winch too, I'll use that huge blue hydraulic motor I posted a picture of a while ago. That motor has enough power to pull the earth out of orbit.

Works good in the mud, I can see it'll be good in the woods.

SWEET!!!!!!

thats a awesome project - great work