Homemade 420cc Predator powered articulating 4X4 dump truck question & answer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- This is a question and answer video about my 4x4 mini articulating tractor. I’m using all Subaru drive train and a 420cc Predator engine to move this 4wd machine. I used my Crossfire CNC plasma table quite a bit on this truck build, If you are interested in more info on these tables check out the link down below in the description.
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I have over 40 years of experience in welding/fabrication and construction.....never seen anything that impresses me more than your build.....hats off to you! Great job!!!
I really appreciate that a lot! Thank you!!
I own 8 acres I get exactly why you built it and don't sell yourself short you did an outstanding job on this build you are a sharp and clever guy cant wait for more builds like this.
People that have never built a thing in their life sure have a lot of opinions. Tell them to make videos of their work. I love this build for the fact that you made do with what was available to you cheap. thanks for sharing.
It's easy to throw a heap of money at something and buy pre made parts. It takes infinitely more skill and talent to make what one has work and keep costs down.
All the people telling you what you should have done, have probably never built anything close to what you’ve got. Thumbs up
From repeated experience, I'll GUARANTEE they haven't built a damn thing.
That air cooled little motor is more practical than a liquid cooled diesel. Even if you went through 3 motors over the life of that (Awesome rig) dump truck, it is still cheaper than the alternative. No extra fuel tank, no radiator, no starting problems in the winter, and the list goes on and on. Mike you chose well, and it showed.
And those motors are readily available. Doesn't take weeks to find parts for one
@@seancervantes1 and so many interchangeable parts and upgrades if needed with Honda.
I’m 65 years old and what I’ve discovered is, there are people in the world that if you presented them with a bar of gold they would ask why you neglected to polish it. You know what you want this machine to do and how you will use it, so stick to your guns. The fact that you’re a doer and not sitting around telling someone else how they should be doing it is as impressive to me as your design/building skills. Great job. I am certainly going to use some of your ideas. Thank you.
Thanks Dale! I really appreciate your comment 👍
It’s just a tractor truck... and I want one!! Great series!
As a practicing engineer for a large vehicle manufacturer, I have to say that this is nothing short of spectacular! Furthermore; for all the people offering suggestions as to what you should have done, it would appear that this was designed exactly to the customer specifications, so great work! I’ve loved watching these videos!
Thanks William! I really appreciate it 👍
That’s a wonderful compliment 🙂
This is an outstanding build,I love the practicality of it,well done
Yup. Agreed
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First and Foremost, you have built a GREAT machine here. This vid only serves to show the sound thinking and reasoning behind everything you did. If people don't like what you have done or think their way would be better, then they can get off their backsides and build their own and show you how it's done. We know that's not going to happen though. I doubt at the end of the day anyone out there would not be damn proud to have this truck and to be able to say they built and designed it themselves. I have a Kubota RTV and I think your machine leaves that for dead especially in the application you have. Considering how many of these one could built for the price of the RTV makes the comparison embarrassing! :0)
You have done a TOP job Mike, that's been obvious all along, and myself and all your regular Viewers thank you for the time you have taken with your detailed and interesting vids covering this Build. You are a lot more clever and capable than a good deal of us and it's inspirational watching what you have done. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the time you took to write this! I definitely have put a lot of time into thinking things though and not making to many mistakes along the way, I have learned from a few of them though. I have gained a lot of experience and confidence along this build. It’s literally takes over twice as long to document this entire build but it’s been worth it being able to share it with all of my loyal subscribers👍 Thank you!
Love your channel Mike, excellent build. The only thing we needed was a drum solo.
Right on! I will definitely get some drums in the next video 🙂👍
@@Mikefestiva Excellent!!!
They can go build their own if they think they can do better, I personally don't think it can be done any better than what you done 💯
So many people with “you should’a”. Don’t need a diesel and so many other silliness.
Underrated channel man, love the build
Thanks 😊
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Shows the big advantages that come with compact design techniques, I can see this as a forthcoming Kubota.
Can't wait to see the cab and snow plow build
You should have... done it just the way you did. Like you said, it didn’t come in a box with plans and an assembly manual. My only suggestion is for a possible bed liner material. Check out Raptor Liner. Seems like it would be a good option to line the dump bed. 👍🏼
I am seldom impressed, But this is an impressive project and The dude building it is quite clever also, even if he wears his winter stocking hat in the summer LOL.... You build a buggy that would sell for well over 15 grand out of a junk car, some square tubing and some old surf board molds......You don't need to explain yourself to anybody
Well said sir!!
Mike, you have done an outstanding job on what YOU want to build. I have about 1% of your skills and would never tell you how to do anything. I find that a lot of people that say "you should have done that or that is stupid" have nothing on their channel. Keep doing what you are doing.
yup
Hi MIKE! Boy, you’ve got a lot of patience! It drives me crazy how 90% of the people that seem to think they know everything about building these kinds of things actually never build anything themselves, LOL! You and I both know, we don’t just jump into putting something together without thinking it through. As you pointed, these things are purpose built. You’ve done a fantastic job with this machine and I know that you are very proud of it as you very well should be! It’s fantastic! I wouldn’t have the patience to respond to all of the people that tell you you should have done this and should have done that. I give you a lot of credit! As always, I enjoyed the video very much and look forward to your future videos. Unfortunately for me, this year, most of my personal small engine projects have gone on hold. We have been using the good weather to focus on other home and yard related projects while the weather is good. I will be getting back to my small engine projects in the fall and through the winter. Hopefully I can get some more videos out at that point. Take care!
people just dont get it! you know what you want and need for your situation period! Arm Chair Fabricators is what I call them lol, those of us who know a thing or 2 know exactly what and why you are doing. Roll on Mike!!!!!
Mike, in my personal opinion you have done a great job and I have learned a lot from this build. Also, I want to thank you for sharing your videos, and I hope you make more, and build more.
Awesome thanks for watching 👍
You did a great job on your dump truck tractor. You are the bench top engineer of the year!
Brian Kolbrek Thank you Brian! I really appreciate it 🙂 It’s been a fun project!
love this build mike. i appreciate the way you designed and build to suit your needs not what is most convenient. i look forward to every video.
Very impressive A on a budget and B function my hat is off to you !!!!
You are a fine craftsman. Very impressed.
Thank you!
It’s a incredible looking machine and obviously well thought out and engineered. You did a great job on it.
Your build is great. Very much like a UNIMOG with personal intent.
What I really love about you is that your curiosity and creativity has you out in the world making and creating. Nice work! Thanks for sharing your process, and all the ways that you learn through it. Keep on being you! Loving your energy.
Thank you 😊
I'm an engineer, this was so fun to watch, way better than at work haha, more specific to you so more unique and cool
Appreciate that 👍
anyone can look at anything and tell you how they would do it better or different, the difference is you did it and that is a accomplishment in itself and anyone with the money can build what they want, but only a few can work with what they have and do it
everyone always knows everything better. just build it yourself how you want it If you don't like it.
Mad props for taking the time to respond to all the idiotic armchair builders. All the decisions you made were pretty understandable to me and the result speaks for themselves. I've really enjoyed following the build.
Lol. Why did you build it? Simple, because you could and you wanted to! Mike, i think you did an awesome job period. Yourself and DonnDIY are living my dreams. Damn I need a lathe.
Thanks Glen! I really appreciate it 🙂
A lot of credit going towards the build itself, but also gotta give some credit to how far the video quality has come along. I'm sure it takes him twice as long to be bringing us along with him on the journey and it's really cool to see his film work progress every video. Love the videos and the build.
Thanks Mike
This is just kinda frustrating to watch. So many people with misinformed comments when you have done your homework each time. Props for patiently explaining your reasoning over and over. Hopefully you get at least a few helpful comments along the way. Love the build.
Thanks for commenting Ryan 👍 I really appreciate it 🙂 I have wanted to do this video for some time now, it gave me a opportunity to explain the build and the reasoning for why I build it the way I did, I feel people really enjoyed this video and have a much better understanding of what I set out to build. Take care 🙂
They say: "You should've done this, should've done that..."
Hey - go do it yourselves then. Make a video series on it as well.
As for me I think this thing is awesome!
Thanks 😊 I appreciate it 👍
Hey I would not have the nerve to criticize any of your work. I get it 100% why you chose the parts you did. That is how I think too. If it works, its good.
Man that truck is freaking awesome. I can't believe you had to make this video, by that I mean who really thinks they could have done better. I think you could manufacture and sell those puppies. It's great. Thanks for letting me watch.
What I see is someone who is courteous and considerate, has done something many would love to say "I did that" or wait till you see these coming off a assembly line... I will be a millionaire. Not easy getting into that category nor would you enjoy that lifestyle as they hobnob around with others that have sticks up their ying yang. I truly could build something like that because of my work history is building and mechanics for over fifty years. Could I build one as good, I would like to think so by using your hard earned lessons and the grief that came with but flat footed... not so much as I have little experience with stuff that weighs less than a few tons. I have built the equivalent of a all track steering clutch machine but the cost of tracks is so much I wouldn't of done it had I not found a honey hole on these islands where the army dumped stuff still in the boxes for different machines. I completely put together a d4 cat dozer with winch and hydraulic blade and it was nearly everything from the dump site with exceptions to fuel as it was just too old, and seats were so deteriorated that my wife sowed me up some covers that went over some springs out of something else. The rest did come from the dump and a bunch of jeep parts .... me and my big mouth told someone that I had found me something big an so they followed me till they found and took everything. I think that the enclosed cab will make it nice in the winter for you and maybe just a few less bugs but for all purposes' I would keep it like that in the summer.... maybe a roof so pine cones don't hit your noggin
Right on Morgan that sounds like you did some awesome salvaging! 👍 thanks for always checking out my videos 🙂
You must be super busy. Well done. Very interesting. I like doing this sort of thing, but at 72 I'm a little old to start it again, but I like watching what you do. Keep up the great work.
I enjoyed very much watching! Great job excellent solutions a great craftsmanship! Congratulations
Hello. You estimated around $3000, I would still consider it value for money at 6 or 7 thousand. I'm in awe of your design and engineering skills, to me it's genius. Total respect . Thank you. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude.
Imagine if a company produced something like this? Be at least 15k probably
This is the coolest thing on the internet right now
Amazing job. Can't believe all the people that have probably never built anything telling you you are doing it wrong.
Thanks for checking out my Video Don, I really appreciate it 🙂
The limited slip differential impresses me the most, you get best of both worlds, and you also made a cool example that thousands of people may potentially use on their projects and now I’m gonna do this to my garden tractor. This entire build is very inspiring and I just want to say good job.
Thanks for checking out my build! I really appreciate it 👍 I had a fun time building that limited slip, and it works quite well too!
Built not bought , Great job cant wait to see the future SxS .
I don't think I could imagine a better way to do it myself. I appreciate you approaching people's suggestions with a mind to really explain why you did what you did
Today, on Mike's 4x4 Show ; "Some arsehole armchair engineers said"
love it! also being in the NW that thing would be so nice at my place! I need to build one.
Mike, I like everything about your build and would change nothing! Once again, I hope you sell plans soon! 👍👍
some limb risers might be a good idea too!
Mike, this is a fantastic video series! It has inspired me to do a similar project for my land up in the Rockies based on a 3 cylinder Kubota and hydraulic motors driving the axles. The wife is Russian so I can get a lot of information from those videos as well. Thank you for putting these videos out there to help those of us wanting to try our hand at it.
I love watching your videos makes me wish i could get my project started hopfully this summer ill have the money to start it. Tgank you so much for the wonderful videos get some good ideas from them!!!!!
Great Q&A. I have enjoyed every video and have learned a lot. I love working with my hands and building things. I have a small knife shop and build custom knives, so I do get to work creating things. What you have built is custom to your needs and not available on the open market. I believe it will serve you for years to come. Now, just waiting to see the finished project and the next project build. Also so looking for some great video of it in action. Especially in the snow. It will be a beast. Blessings!
Awesome truck, awesome video! I just realized I have the perfect under seat heater for your cab sitting in my shop waiting for a project. It's yours man, come get it whenever you are ready for it. Just plow me out when you can :)
You did an awesome job... i think your design nailed IT!!!! you seemed to accomplish every goal you set for the build.. everyone should not be telling you what you should and shouldn't have done... no body with a plan that they execute well wants to hear peanut gallery comments. Again awesome build.... its pro level fabrication, with many prosumer tools and homemade items..
Thanks Ken! I really appreciate your comments 🙂 My articulating truck sure fits my needs.
I learned a lot on this build, it’s been fun designing and bringing others along on this series, I definitely have gotten many comments telling me I should have done this or that, it gets a little old but I realize most of those people have no idea how to change a tire let alone build something like this 😂
Take care Ken! 👍
Great Job well built just the way it is. Great engineering
Purpose built on a budget. I have really enjoyed this build. Excellent job Sir.
Your build is great froget the haters
Bottom line ~ it is something that you built for yourself by yourself. It is what you need to do what you have or want to do with it.
I think it is a grand thing this "Tractor Truck" of yours. Truth, I'm kinda jealous I can not built something like this. I have not the skill to do so.
Old saying. . . To Your Own Self Be True and piffles on all others! It is Awesome......
The Subaru engine wouldn't have fitted in that chassis and who needs 160hp in a tiny tractor ?
I love the simplicity of it and your elegant solutions. Some people just don't get it...
Thanks Edward for checking out my videos 👍 I really appreciate it 🙂
Really great build and I can see why you did like you did on the design of the truck, really like your philosophy in the usability of it. Like the idea of cheap interchangeable parts! Keep up the good work😊
Love your tractor truck
You really do great work. 👍
"The reason I used [this part] is because I bought it for $150."
Naysayers: "whine, cry, piss moan."
This guy: "Nah."
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Nice build!
Right on 👍
Thanks for subscribing!
LOL
I like your limited slip idea. 👍
it always amazes me how nozy some guys are about other guys' personal projects. this was an awesome build through and through!
I think you could sell them. I would love to have one!
you may be 1st but did you watch it yet ??
Haha 👍
OUTSTANDING!!! Bilt not bought!!! Love the builds and the music.
I think the choices you made in the design of this thing are near perfect. It's totally about function over cool factor, and in my opinion, that makes it cool! Pretty awesome that you can do an engine swap for 400ish bucks. Some people pay more than that for brake jobs on their car.
One thing to consider is all the "if you'd only done this" and "for this money you could have had that" keyboard warriors probably have neither the gumption or the skills to make something like this. It's cool that you made a video explaining your thoughts but most of the peanut gallery blabbering you see in the comments should be ignored so you can be building more cool stuff. 😀
I don't care what anybody says. This thing is just plain ol' American ingenuity and totally Bad A$$ ! ! !
Right on Dave! I really appreciate it 🙂
I'm jealous.........LOL! How are you going to heat the cab?
Watched this in our shop at work on my iPad and had a bunch of facility maintenance guys appreciating your build. Great little rig indeed!
how come you didnt do computer controlled EFI on the engine for fuel economy, and an 18" sat nav screen, should of done bluetooth controls so you could run it with your phone from your patio!!!
some peoples kids eh
For a second there I didn't catch your sarcasm... I was flabbergasted lol
Hey Michael, I think do do good!! You explain well also. Don!t listen to naysayers, they know nothing better than you. Best regards, Helge
Thank you, you did a really good job explaining the whys and hows of your build. I am really curious to see what you come up with for heating your cab. Keep 'em coming.
It looks better every time i see it!
A heated cab😲 Sweet!
Maybe add an in-dash USB charger for your phone, small tool/glove compartment and a cup holder. I love the build. That'd be a $10000 vehicle on an equipment dealer lot if they even made them.
This is the most awesome homemade vehicle I have ever seen anyone build. That's because it was built for practicality not a just because I can type mentality.
Thanks 😊 I appreciate your comment 👍
Yep built for my needs!
In addition to fantastic engineering and fabrication skills, you are articulate, a great communicator and teacher I’m in awe of your talents.
Thank you Barry 🙂 I really appreciate your comment 👍
you seriously rock dude that thing is a dream come true. id love to see a short 5 minute montage video of just straight usage!
Thanks Daniel! I will definitely make some videos of this machine working on my property soon 👍
Fantastic build, you should be very proud of your work. Gotta love the "Why didn't you........?" from people who've done nothing.
Usually don't comment on videos but I really appreciate the build and have enjoyed the series so far. Hell of a job! Don't let anyone tell you different. Purpose built machines don't make sense to most and that's what this is.
In my opinion your engineering and thought process with this build is spot on.
I think this is one of the coolest builds ever. At first I imagined that I could make one, too. But it’s way complex and beyond my skills and I’ve made the mistake of confusing a youtuber’s skills with my own one too many times. I like the low cost high value engineering considerations, though. Bravo to you for the great build!
Been there, done that, a bunch! "But it looked so easy!"
Keeping it simple and stupid so we could match you at home is a pretty cool sentiment for a TH-cam channel. Most builders have a budget I could never match.
Awesome Mike, you live by the old adage, KISS, Keep It Simple S---, a modular build, with your vision, on a budget. You’re not just throwing Money at the build, exceptional build, with the best practices for future maintenance and repairs. Keep doing what you’re doing! A++++++++++++
Thank you! Keeping it simple is definitely a great thing and it seems as time goes on, less and less things are this way, complex and parts become obsolete. Take care
Just plain awesome! I like these kind of videos for the background info but not for why you actually have to make these videos! You've built an impressive machine Mike!!!
It turned out great Mike! You had a vision of what you wanted, and built it. Having “just enough power” is smart since you’re less likely to chunk driveline parts.
It's a very excellent build but can I suggest just retrofitting a snow plow through the front and utilizing your winch that would cut a lot of cost
I had thought about that, it’s extremely simple and affordable 👍 the only bonus with hydraulics is I get down force but if I get the right angles on my blade the snow build up should help hold it down.
Awesome build Mike. Don't let anyone make you second guess how you built it. I'm sure after enough time you'll find things you should have done different, but I'd be proud to have that machine!
You did an outstanding job. Only make the changes you wish to. Liked,shared. All my best.
Thanks Bobby!!!
Id like to see their home built articulated dump truck this thing is awesome. Great build man
That little truck is cool. Period. Great job, fun to watch the build. Looking forward to seeing the cab. Thanks Mike!
Great video Mike ! Somebody asked me why I built my sawmill and I acted stunned and said , doesnt everyboby want a sawmill?!!!
your channel should have a lot more then 100k subs .. your builds are amazing.
When I suggested the stack I didn’t think of a lot of your reasons. In your area it would get clipped off on day one with a tree. Thanks for the video! Good work