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MicroTrac

2009-03-25T21:19:16Z

TestUser2:

[[Image:Microtrac4.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:MicroTrac1.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:MicroTrac2.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:MicroTrac3.jpg|thumb]]

MicroTrac is a small scale, walk-behind version of [[LifeTrac]]

=Industry Standards=
*The [http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/reviews/39-0-1.html BCS Tiller] is the main competition.

=Tools=
*Tiller

*Mower

*Chipper
-Laimet conical screw design. Makes nice big, uniform sized chips.

=Engine=
The engine will be a modular removable unit consisting of engine, fuel tank, hydraulic pump, hydraulic reservoir, and frame. The frame will be the hydraulic reservoir, made out of 4x4" square tube.

[[Image:Hydgearpump.jpg|thumb|pump]]

==Specifications==
Engine should be a 12-20 hp 1 cylinder diesel engine, with air cooling. The engine will run the hydraulic pump.

We have a 17.5 HP engine.

Dimensions: 18x16x13"
Shaft: 1x?"

Turns CW from above. CCW from below.

==Sourcing==
**[http://desc.shop.ebay.com/items/Generators__diesel-hp-cylinder_W0QQLHQ5fTitleDescZ1QQLHQ5fPriceZ50Q2eQ2e2Q2c000Q40cQQQ5ftrkparmsZ66Q253A2Q257C65Q253A15Q257C39Q253A1QQ_dmdZ1QQ_dmptZBIQ5fGeneratorsQQ_in_kwZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_mPrRngCbxZ1QQ_okwZdieselQ20hpQ20cylinderQQ_sacatZ106437QQ_scZ1QQ_sopZ15QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14?_fpos=64469&_fcid=1&gbr=1 from here]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Onan-2-Cylinder-Diesel-Engine-14-HP-DJEAMMS4496A_W0QQitemZ330310425172QQcmdZViewItem 14 hp 2 cylinder engine no starter $975]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Aurora-6000-Watt-Diesel-Generator_W0QQitemZ380106916786QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item380106916786&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 11 hp 1 cylinder generator $899.00]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/Heavy-Duty-Silent-Diesel-Generator_W0QQitemZ380106472733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item380106472733&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 13 hp 1 cylinder silent $1300]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/Industrial-8-250-Watt-Electric-Start-Generator_W0QQitemZ330311074168QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item330311074168&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 13 hp $695 GAS]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/23HP-Water-Cooled-Diesel-Engine-with-radiator_W0QQitemZ180331677925QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Farm_Supplies?hash=item180331677925&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 23 hp water cooled diesel engine with radiator $1000 - $1349]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-FIELD-BOSS-2-62-DIESEL-UTILITY-TRACTOR-ONE-OWNER_W0QQitemZ370165894383QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTractors?hash=item370165894383&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1308 62 hp 4 cylinder tractor $1828 ]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/BELARUS-505M-FARM-TRACTOR-NO-RESERVE-FIXER-UPPER_W0QQitemZ250380038290QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTractors?hash=item250380038290&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 65 hp 4 cylinder tractor $710]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/DEUTZ-DIESEL-POWER-UNIT-ENGINE-MOTOR-F3L-1011-40HP-3cly_W0QQitemZ300296916733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Farm_Supplies?hash=item300296916733&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 40 hp 3 cylinder $1500 - $2300 ]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/John-Deere-830-Diesel-Tractor_W0QQitemZ170306687641QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTractors?hash=item170306687641&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 35 hp 3 cylinder tractor $1185]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-New-GLS-TDI-2000-VW-BEETLE-GLS-TDI-DIESEL-1-OWN-5SP-SNRF-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem120385960498QQitemZ120385960498QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks 90 hp 4 cylinder diesel 2000 vw beetle $2000]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-11-hp-air-cooled-diesel-engine-12v-electric-starter_W0QQitemZ330306984305QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item330306984305&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 11 hp 1 cylinder $400]

**[http://desc.shop.ebay.com/items/__diesel-engine-hp-cylinder?LH_TitleDesc=1&LH_Price=50..2%2C000%40c&_trkparms=66%253A2%257C65%253A1%257C39%253A1&_dmd=1&_fsct=&_in_kw=1&_ipg=50&_mPrRngCbx=1&_oexkw=&_okw=diesel%20engine%20hp%20cylinder&_sop=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_pgn=4 more from here ]

*[http://cgi.ebay.com/13-7-HP-INDUSTRIAL-DIESEL-ENGINE-PERKINS-402C-05_W0QQitemZ380104518370QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item380104518370&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 13.7 hp 2 cylinder $666 ]
*[http://www.uspowerco.com/inventory_item.php?id=272 Perkins 402C 13.7hp 2 cylinder Same as above, asked for quote 3/5/09 talked to jeff]

=Hydraulic pump=

==Specifications==
*15 GPM

==Sourcing==
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=200336300&storeId=6970&productId=200336300&in_merch=1 working pump $155]
*[http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009032414425769&item=9-1788-B-R&catname=hydraulic similar $159]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200330121_200330121 GPM: 15.84 @ 3000 RPM $120]
*[http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009032414425769&item=9-7152-B&catname=hydraulic $97.95]

=Coupler=

==Sourcing==
*[http://www.pressureparts.com/ElectMotor-C-Elec-MTR-Coupl-Pressure-Part-336040.aspx 1" spider coupler for engine shaft]
*[http://www.pressureparts.com/Pressure-Part-336038.aspx 3/4" spider coupler for pump shaft]
*[http://www.pressureparts.com/ElectMotor-C-Elec-MTR-Coupl-Pressure-Part-336043.aspx spider]

=Wheels=
[[Image:Wheelmotors.jpg|thumb|motor]]

*one set of drive wheels in the middle balanced with the engine so the Microtrac can be rotated easily, with a motor on the side
*doubled up for traction
*have support wheels on the back sides so it doesn't tip easily
*drive wheels the same as lifetrac, 30" high 10" wide

=Bill of Materials=

==Engine Cage==

*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=200336300&storeId=6970&productId=200336300&in_merch=1 pump 3/4" shaft 3/16" key $155]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_12006_12006 filter $17]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_43467_43467 HD coupler half 1" shaft 1/4" key 1-1/16" long $16]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_12122_12122 HD coupler insert $13]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_43466_43466 Heavy Duty coupler half 3/4" shaft 3/16" key 1-1/16" long $20]

[[Category:MicroTrac]]
[[Category:LifeTrac]]
[[Category:Hydraulics]]
[[Category:OSA]]

MicroTrac

2009-03-25T21:16:09Z

TestUser2:

[[Image:Microtrac4.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:MicroTrac1.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:MicroTrac2.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:MicroTrac3.jpg|thumb]]

MicroTrac is a small scale, walk-behind version of [[LifeTrac]]

=Industry Standards=
*The [http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/reviews/39-0-1.html BCS Tiller] is the main competition.

=Tools=
*Tiller

*Mower

*Chipper
-Laimet conical screw design. Makes nice big, uniform sized chips.

=Engine=
The engine will be a modular removable unit consisting of engine, fuel tank, hydraulic pump, hydraulic reservoir, and frame. The frame will be the hydraulic reservoir, made out of 4x4" square tube.

[[Image:Hydgearpump.jpg|thumb|pump]]

==Specifications==
Engine should be a 12-20 hp 1 cylinder diesel engine, with air cooling. The engine will run the hydraulic pump.

We have a 17.5 HP engine.

Dimensions: 18x16x13"
Shaft: 1x?"

Turns CW from above. CCW from below.

==Sourcing==
**[http://desc.shop.ebay.com/items/Generators__diesel-hp-cylinder_W0QQLHQ5fTitleDescZ1QQLHQ5fPriceZ50Q2eQ2e2Q2c000Q40cQQQ5ftrkparmsZ66Q253A2Q257C65Q253A15Q257C39Q253A1QQ_dmdZ1QQ_dmptZBIQ5fGeneratorsQQ_in_kwZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_mPrRngCbxZ1QQ_okwZdieselQ20hpQ20cylinderQQ_sacatZ106437QQ_scZ1QQ_sopZ15QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14?_fpos=64469&_fcid=1&gbr=1 from here]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Onan-2-Cylinder-Diesel-Engine-14-HP-DJEAMMS4496A_W0QQitemZ330310425172QQcmdZViewItem 14 hp 2 cylinder engine no starter $975]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Aurora-6000-Watt-Diesel-Generator_W0QQitemZ380106916786QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item380106916786&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 11 hp 1 cylinder generator $899.00]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/Heavy-Duty-Silent-Diesel-Generator_W0QQitemZ380106472733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item380106472733&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 13 hp 1 cylinder silent $1300]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/Industrial-8-250-Watt-Electric-Start-Generator_W0QQitemZ330311074168QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item330311074168&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318 13 hp $695 GAS]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/23HP-Water-Cooled-Diesel-Engine-with-radiator_W0QQitemZ180331677925QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Farm_Supplies?hash=item180331677925&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 23 hp water cooled diesel engine with radiator $1000 - $1349]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-FIELD-BOSS-2-62-DIESEL-UTILITY-TRACTOR-ONE-OWNER_W0QQitemZ370165894383QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTractors?hash=item370165894383&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1308 62 hp 4 cylinder tractor $1828 ]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/BELARUS-505M-FARM-TRACTOR-NO-RESERVE-FIXER-UPPER_W0QQitemZ250380038290QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTractors?hash=item250380038290&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 65 hp 4 cylinder tractor $710]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/DEUTZ-DIESEL-POWER-UNIT-ENGINE-MOTOR-F3L-1011-40HP-3cly_W0QQitemZ300296916733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Farm_Supplies?hash=item300296916733&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 40 hp 3 cylinder $1500 - $2300 ]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/John-Deere-830-Diesel-Tractor_W0QQitemZ170306687641QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTractors?hash=item170306687641&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 35 hp 3 cylinder tractor $1185]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-New-GLS-TDI-2000-VW-BEETLE-GLS-TDI-DIESEL-1-OWN-5SP-SNRF-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem120385960498QQitemZ120385960498QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks 90 hp 4 cylinder diesel 2000 vw beetle $2000]
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-11-hp-air-cooled-diesel-engine-12v-electric-starter_W0QQitemZ330306984305QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item330306984305&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 11 hp 1 cylinder $400]

**[http://desc.shop.ebay.com/items/__diesel-engine-hp-cylinder?LH_TitleDesc=1&LH_Price=50..2%2C000%40c&_trkparms=66%253A2%257C65%253A1%257C39%253A1&_dmd=1&_fsct=&_in_kw=1&_ipg=50&_mPrRngCbx=1&_oexkw=&_okw=diesel%20engine%20hp%20cylinder&_sop=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_pgn=4 more from here ]

*[http://cgi.ebay.com/13-7-HP-INDUSTRIAL-DIESEL-ENGINE-PERKINS-402C-05_W0QQitemZ380104518370QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item380104518370&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 13.7 hp 2 cylinder $666 ]
*[http://www.uspowerco.com/inventory_item.php?id=272 Perkins 402C 13.7hp 2 cylinder Same as above, asked for quote 3/5/09 talked to jeff]

=Hydraulic pump=

==Specifications==
*15 GPM

==Sourcing==
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=200336300&storeId=6970&productId=200336300&in_merch=1 working pump $155]
*[http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009032414425769&item=9-1788-B-R&catname=hydraulic similar $159]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200330121_200330121 GPM: 15.84 @ 3000 RPM $120]
*[http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009032414425769&item=9-7152-B&catname=hydraulic $97.95]

=Coupler=

==Sourcing==
*[http://www.pressureparts.com/ElectMotor-C-Elec-MTR-Coupl-Pressure-Part-336040.aspx 1" spider coupler for engine shaft]
*[http://www.pressureparts.com/Pressure-Part-336038.aspx 3/4" spider coupler for pump shaft]
*[http://www.pressureparts.com/ElectMotor-C-Elec-MTR-Coupl-Pressure-Part-336043.aspx spider]

=Wheels=
[[Image:Wheelmotors.jpg|thumb|motor]]

*one set of drive wheels in the middle balanced with the engine so the Microtrac can be rotated easily, with a motor on the side
*doubled up for traction
*have support wheels on the back sides so it doesn't tip easily
*drive wheels the same as lifetrac, 30" high 10" wide

=Bill of Materials=

==Engine Cage==

*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=200336300&storeId=6970&productId=200336300&in_merch=1 pump 3/4" shaft 3/16" key $155]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_12006_12006 filter $17]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_43467_43467 HD coupler half 1" shaft 1/4" key 1-1/16" long $16]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_12122_12122 HD coupler insert $13]
*[http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_43466_43466 Heavy Duty coupler half 3/4" shaft 3/16" key 1-1/16" long $20]

2-2/16" coupler

[[Category:MicroTrac]]
[[Category:LifeTrac]]
[[Category:Hydraulics]]
[[Category:OSA]]

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2009-03-25T21:14:41Z

TestUser2:

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MicroTrac

2009-03-25T20:47:59Z

TestUser2: