LifeTrac II Part Sourcing

Video of Tractor and Frame assembly in William's second month Dedicated Project Visits report:

Cut List

Square tube:

• 4 × 7'8"×4"×4" tubes for base.
• 3 × 5'×4"×4" under base tubes.
• 2 × 52"×4"×4" vertical chassis centre tubes.
• 2 × 55"×4"×4" vertical chassis tubes for front corners.
• 2 × 59"×4"×4" vertical chassis tubes for rear corners (PC mounting area).
• 2 × 84"×4"×4" top chassis tubes.
• 3 × 44"×4"×4" top chassis tubes.

Rounds:

• [4] 22", 27" or 28" × 1-7/8" axle shafts.
• [2] 56"×1-7/8" loader shafts.
• [2] 100"×6"×3" 1/4" or 3/8"? tubes for front loader arms.
• [2] 86"×6"×3" 1/4" or 3/8"? tubes for rear loader arms.
• [2] 45"×6"×3" 1/4" or 3/8"? tubes to re-enforce loaders.
• [8] 6"×4" 1/2" angle-iron to attach re-enforcing tunes to L-arms.
• [48 or 56] 4-1/2"bolts+nuts to suit to attach re-enforce tubes to angle-iron & L-arms.
• [96 or 112] washers for above nuts & bolts.
• [4] 4-1/2" 1-7/8" DOM to mount shafts through the frame.
• [4] 3-1/2" 1-7/8" DOM to mount loader shafts to loader arms.
• [8] thrust bearings - in the form of large washers with 1-7/8" hole to go between frame-shaft-DOM-mounts and loader arm mounts.
• [4] 6" bushings/DOM to weld in gussets and wheel mounts.

Plate:

• [12] 10"×8"×0.5" steel plates to mount flange bearings and hydraulic motors to frame.
• [4] 6"×8"×1/2" QA-plate to mount motors to QA-motor plate.
• [2] 12"×12"×1/2" plate to mount H-cylinders to frame base.
• [4] 12"×4"×1/2" plate to weld to H-cylinder base plates.
• [16+] 1"diameter-hole nuts to weld into above plates.
• [1] 1/4" 2"×4×36" Angle-Iron to mount Valves too.
• [4] 10"×12"×3/8" plate to connect Rear H-cylinders to loader-arms.
• [4] 8"×12"×3/8" plate to connect Front H-cylinders to loader-arms.
• [4] 12×10×1/2" plates to make wheel mounts.
• [8] 4"×4"×1/2" plate cut diagonally to make [16] gussets.
• [4] × 32"diameter × 9" wheels.

Other

• [16] thrust bearings - in the form of large washers with 1-7/8" hole.

Bolts

Functionality list:

• [40] 3/4x5-1/2", with [40] washers for one side and [40] metal lock nuts for the other side. For wheel plates & cylinder plates.
• [42] 3/4"x9" bolts, [80] washers, and [40] metal lock nuts. This is for the assembly of the main frame.
• [16] 1/2"x2" bolts + [16] nylon lock nuts + [16] lock washers to suit. Motor attachment to motor interface plate. These could be 2" studs, as these are welded to the motor interface plate.
• [8] 3/4"x2" bolts for motor; [8] nuts to weld; [8] lock washers. Attachment of motor interface plate to frame.
• [32] 5/8"x2"bolts + [32] metal lock nuts, [32] lock washers to suit. Mounting of bearings to frame.
• [32] 9/16"x2" fine thread bolts, [32] washers, [32] nylon lock nuts. Attachment of wheel to wheel hub. Includes studs, nuts, and washers.
• [4] 3/4"x4.5" bolts; [8] nuts; [4] nylon lock nuts. Mounting of wheel bushings to wheel shafts.

TOTALS:

• [40] 3/4"x5.5" bolts
• [42] 3/4"x9" bolts
• [4] 3/4"x4.5" bolts
• [8] 3/4"x2" bolts
• [120] 3/4" washers
• [80] 3/4" metal lock nuts
• [16] 3/4" nuts
• [4] 3/4" nylon lock nuts
• [8] 3/4" lock washers

• [16] 1/2"x2" bolts
• [16] 1/2" nylon lock nuts
• [16] 1/2" lock washers

• [32] 5/8"x2" bolts
• [32] 5/8" metal lock nuts
• [32] 5/8" lock washers

• [32] 9/16"x2" bolts
• [32] 9/16" washers
• [32] 9/16" nylon lock nuts

Hydraulics

Note that the following list involves 2 loaders. For a simpler version, a single front loader is sufficient. Two loaders are used for extreme flexibility.

(download Blender file here)

Main

Parts from Surplus Center:

Functionality list:

Note: Green indicates finalized shopping list from Surplus Center. Blue indicates list from McMaster Carr. Red is Dalton Hydralics. See Parts Sourcing for contact information.

1. [8] 1-7/8" Flange Bearings - [1] or 2-1/2" Flange Bearings [2]
2. [2] Front Loader cylinders - 36" - $174 - 48 5/8" retracted length - [3]
3. [4] 3/8 NPTM x 1/2 NPTF 90 SWIVEL [4] for Front Loader Cylinders up to hose
   1. 4.9 square inch area at 2500 PSI implies 12000 lb of force for each cylinder
4. [0] Rear loader cylinders - [5]
5. [0] SAE 8M x 1/2 NPTF 90 SWIVEL [6] for Rear Loader Cylinders
6. [4] QA plate hydraulic cylinders & 2 Rear Loader [7]
7. [0] 3/8 NPTM x 1/2 NPTF 90 SWIVEL [8] for Q.A. Plate Cylinders
8. [4] Motors - [9]
   1. [8] SAE M 10 to NPT M 1/2" for Ports [10]
   2. [4] SAE 4M TO 1/4" NPTM CONNECTOR for Case Drains [11]
   3. [8] 1/2" QC for Motors [12]
   4. [4] 1/4" QC for motors [13]
9. [2] 1-1/4 SHAFT COUPLER W 5/16" KEYWAY - [14]
10. [2] 1-3/8" 6T fully splined shafting - [15]
11. [2] Female 1-3/8" 6T spline coupling - [16], $30 each
12. [12] 1.875" double split shaft collars - [17]
    1. got 10 double split
    2. got 2 single split - [18]
13. [1] 1/2" male QC tip, which already have female part [19]

Valves

• [1] 3-spool motor valve, 25 gpm - [20], $288
• [4] 1/2" Quick Couplers [21] - for motor valve work ports
• [4] 1/2" NPT M to NPT M 90deg Elbow for Motor Valve working ports [22] - for 2 sets of work ports to wheel motors
• [4] 3/4" NPT quick couplers - Dalton Hydraulics - 2 for in/out, 2 for auxiliary work ports
• [2] 1/2 NPT hex nipples [23]-for auxiliary pair of motor valve work ports
• [2] 3/4 NPT hex nips [24] - in and out of valve
• [2] 3/4 NPT to 1/2 NPT bushing [25] - auxiliary work ports

OSE Danfoss Black 2 Spool

• [4] SAE 8M TO 1/2" NPTM CONNECTOR for working ports [26]
• [6] 1/2" NPT QUICK COUPLER F/F S20-4 [27]
• [1] SAE 10 PLUG for OSE BLACK 2 Spool [28]
• [2] SAE 10M TO 1/2" NPT CONNECTOR [29]

3 Spool Husco

• [1] 3/4" NPT quick couplers - Dalton Hydraulics - 1 pair for inlet
• [1] 3/4" NPT nip - [30] - for inlet
• [3] 1/2" nip for return cross [31]
• [1] 1/2"-1/4" bushing - to accept case drain return [32]
• [2] quick coupler pairs for return line - [33]
• Pipe cross fitting on the return line to accommodate case drain return - [34]
• [1] SAE 12 M to NPT 3/4 M Connector [35]
• [1] SAE 10M TO 1/2" NPT CONNECTOR [36]
• [1] 1/2 X 1/2 X 1/2 NPTF TEE [37]

2 Spool Prince Valve

• [1] 3/4" Quick Coupler for outlet (already included in central 3-spool motor valve)
• [2] 3/4" NPT nip for inlet/outlet - [38]
• [1] 3/4" NPT tee (already have these) for inlet
• [2] 3/4" to 1/2" bushings - [39]
• [1] 1/2" NPT male elbow - [40]
• [2] 1/2" quick coupler pairs - [41]

Cushion Valves

• [2] 1/2 NPT 30 GPM 1500-3000 PSI HYD CUSHION VALVES - [42]
• [4] 1/2" male QC tips to plug into valves, which already have female QCs [43]
• [2] 1/2 NPTM x 1/2 NPTF swivel [44] for cushion valve to mount tees, for separating to right and left cylinders; only one swivel needed per cushion valve
• [4] 1/2" nip - [45] - going from between swivel and tee.
• [4] NPTF Tee [46]- 4 for loaders only, not QA plates

Power Cube

• Note: pump is already obtained

• [1] Coupler half, 5/8" - $10
• [1] Coupler half, 1" - $10
• [1] Solid spider - $14
• [1] Breather cap - [47] - $8
  • [1] 3/4 NPT coupling - found at big box hardware stores
• [1] Suction strainer, 2" to 1-1/4" - [48] - $23
  • Use for dual Power Cubes
  • [1] Use 2" coupler from bix box store to thread into Power Cube frame
• [1] Pressure relief for power cube bypass- [49]
• [1] 20 GPM return Line Filter - [50]
• [1] 3/4" NPT Swivel for return line filter going into frame - [51]
• [2] 3/4" NPT hex nip on both sides of filter - [52]
• [1] 1"-3/4" NPT reducer bushing for frame receptacle for return filter - [53]
• [1] 3/4" quick coupler for return line to filter
• [2] 1/2" quick couplers for main power lines

Hoses:

• [1] 2 foot hose from pump outlet to return line filter - [54]
• [2] 10 foot hoses, already have these - [55]

Pressure Bypass:

• [1] 1/2" NPT Bypass valve - [56]
• [3] 1/2" Quick couplers - 1 complete for tee near pump, one going from return filter to tee, and male tip for return line. This gives one extra female quick coupler left over. This set of 3 QCs does not cover hoses going from and to the PowerCube.
• [4] 1/2" NPTF hex nip for one and other side of tee, on both tees - [57]
• [2] 1/2" NPTF tee - from outlet of pump to pressure bypass, and from bypass valve into return line filter - [58]

Hoses

Between Motor Valves & Motors

• [4] 1/2" X 36" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE for in/out of the valves [59]
• [4] 1/2" X 36" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE for in/out of front motors [60]
• [4] 1/2 X 1/2 X 1/2 NPTF TEE [61]
• [4] 1/2" X 48" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE for rear motors [62]

Motor Case Drains

• [2] 1/4" X 72" NPTM 2750 PSI HYD HOSE to run parallel with tractor sides [63]
• [1] 1/4" X 30" NPTM 2750 PSI HYD HOSE from Tee to Tee in return hose [64]
• [1] 1/4" X 36" NPTM 2750 PSI HYD HOSE to Rear Motors [65]
• [3] 1/4 X 1/4 X 1/4 NPTF TEE [66]
• [3] 1/4 NPT hex nipples [67]
• [4] 1/4" NPT quick couplers are already with the motors

Front Loader

• [2] 1/2" X 12" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE from Valves to Cushion [68]
• [2] 1/2" X 36" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE for left front loader cylinder [69]
• [1] 1/2" X 48" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE for right front loader cylinder [70]
• [1] 1/2" X 60" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE for right front loader cylinder [71]

Front loader QA Cylinder Hoses

• [4] 3/8" NPTM x 1/2" NPTF swivel - [72] - swivels for QA cylinders
• [2] 1/2" nips - going from cylinder swivels to tees - [73]
• [2] 1/2" NPTF tees - from cylinder to hoses - [74]
• [2] male QC tips - for plugging into control valves - [75]
• [2] 1/2" X 48" NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [76]
• [1] 1/2" X 120" NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [77]
• [1] 1/2" X 144" NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [78]

Rear Loader Hoses

• [2] 1/2" X 12" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE to Cushion Valve [79]
• [1] 1/2" X 60" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [80]
• [1] 1/2" X 96" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [81]
• [1] 1/2" X 84" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [82]
• [1] 1/2" X 120" 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [83]

Rear loader Q.A. Cylinder Hoses

• [4] 3/8" NPTM x 1/2" NPTF swivel - [84] - swivels for QA cylinders
• [2] 1/2" nips - going from cylinder swivels to tees - [85]
• [2] 1/2" NPTF tees - from cylinder to hoses - [86]
• [2] male QC tips - for plugging into control valves - [87]
• [2] 1/2" X 48" NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [88]
• [1] 1/2" X 120" NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [89]
• [1] 1/2" X 144" NPTM 3000 PSI HYD HOSE [90]

Seat

• [1] Tractor Seat [91]

Wheel bearings

Front loader cylinder

Front loader cylinder fittings

Rear loader cylinder

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Rear loader cylinder fittings

Quick attach plate cylinder

Wheel motors

Wheel motor fittings

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Wheel motor case drain fittings

Spline coupler, female part

Spline shaft, male

Wheel motor shaft coupler

Shaft collars, 3 per wheel

2 spool motor valve, 25 gpm

5 spool valve, 20 gpm

Cushion valve for front and rear loaders

1/2 inch NPT swivel

1/2 inch NPT nip

Half inch tee

Pressure relief valve for Power Cube

Spline shaft, male