LifeTrac 5

See documentary about this work- The Spark.

LifeTrac 5 Development Matrix

See complete LifeTrac 5 YouTube Playlist

LifeTrac v5

• Sketchup File: File:LifeTrac4 (v8).skp

Rear Module

• Ground-hug Pivot

• Power Cube Module

• Rear to Cab

Quick Attach for Bucket and Forks

Loader Arms

Other -or- Notable Points of Concern

• Hole Alignment

• Strength of Joints Near Pivot

• Clearance

Design - CAD Files

• Download full design file in Sketchup - Full tractor up to prior to build - File:LifeTra5 prebuild.zip
• Quick Attach Standard - Bobcat Standard Quick Attach for LifeTrac
• Quick Attach profile CAM file - see part 22

• See Lucas_Log#Thu_Jul_11.2C_2013 for final redesign.

Build Instructions

Loader Arms

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17IC0ZGxGzxVMeWpaWA5iOAxb-NreVPff2JHB2xLwV9k/edit?usp=sharing

File:Final Loader Arms (v1).skp The BOM is included in the skp file.

Pivot

Google doc for pivot instructions. Credits: Leandra Forman

Bobcat Quick Attach Standard

See Bobcat Standard Quick Attach for LifeTrac

Build Walkthrough - Near Completion

Commentary on most parts -

Videos

Walkthrough -

Future Work

• Narrow down width by 4"
• Narrow down cab to 3' as in existing lifetrac
• Evaluate foot pedals
• Simplify Power Cube mounting
• Increase height reach of Loader
• Minimize part count
• Design hose routing

Credits

• Leandra Forman - Leandra Log
• Lucas Warner - Lucas Log
• Cory Shenk - Cory Log
• Jordan Phoenix - Jordan Log
• Chris De Angelis - Chris Log
• Justin Downs - Bobcat quick-attach standard - Justin Log
• Gary De Mercurio - Gary Log