LifeTrac 5
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See documentary about this work- The Spark.
See complete LifeTrac 5 YouTube Playlist
Build
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.
Bill of Materials
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
Cab
Rear Compartment
Foot Pedals
Hydraulics Diagrams
Build Walkthrough - Near Completion
Commentary on most parts -
Videos
Walkthrough -
Blog Posts
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