dhc6twinotter Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Hey all, While browsing youtube, I ran across this fantastic Komatsu 840 Forwarder built by Jonas/JH-Create: Objectives Authentic proportions Mechanical crane (not pneumatic) 100 % remote controlled Joystick controlled Strong enough to actully load and carry small logs in the forest Video at the end of the post. Functionality Forward / reverse with 8WD Articulated steering Rotating hitch – Independent tractor and trailer Locking mechanism for rotating hitch Working bogie axes Boom Slew Boom up/down Jib up/down Grapple open/close Grapple rotate Fake 4 cylinder engine Datasheet Propulsion: 2x PF XL motor connected to a common drive train Steering: Frame steering by two small linear actuators powered by a PF M motor Hitch lock mechanism: Micro motorBoomSlew: Large turntable turned by PF M moto Up/down: LA powered by PF M moto Jib up/down: LA powered by PF M motor [*]Grapple Open/close: Wormgear driven by PF M motor Rotate: Micro motor More info on his blog: http://www.jh-create...-forwarder.html He has some other nice mocs on his blog as well, but I really liked the forwarder. Quote
DLuders Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 That's a nice find, Daniel! Maybe The Lego Group can make something like this as a future Technic set.... Quote
N-4K0 Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Personally I would prefer something like this instead of yet a new truck. Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 That's a nice find, Daniel! Maybe The Lego Group can make something like this as a future Technic set.... I would love to see LEGO build a Forwarder. I think a remote control forwarder could totally be doable for LEGO. 6 functions would cover the basics, and a gearbox similar to 8043 could be used. It would have the same number of PF components as the excavator. 8 functions would be more realistic, but I'm not sure LEGO would go that far. Even if LEGO were to build a pneumatic version, it would be fantastic as well. If I were fortunate enough to ever work for LEGO, this would be one of my first suggestions, along with a motor grader. Quote
timslegos Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I have always loved forest machinery. I should think about building a forwarder next. tim Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 I have always loved forest machinery. I should think about building a forwarder next. tim They are a neat piece of equipment and are fun to build as well. I started one about 1.5 years ago or so, but haven't worked on it for a very long time (I've been on the road for the past year and haven't built anything). I don't know that I'll ever finish it. This forwarder built by Jonas makes me want to begin work on mine again. Quote
skriblez Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Really nice looking. Would buy this if Lego made one :) Quote
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