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What do you think

Discussion in 'General Truck Info' started by acidgear, Jun 19, 2009.

  1. acidgear

    acidgear Member

    We spent last winter building and testing this back blade for mini trucks. What do you guys think?
     

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  2. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    looks good. like the bumpers you have to!
     
  3. MichTrucks

    MichTrucks Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

    Definitely like those rear bumpers with receiver.
     
  4. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    I can't say anything bad. Looks like it would be useful.
     
  5. starpuss

    starpuss Member

    i say it looks like ass. (not trying to be an ass) but i love your rear bumpers
     
  6. Dan

    Dan Member

    looks just like the sandpro box grader we use on golfcourses. great for lightweight projects like sandtraps or infields. If you could create a quick connect system for the mini, you could swap out dozens of acessories of that caliber.

    http://www.toro.com/golf/utility/rake/sandpro2/index.html

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  7. mitsu911

    mitsu911 Member

    How do you move the box blade up and down?
     
  8. Badgerland

    Badgerland Member

    Joel has it powered by an actuator for remote up/down from in-cab.
     
  9. acidgear

    acidgear Member

    Dan is correct mitsu911, 12v actuator controlled by a switch in the cab. Real easy stuff to set up...I'm no electrician and I can wire and get these actuators running.
     

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  11. Badgerland

    Badgerland Member

    Boo-yah! :D Hydro is the way to go.

    Good stuff Joel.
     
  12. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Joel, I'm curious why you went away from electric actuators. What specific issues did you have?
     
  13. Badgerland

    Badgerland Member

    Keith,

    I think I can answer this one for Joel as we've worked pretty close on some projects.

    The cost of actuators (heavy duty types) has become a real factor when designing a cost-effective product/accessory/etc. Yes, occasionally you will come across a decent actuator with the specs that you need for a good price. The overall price for good hydraulic systems has come down to a point where the two are fairly competitive. Having said that, it would be silly to spend the money on an actuator when you can do a better job with hydraulics and know without a doubt that you have a MUCH more sturdy system that will last your investment. Don't get me wrong, 12V actuators are really cool pieces of technology and have their places as the best technology to use. But for most the heavier duty MT applications (plows, dumps, blades, etc), hydro is the way to go.

    Hope that shared a little insight.

    - Dan
     
  14. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Makes sense. Great. Thanks, Dan!
     
  15. acidgear

    acidgear Member

    Dan is right on...! One other point not mentioned is speed! Those actuators are slow as death. Ask Dan how fast the system is on our front plows. I actually have to turn them down a bit. Dan has a demo on a '04 Carry and it shakes the truck when you switch from side to side.
     

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