Super Boom Skid Steer Loader

Super boom skid steer loader TRACTORS Miscellaneous 14-4-6 "I've built several homebuilt tractors over the years. I decided to build a "super boom" articulated skid steer loader modeled after a New Holland machine because I knew it would be a handy machine to own," says Rich Gasper, Orchard Park, N.Y. "I used two 3/4-ton Chevrolet pickup rear ends with identical gear ratios for the drive axles. The engine is a 4-cyl. Chevy Monza with an automatic trans-mission. The tractor is driven by no. 60 and no. 80 roller chain with a jackshaft to provide further reduction from transmission to driveline. "The articulating action of the tractor is powered by two GM power steering units, with a pump for each unit. The spools on the power units are connected with cables running through pulleys to a pulley on the steering column. The steering column tilts sideways in the cab to make it easy to get in and out of the cab. "One lever operates two vacuum booster brake master cylinders that brake either side of the machine for skid steering. . "The loader has all-new components. The pump is chain-driven off the torque converter. It will lift approximately 2,000 lbs. to 10 ft., 2 in. It has a quick-attach mount and safety boom lockout pins. Steel for the boom was sheared and bent by a local fabricating shop. "Since building it in 1989, I've used it for all kinds of chores. Works especially well for snow removal. I have a total of about $2,100 invested in it. I display the loader at local antique engine and tractor shows." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rich Gasper, 5620 S. Draudt, Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127. (ph 716 649-9236).

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