Paul B Technic Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Over the past few years I have built a few different trailers, these have varied between general purpose trailers, heavy equipment carrying trailers and logging trailers. Growing up I have always had a fascination with heavy equipment like this, many of my early LEGO Technic builds were of the various machinery I saw in use around me. After purchasing LEGO Technic set 42030 (Volvo Wheel Loader) late last year I designed and built a few different attachments, the details of these can be found on my blog. Late last year I designed and built an equipment trailer to carry these attachments, after a week I decided that I was not 100% happy with this so over the weekend I pulled this down and built a new / better trailer. This I am calling "Technic Logging Trailer MK3" as it is the third serious attempt I have made at building a logging trailer since I became and AFOL, I think it is my best so far. This trailer is designed for carrying logs out of forestry operation areas. It has a front set of wheels which lift and allow it to be connected to the back of the Volvo loader (I am planning on building another truck to tow this), it has a capacity of about 20 logs. I also made some modifications to my grabbing claw to now have forks which are used for loading and unloading this trailer. This trailer, my Volvo wheel loader and various attachments will be the main feature of my display at our Brixhibitions across the state this year. Edited January 14, 2015 by Paul B Quote
weavil Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 It looks great! I might make me one after the contest. Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Nice simple logging trailer,I am making a logging trailer for my CADD graded unit but it will have a crane on it. Quote
Paul B Technic Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks for the feedback, I am really pleased with it. I have been told that the wheels need to go forward more, I will try that tonight and see what I think. Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Clean design, good colour choice, well executed. I agree with the wheel placement, a little further to front will make it look better I think Quote
Paul B Technic Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks. Tonight I have made some changes to this, photos once I am happy with it. Quote
Paul B Technic Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 MOC: Technic Logging Trailer - MK3 Update - 14/01/2014: Following some feedback and advice after publishing this online earlier this week I have now made a number of changes to this: - Changed from single rear axle to now have both front and rear axles. - Removal of front jockey wheel set up. - Added a support leg for the draw bar. - Changed towing hitch. - Extended tray and filled in gaps. - Added extra lights to top of rear forks. - Changed some colours of parts to be more consistent. Quote
Freekysch Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Looks great Paul, but one question: how does it steer ? The wheels are linked to the thing that connects the trailer to the Volvo ? Quote
Paul B Technic Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Looks great Paul, but one question: how does it steer ? The wheels are linked to the thing that connects the trailer to the Volvo ? Yes the wheels just move as it drives. I will try and get a video of it in use tonight :) Quote
Paul B Technic Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 I have just uploaded a new video, this is of my Volvo wheel loader (set 42030) loading and unloading my Technic logging trailer Mk3. http://paulstechnic.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/video-volvo-wheel-loader-unloading-and.html Quote
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