[MOC] Terra-Gator 9205 (ish) 42122 Jeep Wrangler B-Model

[Brickend]

I recently bought a discounted 42122 as a parts donor and thought I may as well spend a couple of evenings literally playing around with it - it was good to play with Lego a bit free-er

The only 5 wheel vehicle I could think of is the Terra-Gator 9205, so this is a rough approximation of one of those. It's not pretty (neither is the real thing really) and I have no interest in refining it further / correcting connections etc. but thought I'd share it due to the recent discussions about MOCs being too 'polished' - just have fun!

Features - Steering controlled from steering wheel, mechanism to lower the rear slurry injector controlled by the red switch on the top of the tank (always try to include a mechanism).

If I was to refine it, would like to move the front wheel forward and refine the slurry tank on the rear - but my hearts not in this project so will now enter the great parts pile.

Left over pieces - approx 60-70, so lots of room for improvement.

PXL_20210306_193218691~2 by Brickend, on Flickr

PXL_20210306_191619518~2 by Brickend, on Flickr

PXL_20210306_191719544~2 by Brickend, on Flickr

PXL_20210306_191641722~3 by Brickend, on Flickr

PXL_20210306_193243028~3 by Brickend, on Flickr

PXL_20210306_193143229~2 by Brickend, on Flickr

[M_longer]

I was considering making a terra gator, but was sure that it will not look good.
You have just shown that it can look great.

Awesome model!

[Brickend]

Thanks! - I (and I'm sure many others) would be very interested in seeing your take on a terra gator

[M_longer]

1 minute ago, Brickend said:

Thanks! - I (and I'm sure many others) would be very interested in seeing your take on a terra gator

After seeing yours I'd go for steering connected to something located above the cab, and maybe mechanism that lowers and unfolds the arms at the same time.

[Lira_Bricks]

Looks really good! :) Does the gear behind the red lever do anything?

[trekman]

Very good considering you were using a limited selection of parts.

[jorgeopesi]

Best B model I have ever seen, congratulations, I would buy the set only for do this machine.

[Brickend]

Haha, way too kind! But again, would be interested to see other's take on the Terra Gator - a better version is definitely possible!

[howitzer]

I have no idea what this machine is or does, some kind of farming thing maybe? But it sure does look cool. I wouldn't have imagined that you can actually make all the 5 tyres in the set useful like this.

[Brickend]

Yeah, they are mostly used for farming, usually for the application of manure, slurry, lime or fertilizer. The tool on the back can be changed to suit the task. This one is setup for injecting slurry just below the surface.

They are very good at reducing ground compaction or damage to wet fields.

The one in this video is for manure spreading:

 

[Jundis]

This is such a creative and brilliant moc... and exactly why I love this community so much. Great job @Brickend !

[1gor]

Ugly and stinking beast (in real life), but on other hand great B model