[WIP] CLAAS Xerion 4000 Saddletrac (FINISHED! Slurry construction soon)

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

There is already a beautiful saddletrac MOC which was built by @efferman but I wanted to build a saddletrac using only pieces from the 42054 set. Here are the function:

-3 steering modes

-2 PTOs (1 top, 1 back & front)

-attachments, currently undecided

Here's what I've got so far:

I did the front first specifically so I could ration DBG pieces.

If you have any attachment ideas or constructive criticism, please leave a comment. Thanks!

BrickbyBrickTechnic 

Edited October 14, 2017 by BrickbyBrickTechnic

[M_longer]

Nice model of Noirex 0005 SAALC!

[Aventador2004]

How much of the inside is the same as the regular 42054? I never found time to try making one, I wanted to make without the same inside as the regular model. i envy your c model skills. Are any extra pieces used yet?

Where is the hog? Is it the grey gear? If so, move it or you will have no steering with a trailer attached!

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Just now, Aventador2004 said:

How much of the inside is the same as the regular 42054?

Just the 3 steering modes. All else was changed because the BB needed to be lowered.

Just now, Aventador2004 said:

Are any extra pieces used yet?

Nope.

Just now, Aventador2004 said:

Is it the grey gear? If so, move it or you will have no steering with a trailer attached!

Yeah, getting to figure that out.

31 minutes ago, M_longer said:

Nice model of Noirex 0005 SAALC!

I didn't understand your comment. What is a Noirex 0005 SAALC? Couldn't find a picture.

[M_longer]

Just now, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

I didn't understand your comment. What is a Noirex 0005 SAALC? Couldn't find a picture

Look at your model. Then look at Lime panels above front axle. Then look at the sticker on it.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Just now, M_longer said:

Look at your model. Then look at Lime panels above front axle. Then look at the sticker on it.

Just got that  Thank you!

[Aventador2004]

Just now, M_longer said:

Look at your model. Then look at Lime panels above front axle. Then look at the sticker on it.

Just now, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Just got that  Thank you!

I distinctly remember the same comment on my C model hauler.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

47 minutes ago, Aventador2004 said:

I distinctly remember the same comment on my C model hauler.

Haha, cool. Back on topic now, I guess?

[Aventador2004]

49 minutes ago, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Haha, cool. Back on topic now, I guess?

Yes, back on topic. 

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Here's a quick picture demonstrating BB replacement. Note: It's really easy.

The cab is attached by 2 pins and is super securely fastened to the chassis.

[1gor]

Looks nice but as it is allready mentioned steering mode selector could cause problem for trailer 

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

12 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

steering mode selector could cause problem for trailer 

You mean steering knob? Yes, I will figure out a solution for that 

[1gor]

53 minutes ago, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

You mean steering knob? Yes, I will figure out a solution for that 

Yes, this is causing me a problem. My wip xerion has fake engine and 4wd but steering is causing me a headachse. So I have finished Unimog chassis...

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

3 hours ago, I_Igor said:

Yes, this is causing me a problem.

The place to hook up the trailer seems to be behind my steering knob location. Can you confirm this based on the picture?

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

UPDATE TIME!

The actual tractor is done. Anyone have attachment ideas?

If you're wondering about the HOG steering knob, it seems like the trailer hitch is behind the HOG wheel. Check the above post and confirm this if you can.

Pictures:

Here's the rear:

The black thing is supposed to be the 3 point hitch... how does it look?

Raised.

Now, the big question: is the trailer hitch point where the finger is pointing?

Thanks for your answer!

BrickbyBrickTechnic

[1gor]

Just now, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

UPDATE TIME!

The actual tractor is done. Anyone have attachment ideas?

If you're wondering about the HOG steering knob, it seems like the trailer hitch is behind the HOG wheel. Check the above post and confirm this if you can.

Pictures:

Here's the rear:

 

The black thing is supposed to be the 3 point hitch... how does it look?

 

Raised.

 

Now, the big question: is the trailer hitch point where the finger is pointing?

Thanks for your answer!

BrickbyBrickTechnic

It looks ok at the first sight (remember that I stil have old smartphone  )

For attachment ideas I need few days to go to pc...

[Paknaloid]

@BrickbyBrickTechnic Slurry slurry slurry slurry slurry!!!!

[1gor]

Perhaps something like this

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

2 hours ago, Paknaloid said:

 

@BrickbyBrickTechnic Slurry slurry slurry slurry slurry!!!!

 

Oooohhh... looks good!

38 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

Perhaps something like this

Also an interesting idea!

From just the leftover pieces from the set, I'm building a lawn mower attachment. I will build the (cool) attachment (one of your suggestions) from other pieces.

There were only about 700 pieces left after finishing the tractor part.

[Aventador2004]

I am loving this so far, i wish i had had the inspiration to build one. I just think, even replicating the real deal, the 3 point hitch is not good. it will not be easy to attach a crane, lawn mower, or get in the way of the trailer.

I don"t like the rear light angle, it looks to bend pieces.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

4 minutes ago, Aventador2004 said:

I am loving this so far, i wish i had had the inspiration to build one. I just think, even replicating the real deal, the 3 point hitch is not good. it will not be easy to attach a crane, lawn mower, or get in the way of the trailer.

I don"t like the rear light angle, it looks to bend pieces.

Thank you! I do plan to restore the original PTO setup since the attachment I'm doing with the leftover pieces will have to attach there to ensure good weight distribution.

The rear lights don't bend pieces (they're attached to "hinges") but I'm looking into a better solution. 

[Aventador2004]

Just now, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Thank you! I do plan to restore the original PTO setup since the attachment I'm doing with the leftover pieces will have to attach there to ensure good weight distribution.

The rear lights don't bend pieces (they're attached to "hinges") but I'm looking into a better solution. 

I was saying it looked like they were, I prefer original attachment.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

1 hour ago, Aventador2004 said:

I was saying it looked like they were, I prefer original attachment.

I see. I'll post a picture of it in that setup next update (tomorrow).

[1gor]

@BrickbyBrickTechnic About steering knob - you can use 4 of these to make HOG from cabin...at least I'll do it on my saddle trac version

another attachment ideas...

... because I do not know if yopu have another pair of Xerion wheels I did not suggest you to make something like in this post 

 

 

[Paknaloid]

Just now, I_Igor said:

... because I do not know if yopu have another pair of Xerion wheels I did not suggest you to make something like in this post 

 

Worth buying another pair of wheels to make that badboy