Tracked Backhoe Loader (Fully Articulated Assembly)

Low Poly Tracked Backhoe Excavator Fully Articulated Assembly Model

Model Introduction

Acknowledgement
The design of the track mechanism for this model was inspired by and learned from the excellent work of SOFUN_ART, and I express my gratitude here

I noticed that backhoe excavators (backhoe loaders) are rarely tracked, and I think tracked ones look cooler, so I designed and created this tracked backhoe excavator, designed in a low poly style, balancing aesthetics and articulation

Model Design Highlights

• Print Friendly: No supports needed overall, no AMS required, only some parts have a brim
• No Hardware: All printed parts, no hardware required
• Fully Articulated Design: The doors, seats, front loader bucket, backhoe bucket, wheels, and tracks are all articulated

Recommended Print Settings

For the best display effect, it is recommended to refer to the following settings:

• Print filament: Bambu Lab PLA Matte
• Print settings: It is recommended not to change the bolded parts (2 walls, 0.2mm layer height, infill 15%~20%, bridge flow 1.5, bridge speed 10mm/s, hydraulic cylinder rods: enable Brim only for the outer perimeter, 4mm)

Assembly Instructions

Backup Parts: I uploaded files for the pins and hydraulic rods, scaled down by 5%. If the original files are difficult to fit, please download the scaled-down versions

Pin Marking: The pins are designed with a runner, please assemble according to the markings

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Assembly Guide

Distinguish part positions by the marked numbers, and hydraulic components by length and thickness

1. First assemble the hydraulic components according to the numbered order, then install the hydraulic components into the chassis (do not install the tracks first)

    

   

2. First assemble the idler wheels according to the numbers and install them onto the chassis, then place the tracks onto the drive wheels, and insert both wheels with the tracks attached into the chassis together (otherwise, the tracks cannot be installed)

   

3. First install the seat into the cabin, then fold the cabin as shown in the picture, and assemble the operating platform according to the illustration

   

4. Assemble the front loader bucket and arm as shown in the picture

   

5. Install the entire front loader bucket and arm into the chassis, and assemble the pins according to the illustration's order

   

6. Assemble the backhoe bucket and arm according to the illustration's order

   

7. Install the entire digging module into the chassis

   

8. Done!