Here is a video of a Wedico RC Loading Shovel in action. Wedico make high quality 1:14 scale radio controlled trucks and a few construction vehicles. The large scale of these models allows Wedico to use real hydraulics for different parts of their vehicles which gives them much more realistic […]
Video
Here is a video of a real CAT 319D climbing up some stepped platforms to unload crushed rock. Its an impressive piece of driving does anyone think they could do a radio controlled version of this video? If anyone does manage it post it on the RC Tractors Forum for […]
Excavator Climbing Skill
Here’s just a bit of fun for you guys, a video of a farmer heading out to check the cattle. It would appear his farm is so big that the usual farm ready Toyota Hilux was just not quick enough. To say anymore would probably just ruin the video, enjoy.
A spin round the farm in a Ferrari Enzo
Here is another example of a well made radio controlled excavator. I think this was originally a plastic model which as I’ve said before is a good base for an RC conversion due to the lack of weight. My radio controlled Hitachi Zaxis 210 has a diecast arm and the […]
Smooth RC Excavator Control
If you have the space in your home to allow you to move up to 1:16 or 1:10 scale then you will find that your builds become much simpler. The electronics are around the same size which means you have space for bigger motors and stronger servos but why stop […]
Heavy Duty RC Vehicles
Here is a great video about how one guy built his own 1:32 scale radio controlled excavator. I think it might be a plastic model which would make things a lot easier, the biggest problem with my Hitachi zaxis 210 is the weight of the excavator arm. He clearly shows […]