hvy 1ton
Senior Member
I got a 1:50 2954 loader from my little brother. I would like to convert it to a yoader as a project. I looking for some pics showing the yarder bits and how they're attached to the loader.
Lots of different ways to do it, but most commonly they are mounted waterfall-style where the battery box is usually found. Batteries would be moved to another compartment, and the upper drum mounted on a fabricated box which will contain the control valved and etc.
The 2 most prominent suppliers today are Jewell Attachments and Allied Power Products. Both have information/pictures/sales literature available on thier websites.
Another thing to note- in real-world application the ideal machine for a drumset application will be a 30-ton or larger (35/37 ton is better) for hyd oil flow requirements. the Deere 2954 would be light, the 3554/ Hitachi ZX370 is ideal.
Also- the drums are installed at a slightly sideways angle (directly facing the fairlead/blocks) so they will spool evenly and correctly.
In the world of 1:50 scale, you my friend are going to have a really cool model!
Maybe even have to male a little Acme or Eaglet carriage to go with it!
Good Luck and post pics!
I know a 290/2954 is a little on the small side for a yoader, but I have seen pics of a kobelco 290. I'm not sure i can upsize the carbody to a 370 and make it look good. I did consider picking up a 450D and using the 2954's boom and cab to make a 450 yoader. Don't know that would be anymore beliveable though. I also thought about making a 450D CWS type roadbuilder, but i would need the low cab from a 2954 processor for that. Plan is to build a yoader, road builder, and put the processor on a 200D.
Here's my rendition of a 330 yoader in 1/50 scale actually. After seeing the guy line on that kobelco I know what I'm doing next week.
I also want to build a little acme for it but that's in the future for now. I just threw together the drift carriage because summer is coming up.
Ive been thinking of doing something along the same lines. But was thinking more of the TimbrMastr from Jewell. I know of a couple of them up where I live. Pretty sweet and easy setup for a quick swing yarder.
Then a guy could use a 330 Cat model, or a 300/350 Komatsu.
I have one of those cheap Joal 225 digging cranes that the boom could be scarcificed on.
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