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haha its alright. Its also why we don't yet have successful mono-track vehiclesI feel kind of dumb for not thinking of that...
How does the steering work if it's on both ends? Does it turn the same way as the front, or the other way? Is it always engaged, or can you turn it on and off? I thought that if a track derailed it would be harder to work on then wheels, but I guess those sno-cats are easier to jack up then a bulldozer.Actually there are several very distinct advantages to the quad track set up, Articulation is a major one, simple automotive running gear as both axles are essentially 1 ton pick up axles, light weight, they don't have complex drive systems and or hydro's which add complexity and weight, and they can be set up with steering at both ends (mine has this) It's why Tucker Sno-Cats have been so popular for so long! They can go pretty much any where even if there isn't snow, and they are very simple to work on and repair. I can go to just about any parts house in North America and get parts for this, and Tucker still makes and sells parts direct! Bonus is they are still made in Medford Oregon!
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These are capable of over 100mpg (probably quite a bit less with a loaded trailer or 2-up) and can go pretty much anywhere. If the going gets tough, ditch the trailer and keep going. I'd bet you could get from Portland to Boise without a fuel stop and not get impeded by major traffic issues. In a Mad Max total apocalypse situation it would only be useful as long as there is fuel to feed it. Obviously they aren't immune to bridge issues that would be EVERYBODY'S problem in a major earthquake.
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That would probably be really important.A crafty mechanic might be able to figure out a way to make it really quiet as well.
Seems nobody here has watched Mad Max...
Ford F-100 4x4 1963-67 292 V-8, lotsa torque, easy to work on, lots of spares all over the country. Or the armored vehicle they had in Paradise Alley.....
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