My "new" log skidder tracked vehicle

[lapeer20m]

Here is a photo and a couple quick video's of my new crazy tracked ATV. I call it "the honey badger" It's basically a mini snowcat that can be used year round. It has an unloaded ground pressure of about 0.5 psi. The tracks are 18 inches wide and each one has about 66 inches on the ground. It's powered by an 18hp onan boxer engine with full pressure lubrication. It has the same transmission as an argo, very similiar to my jd gator transmission except it has hi/low range. It is rated to pull a 1K pound trailer. It runs over trees, logs, bogs, swamps, mud, snow, hills, sand, etc. Recent rains have made the trails so muddy that my 2wd gator gets stuck even when it's empty. The honey badger will drive through the same trails while skidding a log with no issues.

Here are a couple youtube video's of it in action.

 

[CASEMAN2011]

Here is a photo and a couple quick video's of my new crazy tracked ATV. I call it "the honey badger" It's basically a mini snowcat that can be used year round. It has an unloaded ground pressure of about 0.5 psi. The tracks are 18 inches wide and each one has about 66 inches on the ground. It's powered by an 18hp onan boxer engine with full pressure lubrication. It has the same transmission as an argo, very similiar to my jd gator transmission except it has hi/low range. It is rated to pull a 1K pound trailer. It runs over trees, logs, bogs, swamps, mud, snow, hills, sand, etc. Recent rains have made the trails so muddy that my 2wd gator gets stuck even when it's empty. The honey badger will drive through the same trails while skidding a log with no issues.

Here are a couple youtube video's of it in action.

 

[CASEMAN2011]

COOL MACHINE!!!!

 

[dave_dj1]

Awesome looking machine, what exactly is it?

 

[ash man]

That machine is exactly what I need. I've got a woods right across the street from my house that was logged out last summer but I can't get down the skidder trails with my 4 wheeler or tractor. Awesome and usable machine.

 

[zogger]

Just too cool!

 

[lapeer20m]

It's a passe par tout ppt for short, which is reportedly translated "go anywhere" Originally made by French Canadians this particular unit was made in elk rapids Michigan a few hours from me.

I live in a swampy area and this vehicle is exactly what I needed. I was actually looking for an Argo 8x8. The ppt is much heavier duty but is not amphibious.

 

[avason]

Sweet!

 

[dave_dj1]

I thought it looked like a PPT. I never find anything like that around here, I could use something like that on this lot I'm working on right now.

 

[cantoo]

Search member timbrjackrussel, he also has a tracked vehicle.

 

[lapeer20m]

Search member timbrjackrussel, he also has a tracked vehicle.

I found the thread but the photos are missing...

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/raidtrac.191319/

Why did companies stop making such cool vehicles?

 

[cantoo]

Because somebody invented 4 wheelers, less maintenance and cheaper to run. But not so cool anymore. You could message him and he'll send the pics. Lots of good pictures are missing, I hope we get them back someday. I never saved very many of mine.

 

[timbrjackrussel]

Search member timbrjackrussel, he also has a tracked vehicle.

Thanks, I still have it. 22HP. Kawasaki engine. I will try to get more pictures back on forum.

 

[hamish]

Its based off a Bombardier J-5 and similar series, never really took off up here are there were too many J-series to be had.

 

[H-Ranch]

Looks like a nice tool to have in the arsenal - thanks for sharing.

 

[ric5141]

Man that is so sweet woudl love to have something like that. We have incredible mud in the spring here. That unit would be perfect and save lots of winch time.

 

[beerman6]

That warehouse looks familiar... Repocast?

I have a 6 wheeled Argo for sale if anybody is interested...

 

[Woodchucker Ron]

opcorn: This looks like it is about to be an awesome thread.

Thanks Ron.

 

[zogger]

That warehouse looks familiar... Repocast?

I have a 6 wheeled Argo for sale if anybody is interested...

Get some pics, put it up in the tradin-post. Someone will want it no doubt.

 

[Oliver1655]

Now to make a log arch with flotation tires. I love your PPT but I sure wouldn't want to have to cut on logs drug through the mud/dirt/debris on the ground.