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In Reply to: how to make a tank that uses tracks posted by dude on July 06, 2003 at 23:45:21:


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Posted by:
Captain_Caveman
on July 07, 2003 at 23:00:23

I can't offer much for information for the track itself, but I have seen a few hunting/swamp buggies that use tracks.

The automotive axle with open differential and independent brakes is a common element in them all.

Of the tracks I have seen, they look like a HEAVY chain and fabricated everything else.

If you are planning something in the golf cart weight class, then an automotive axle would be fitting, as the stress imposed on the diff when turning will be great.

Don't forget to gear it low; when one axle is locked down(brake) the other is forced to turn twice as fast.

Keep the vehicle short and wide for optimum manuverability.

Forget hydraulic drive unless you fit one of these criteria...
-you have DEEP pockets
-you can "aquire" parts at work
-you have a commercial ZTR mower that isn't totally fried

OR----- you could write a check for a Marsh Master anphibous vehicle and run like hell before the check bounces. That would put you at a 90% completed tank(with tracks)


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