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NEW SNOWCAT COMING TO AMERICA

MNoutdoors RIP

MNoutdoors RIP

Gone But Not Forgotten
We are going to Australia to bring Manufacturing of this snow cat to America
or some version of it. it uses a very simple but effective Differential and has been in use in Australia for over 20 years with no significant repairs. offered in several cabin configurations with greater speed than most cats have 30+
MPH on trails it will be offered in both gas and Diesel and with some modifications can be Amphibious.
 

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That is EXACTLY what many people need/want. A SIMPLE (hopefully that also translates into affordable) basic snowcat for personal/backcountry use and for light/medium duty commercial use. Just based on the photos that looks like such a unit.

What engines will be available? Any idea on the configurations that will be available?
 
B_Skurka said:
That is EXACTLY what many people need/want. A SIMPLE (hopefully that also translates into affordable) basic snow cat for personal/backcountry use and for light/medium duty commercial use. Just based on the photos that looks like such a unit.

What engines will be available? Any idea on the configurations that will be available?
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Bob, one will be a 4 cylinder turbo Diesel, Most likely Perkins or John Deere,
The other Will be a Fuel injected V-6 both will be automatics most likely
Allison.

Costs are still being calculated. alot of the differential parts are castings and we do not have those hard costs yet. several track styles are available with side hill cleats the one that are black looking are composite for high speed and light weight. Aluminum and steel will be available. the composites are running over 40 MPH+
 
Congratulations, Brad !

This looks like a great all purpose machine. I love the clear panel across the front. Composite tracks sound great; are they expensive compared to steel ?
 
hey send one here to western ak i will give it the samsonite gorilla test if it will stand up in these conditions it will survive any where
 
pixie said:
Congratulations, Brad !

This looks like a great all purpose machine. I love the clear panel across the front. Composite tracks sound great; are they expensive compared to steel ?
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Thanks pixie, well we do not know yet on the composite cost, in Australia and the states will differ.

we would like to keep the cost of the whole machine as low as possible keeping it simple should help.

Have three Forums members that have offered to test it now. and one who said if I put a Cummins in it. he would think about a pre order.
Cummins are good :wink:
 
They look like a great machine. :clap: I'd also be willing to test it for you (probably not too likely, huh?) :biggrin: When they're 37 years old like my SV200, maybe I could afford to buy one, though.:shifty:
 
Snowcat Operations said:
How much Boggie? Ball park would be good...
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I would love to put the cost out there, but until I have all the hard costs I just can't. I will say this, all of the current machines out there although they are all hydrostatic are over 100K most over 150K we will be under those by a long ways. Thats what I'm after a machine that is simple,reliable,does not look like a Krusty, looks more like a 600 series Thiokol, faster than 16MPH
can haul some people or supplies or both. and possibly amphibious on some.
to cater to crossing the frozen lakes in the winter. with protection from sinking when you break through. and easy to get going again if you do go in the water. hydrostatics can cost 40-60K when they fall in. we will be close to
2011 before the first one here in the States would be done. should have all the costs nailed in the next few months.......
 
Are they front drive or rear drive...?
I'm seeing both...How does the Front drive work if the motor/trans is up front?
 

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berg said:
Are they front drive or rear drive...?
I'm seeing both...How does the Front drive work if the motor/trans is up front?
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Berg, they are both, just like they do on the Bombardier's there would be a transfer case to reverse the drive to the front.

we will be posting more photos innthe next few weeks........

Regards
 
Neat looking machine.

So the diff appears to be individual hyd clutch and brk. How are the clutches/brakes activated?

How does the machine obtain gear reduction?

How much do these units weigh?

Thank you



Cletis
 
Kinda looks like that one they used in "Lost in Space"....

Does it come with a robot, or a wimpy doctor...

Looks like quite the critter though, hope it does well!
 
Cletis said:
Neat looking machine.

So the diff appears to be individual hyd clutch and brk. How are the clutches/brakes activated?

How does the machine obtain gear reduction?

How much do these units weigh?

Thank you



Cletis
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primary reduction is through spiral bevel( ring and pinion) then after activation of the steering there is a final drive to the axle tubes.

weights vary with models 3400-4400 pounds

steering can be accomplished by several methods. standard stick steering used in many cats, steering wheel steering, joystick steering
 
I'm surprised this category of snowcat is not pursued by the other manufacturers. I'm a big fan of the hydrostatic transmission but it is not always the best choice especially when you get into a more utility/transportation market. Also if the price is as low as you are hinting at then it can't be any worse than a new diesel 1 ton truck with Mattracks and obviously this cat will outperform the Mattracks with ease.

What are the grousers made of if you know? They look like the might be rubber? The pick up version sure would look good in my driveway.
 
Ok I reread your description and see the cleats are composite.:bonk: An all rubber track or at least rubber cleats would be desirable too. Also some asymmetrical wide deep snow tracks would attract more buyers IMO.
 
Quote: Also if the price is as low as you are hinting at then it can't be any worse than a new diesel 1 ton truck with Mattracks and obviously this cat will outperform the Mattracks with ease.



New Diesel pu=50K
Mattracks to fit= 30K

Thats 80K and way over my head!!

Cletis
 
Mine too but what other choices do you have for under $100,000? in a new set up? My truck is a 93 Ford 1 ton with 250,000+ miles and I buy old worn out Pisten Bullys for under $15,000. My affordable choice would be a Spryte if I wanted a Utility/Recreational snowcat.
 
OK, I'm Back and the flight from/to Australia sucks......... 4 hrs to LA then 16 hrs to Sydney. found some interesting rigs down under..... driving on the wrong side of the road was interesting to say the least. almost hit a few Roos.......close call with a venomous snake. found a rig in the rain forest
fun trip even with all that a great place to visit. here are a few pictures the old Nodwell was a FN10 found in the rainforest. the pisture of the differential is a 25 year old machine and they still have not replaced the steering clutches
 

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Welcome back from down under B. I've been there a few times and found it amazing...make some mean pallets down there....not sure if you went to the bay in Sidney...but one of the most beautiful places on earth.

I love the clear window at the feet of the Axtrack.

I think we have an awful lot to thank that Kristi for... I think it's clear that the initial 'need' for another machine was from that Krisi...and hence all the work on alternate vehicles was exclusively due to the 'experiences' they had with the Kristi... if you know what I mean. ;) Can't blame 'em can we?

Now if their first exposure were a 601... who knows... all events after may have changed... the Axtrack may never have come into existence. ;)

d'oh!
 
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