Blackfoot Tucker
Well-known member
I was searching for snowcats for sale (a sickness I have) when I ran across this Tucker:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131007666368?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
My personal opinion is the long-track four door machine is the most desirable of the Tucker models. I've owned all three cab styles and I think this is the most versatile. I also prefer the long tracks as they give you more flotation. Yes, there are wider track Tuckers that are out there, but I believe those require oversize load permits if you don't want to take the tracks off.
This machine also has the six-way blade. If you're not familiar, it has power up and down, power angle left and right, AND it tilts left or right off the longitudinal axis of the machine. That allows you to cut a path across a sidehill. I believe the blade is a worthwhile option. While I wouldn't say this machine is super-rare, I do think it's somewhat uncommon.
I will also say I bought my Tucker via ebay from this same seller. He was fantastic to deal with. Fast communication, he sent me more photos and more information. After I won the auction he made the payment transfer easy and was very accommodating in terms of picking up the machine; early on a Saturday morning. He's also very knowledgeable about snowcats and a forum member. I recommend him highly and I would buy another machine from him in a heartbeat.
I drove up to get it and crossing into Canada was easy. Maybe an hour and a half later I was back trying to cross back into the US. It too was painless. There were no duty or fee issues, really no hassles at all. There was a little bit of mud on the tracks and they were concerned with where I had picked up the Tucker as there was a problem with Golden Nematodes and they didn't want me bringing any of those in to the US.
Sometimes on the forum, especially new members, will be looking for a machine and they're tempted to buy a model that's really not suited for their needs, but they're tired of waiting and looking. To me anyway this is one that merits serious consideration.
On edit, my post almost reads like an ad. I should point out I have no affiliation with the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131007666368?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
My personal opinion is the long-track four door machine is the most desirable of the Tucker models. I've owned all three cab styles and I think this is the most versatile. I also prefer the long tracks as they give you more flotation. Yes, there are wider track Tuckers that are out there, but I believe those require oversize load permits if you don't want to take the tracks off.
This machine also has the six-way blade. If you're not familiar, it has power up and down, power angle left and right, AND it tilts left or right off the longitudinal axis of the machine. That allows you to cut a path across a sidehill. I believe the blade is a worthwhile option. While I wouldn't say this machine is super-rare, I do think it's somewhat uncommon.
I will also say I bought my Tucker via ebay from this same seller. He was fantastic to deal with. Fast communication, he sent me more photos and more information. After I won the auction he made the payment transfer easy and was very accommodating in terms of picking up the machine; early on a Saturday morning. He's also very knowledgeable about snowcats and a forum member. I recommend him highly and I would buy another machine from him in a heartbeat.
I drove up to get it and crossing into Canada was easy. Maybe an hour and a half later I was back trying to cross back into the US. It too was painless. There were no duty or fee issues, really no hassles at all. There was a little bit of mud on the tracks and they were concerned with where I had picked up the Tucker as there was a problem with Golden Nematodes and they didn't want me bringing any of those in to the US.
Sometimes on the forum, especially new members, will be looking for a machine and they're tempted to buy a model that's really not suited for their needs, but they're tired of waiting and looking. To me anyway this is one that merits serious consideration.
On edit, my post almost reads like an ad. I should point out I have no affiliation with the seller.
