Dr. Ffreeze
Regular
Hi All,
So there I was talking, thinking, dreamin, and I think I want to make a tank. Well, not really a tank, but a tracked vehicle. Something like a Go-Kart but more like a Go-Tank. =)
Many different options to work with like engine, tracks, steering, and suspension. No idea if it will ever get built because of costs and we have a little one on the way but I still enjoy the exercise of design.
I was kind of thinking about using two long 160" snowmobile tracks, 5HP to 10HP engine, differential, skid steering, torque converter, and double wishbone suspension. A friend was thinking more along the lines of using an old car engine with an automatic transmission for much more horsepower but I have concerns about size and weight. I would prefer to keep the frame shorter than the tracks.
It would be a sweet fun project to build and a hoot to drive. Snow, dirt, grass, and MUD! hahah
Anyone else seen something like this done? Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?
So there I was talking, thinking, dreamin, and I think I want to make a tank. Well, not really a tank, but a tracked vehicle. Something like a Go-Kart but more like a Go-Tank. =)
Many different options to work with like engine, tracks, steering, and suspension. No idea if it will ever get built because of costs and we have a little one on the way but I still enjoy the exercise of design.
I was kind of thinking about using two long 160" snowmobile tracks, 5HP to 10HP engine, differential, skid steering, torque converter, and double wishbone suspension. A friend was thinking more along the lines of using an old car engine with an automatic transmission for much more horsepower but I have concerns about size and weight. I would prefer to keep the frame shorter than the tracks.
It would be a sweet fun project to build and a hoot to drive. Snow, dirt, grass, and MUD! hahah
Anyone else seen something like this done? Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?