Tracked ATV Runs On Land, Water

Tracked ATV Runs On Land, Water ATV'S ATV'S 21-4-31 A new-style tracked ATV runs as well on water, mud, snow, and ice as it does on solid ground. The Trak-Tour is ideal for use around a farm or ranch, says Ardean Grefsrud, one of the designers. An optional rear 3 pt. hitch, a hydraulic port, an electric bow-mounted winch, winch-controlled blade, and front-mounted snowblower and mower are avail-able. The aluminum-bodied, three-passenger vehicle is powered by a Kohler 25 hp gas engine with a top speed of 20 mph on land and snow and 10 mph in water. The engine drives a hydrostatic transmission that independently drives and steers each track. It features dual 15 by 156-in. snowmobile tracks which turn on six snowmobile bogey wheels. The tracks are fitted with 1-in. steel lugs that provide propulsion in water. It has "air ride" suspension consisting of adjustable air shocks as well as front and rear leaf springs. "It has enough traction for pulling a car or truck out of the mud," Grefsrud notes. "Load capacity is 1,200 lbs." Basic model features a ball-type hitch and sells for $12,999. A larger model, powered by a 50 hp Isuzu diesel, is also available for $20,000. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, All-Terrainer Recreational Inc., 2100 Shadywood Road, Wayzata, Minn. 55391 (ph 612 471-0701).

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