tracked vehicle differential questions

   / tracked vehicle differential questions #81  
Hydraulics work well for these machines except when it is cold. Even winter grade hydraulic fluid is too heavy for the first few minutes of operation at over -20c. Magnetic heaters help some, but it is still a pain...
 
   / tracked vehicle differential questions #82  
How does a Cletrac work, with a "steering" wheel?

1918 cletrac - $1200 (ridgefield)

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   / tracked vehicle differential questions #83  
I've enjoyed reading through the information on this thread, and finally joined up so I could comment.
Any updates from the OP or the others looking to build one of these? As others have stated, we'd like to see pictures!
I also thought I'd share a couple of my projects: one is my snow dozer that uses zero-turn hydrostatic transaxles, Miller Snow Dozer - Kustom's by Kent and the other is a larger tracked vehicle I'm building for a client that uses a diesel engine, pumps, and hydro motors, and is also radio controlled, All Terrain Track Chair (ATTC) - Kustom's by Kent

Hopefully that information is useful to people working on similar projects.

Kent
 
   / tracked vehicle differential questions #84  
I built this in 2002. Not what the OP is looking for, but since pictures are asked for.........

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   / tracked vehicle differential questions #85  
Kinda curious. Has anyone made any headway on their plans??
 
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  • Thread Starter
#86  
I gave up on the idea, life, heart attack etc. Have no desire now. It has been done however if you search the internet enough or u-toob you can find some with basic auto/truck differentials in them and doing great.
If you build one keep us posted :)
 

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