UTV's and ATV's general discussion.

[Joel/ak]

Many more oddballs, I like the Wierd
Does ice fishing count as work?

Yup, you had to work to buy that thing.

 

[plastikosmd]

Lol true, true

 

[plastikosmd]

That looks cool! What is it?



Is that a Quadractor? I have not seen one in decades. Always thought they were an interesting idea.


My vintage UTV is a Coot:
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And my modern counter part, helping with storm damage cleanup:
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Love the coot!

I almost bought one.

Yep it is a Quadractor, great in the woods and an awesome skidder with just 8hp.

I also have the plow and 3 pt hitch
Also



Will post the story on it when home

 

[Buckeye Guy]

A few more classic machines at work. View attachment 785058View attachment 785060View attachment 785061

I've seen these trailers before but don't remember who makes them, where did you get yours?

 

[ArlyA]

I've seen these trailers before but don't remember who makes them, where did you get yours?

It was some company in Ohio with a name like Country Side or some name like that. I just looked and could not locate them so maybe they are gone. Nonethless, it was overly light of build and would not recommend them.

 

[Buckeye Guy]

It was some company in Ohio with a name like Country Side or some name like that. I just looked and could not locate them so maybe they are gone. Nonethless, it was overly light of build and would not recommend them.

Now I remember, Country manufacturing. I appreciate the feedback. I liked the looks of them, but I think I'll stick with the one I have

 

[ArlyA]

Now I remember, Country manufacturing. I appreciate the feedback. I liked the looks of them, but I think I'll stick with the one I have

You got that correct. Pasted below is its specs. We wore the walking beam bearings out in less than 100 miles.
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2 Ton Tandem Axle Trailer- SPECIAL SALE PRICE! $1799.00 + SHIPPING Model 8500​

Item# Model8500-freight


SPECIAL PRICE! $1799.00 + SHIPPING!!! Regular Price $1999.00. Please call us toll free at 1-800-335-1880 for a shipping quote!

2-TON TANDEM AXLE TRAILER (Not for Over highway Use) Both Models • Big 4' x 8' bed (inside dimensions) • Treated lumber used for both side racks & flooring. • Slide in tail gate • High flotation 20 x 10-8 tires with sealed ball bearings (slow speed) • Heavy angle iron and channel iron bed frame and chassis • Accepts standard agriculture hydraulic 24" stroke cylinder (up to 4" bore)-Not included • Drop pin hitches for draw bars.

OUR BIGGEST! Model 8500 Tandem Axle Trailer Approx. Wt. 800 lbs.

The Tandem trailer (above) features floating axles for rough terrain • Excellent maneuverability while backing • Approximately 15% hitch weight distribution • Tongue jack is included

 

[ArlyA]

Back to atv's and utv's, here is some pushing snow.

 

[John_Mc]

Love the coot!

I almost bought one.

Yep it is a Quadractor, great in the woods and an awesome skidder with just 8hp.

I also have the plow and 3 pt hitch
Also
Will post the story on it when home

What is the tracked vehicle?

 

[Paystar]

Over 9000 miles on my Kodiak now. Good, dependable machine. Not the best on steep sidehills, though. That independent suspension that gives it such a good ride makes it more prone to roll. The Honda with the straight rear axle is more stable on sidehills. I've rolled mine 3 times now.

That's some good mileage! That's one thing about the Kodiak.....they are kind of small/narrow in size.
My cousin has one and he got the same brand passenger seat as what's seen here on my 2004.5 Sportsman 500 H.O. and it looks GIANT on his Kodiak.

 

[Paystar]

You have all kinds of odd cool stuff!!! I still have a soft spot for those old Honda three wheelers. I used to ice race one when I was a kid.

What is the yellow tracked hauler? is that a Morooka or a different brand?

And what is the buggy that is straddling the logs? I need to see more of that!!

 

[plastikosmd]

“Buggy” is a Quadractor
Log skidder made in late 70s for small wood lots. 4wd,4wheel steer, 8hp, 500lbs, skids 2500lb+




Yellow dump is yammar, seat swivels for bidirectional movement. Pretty wet and rough around. Moved to that as it doesn’t hurt my feelings to dump loads of rock etc from loader/excavator to move around. 5500lb payload. Ground speed is slower than neighbor’s sold rtv but it hasn’t been stuck yet.

Tracked vehicle on ice is an Argo.
Only work it does is getting me to the rifle/pistol range in the winter and grooming of cross country ski trails

Atc, love 3 wheelers, I have 4quads but you will rarely see a pic from me. I prefer the atc

Rokon (2wd “mototractor”) I just sold, I have several but I moved to an EV electric dirtbike. Handy and quiet on the trails. It doesn’t do “work” so not posted (but still a hoot)

 

[Paystar]

Sorry for sidetracking your thread ArlyA but I have never seen or heard of a Quadractor. Looked kinda like an old Terra Jet body, I thought maybe it was homemade.

I'm surprised you sold the Rokon. Those are pretty rare now.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

 

[ArlyA]

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This photo is more like I wanted to show, that is an atv doing some job. I've used them and UTV's at work for many years and wanted to give folks some idea's what they can do. How is the sprayer pump powered?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

This photo is more like I wanted to show, that is an atv doing some job. I've used them and UTV's at work for many years and wanted to give folks some idea's what they can do. How is the sprayer pump powered?

It’s just a connection to the battery, inline switch. I’ve swapped the nozzles for ones better suited for my application. It’s 25 gallons, I want to say it has a 5 GPM pump on it, 12’ boom, and a wand spray handle for trees. I can cover an acre with one tank full in most cases… I use twin turbojet air induction tips for better coverage.

 

[ArlyA]

A few more machines as work.

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[jjeff]

Curious question, have you gotten completely out of using a sxs for doing all your trail maintenance operations and work with them? If so why?

 

[John_Mc]

This photo is more like I wanted to show, that is an atv doing some job. I've used them and UTV's at work for many years and wanted to give folks some idea's what they can do. How is the sprayer pump powered?

Topic drift seems to be a way of life here on TBN

 

[ArlyA]

Curious question, have you gotten completely out of using a sxs for doing all your trail maintenance operations and work with them? If so why?

I no longer work for the organization, so I never owned them. The only machines i've owned are the two 6x6's.