Amphibious ATV

[yankeerider]

I'm surprised no one has suggested building a swamp buggy. Search Google Images for "swamp buggy."

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[Michaeljp86]

I've never seen one of those. Do you have a link to any info?

6x6 World - Terra Tiger Amphibious ATV from Allis Chalmers

 

[Michaeljp86]

what about a landrover?

 

[DT86]

6x6 World - Terra Tiger Amphibious ATV from Allis Chalmers

Sweet, thanks!

 

[handirifle]

One thing to keep in mind with ANY motor vehicle (land rover truck, etc) is anytime you do deep water crossings, you have to make sure the vehicle is prepped for it. Things like the breather holes or systems for the axles, crankcase vents for the engine, air intakes, and engine exhaust systems, even fuel systems, and sometime electrical systems all have to be either water proofed, or raised above water height.

Many Jeepers have done deep water crossing,s and kept going only to lose axle bearings down to road to water intrusion.

Simplicity, for any vehicle would demand a non electronic controlled diesel engine. Just keep the air intake, exhaust and oil systems above water, no plugs to short out makes them ideal.

I have been told the ONLY thing that determines the depth of the water you can cross in the H1's is the intake. Before you get that deep, the driver is under water though. Good luck seems like an interesting hunt.

 

[aczlan]

One thing to keep in mind with ANY motor vehicle (land rover truck, etc) is anytime you do deep water crossings, you have to make sure the vehicle is prepped for it. Things like the breather holes or systems for the axles, crankcase vents for the engine, air intakes, and engine exhaust systems, even fuel systems, and sometime electrical systems all have to be either water proofed, or raised above water height.

One thing I have heard of doing is to put a couple of PSI into the vents for the axles, transfer case, transmission, etc to keep the water out.

Aaron Z

 

[Michaeljp86]

Dont do this