My Senior design project - a "Swamp Thing" tracked vehicle clone

[Garauld]

Thanks for the kudos.

...I wonder about the weight.

-> In what way? Also, what's a "headache rack"? I have been pondering my options around and above the engine bay. At this time, I plan to install a pair of removable storage boxes that will be the same height of the engine hood. A removable frame will set on top of everything that could be used to lash down cargo. After I clean up the design some more, I will post an image for comment.

 

[farm boy00]

Thanks for the kudos. -> In what way? Also, what's a "headache rack"? I have been pondering my options around and above the engine bay. At this time, I plan to install a pair of removable storage boxes that will be the same height of the engine hood. A removable frame will set on top of everything that could be used to lash down cargo. After I clean up the design some more, I will post an image for comment.

Headache rack is basicly the same thing as a roll bar. Usually used on work trucks and has mesh to protect the cab

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[ArlyA]

While I see excellent workmanship I wonder about the weight.

So you'd like to know that the machine weights in total?? Seems Garauld won't know until its done.

 

[Fallon]

It prevents a headache when an improperly secured load comes through your rear window. Or it gives you a headache when that happens (as opposed to no longer having a head to hurt or not).

 

[bindian]

While I see excellent workmanship I wonder about the weight.

Weight equals traction.:thumbsup:
hugs, Brandi

 

[JK22]

Headache rack is basicly the same thing as a roll bar. Usually used on work trucks and has mesh to protect the cabView attachment 628726

Design wise, they are similar. But a headache rack does not function as a roll bar to prevent the roof from caving in.

 

[ArlyA]

Weight equals traction.:thumbsup:
hugs, Brandi

Sorta. I'm not sure what Garauld vehicle goal is, but he may have stated it earlier on. We operate machines in snow that need to tow something. The heaviest of them, can not necessarily tow the most.... But don't confuse me with any experts. Here's some I've ran.

Here's a thread https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/418896-pisten-bully-400-service-operations-8.html

 

[Garauld]

I have no vehicle goal or use in mind except to possibly be able to get to the store in a blizzard if I (or the wife) run out of beer (for me) or wine. I guess a goal might be to have it drive around the yard successfully without throwing a track. It appears the vehicle weight may end up in the vicinity of 1700 lbs. Since the design is in cad, I may, in the future, sell build-your-own drawing packages on EBay to ... buy more beer. :drink:

 

[Garauld]

Actually, I have a working under-utilized 20 hp twin Onan engine in the shed that I was thinking, might be able to power a snowblower attachment on Snowzer.