New (Old) Cushman Trackster -- Craigslist is Evil

[Wombat125]

So I accidentally bought a mid 70's Cushman Trackster. I say accidentally because I was looking for pallet forks and snowblowers and such.

The fiberglass is a little rough, but it seems ok mechanically. It runs good and smokes like a 2-stroke banshee. The tracks are so-so.

Any idea what she's worth?


BODY: Heavy fiberglass wit gel-coat finish (color molded in).
ENGINE: OMC 25 or 29 HP die-cast aluminum, air-cooled, two-cycle, electric start.
DRIVE: 2 Sundstrand hydrostatic transmissions, drive shaft driven with gear reduction on output.
CAPACITY: 800 Pounds.
SUSPENSION: Each set of bogie wheels is individually suspended by rubber torsilastic mount, steel springs, and rubber shear mounts.
CONTROL: T-bar lever control for steering, reverse, power and braking. Variable throttle for speed and power control.
ELECTRICAL: 12-volt solid state ignition system, key-operated electric start, headlight and charging system for battery.
TRACKS: One-piece rubber with steel cord construction. Double drive lugs molded on inside.
DRIVE SPROCKETS: Rugged steel casting.
BOGIE WHEELS: Die-cast aluminum with water tight triple-lip seals and shield for protection of ball bearings.
FRAME: Welded steel tubing.
AXLE: Steel with heat-treated-center aluminum housing.
GRADEABILITY: 100% grade or 45ｰ plus.
SPEED: 16 MPH forward, 7 MPH reverse.
TOW HITCH: Rear; tow ring in front.
WEIGHT: 985 pounds.
GROUND PRESSURE:
Dry unloaded.........................0.47 PSI
Wet with 1 operator...............0.60 PSI
Wet with 2 persons & 100# equipment..............0.73 PSI
HEIGHT: 41" LENGTH: 92" WIDTH: 61"

 

[shot_gun]

I guess what it's worth is up to you eand the end user but that thing is pretty cool! I'd modify that drive sproket to a ASV style drive. then you could fly whithout chewing up the belt. Does it have suspension?

 

[TWO GUNS]

Years ago, I've owned two of them, run the heck out of them, really never had any trouble at all........
Back then, that was the " MACHINE "

Looks like it's in good shape for it's age.....
Keep it and enjoy !!!!!

 

[Tig]

I agree on the Craigslist is evil thought. I was was looking for a stick welder and ended up buying a Ranger pickup.
Great little machine you found, glad I didn't see it first.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

really good shape for the age of it. i bet that thing is fun.

 

[trackster lover]

Ive been searching for a trackster everywhere! If you still have it and you want to sell it please let me know!

 

[TWO GUNS]

Ebay has one today 12- 11- 2009
item # 160386336864

or the second Cushman
Item # 180444367046

Take a Look

........ two guns

 

[Wombat125]

Ive been searching for a trackster everywhere! If you still have it and you want to sell it please let me know!

PM sent

 

[joes_427_vette]

Never saw a Cushman Trackster before but saw an ad last week for one. Looked brand new, very few hours, more like a meseum piece . Asking 4500 or best offer. It is located in Wi.

 

[plowboy77]

I am new here so bare with me. I just wanted to say I use to Have three Tracksters years ago. They would go anywhere. And could turn on a dime. I used them down in the cedar swamps in South Jersey. The reason for this post is I know quite a lot about them. When I first started trying to get my first one going I could not find any info anywhere or parts. It was one dead end after another. I lucked out and made a contact which led to another and so on. The people in the trackster community were grate and helped me alot. So if any one needs any information I am more than happy to help if I can. Good luck and take care.