Attex 208tt early 70s

[tbunce7]

I need some info on the Attex 208tt. I may have found one that is for sale.
Any info that I can get would be great. I know nothing about the Attex machines.
The one I'm lookng at has an 8hp briggs, don't know if it runs. The machine has sat for a few years.

Thanks

[Don]

Personally, I'd buy it, but I'm really fond of the old model 208.

It really depends on what you want- the 208TT is a little on the primitive side compared to newer machines. Ifthe transmission is original, it won't have reverse, the axles are pretty small, and it uses 40 pitch chain for all drives. What you'll have is a very light, maneuverable machine that won't go very fast, but is getting to be a collector's item. Good luck!

[jpswift1]

Personally, I'd buy it, but I'm really fond of the old model 208.

Agreed.....buy it! I know the exact one that you're talking about too. If you want to take it in the water you'll have to swap the turf tires out, but other than that it looks like a really nice machine.

[LarryW]

I have proven to my self that the light weight machine can go through some crap. I have upgraded to bh7000 tranny with reverse and goodyear rawhide terra tires. Weak spot is the abs. 2 main things with the abs body is dont climb logs where in between the wheels the body will hit and crack it. Use good chain because a bad one will break and wrap around sprocket and crack it. That is also true on poly bodies though. I love my 208tt.

[hydromike]

I agree with all the posts.... The TT was my very first experience with any AATV....8 horse, BH6000 Tranny, balloon tires.... It's a bare-bones machine that really defines where the hobby started. While it does have weak points, it's easy to recoginize what they are, and to avoid getting into problems. If you're adventurous, it can always be upgraded to beefier components while retaining the stock appearance and layout. The feeling of thumping around in a light, 8hp machine is really cool. I had one a little while back, but JP decided that he needed to turn it into a firebreathing racer, and promptly rolled it over. <sigh> Shot down, in a blaze of glory....

~m

[tbunce7]

Thanks for all the input. If I can find time I'm going to go look at this machine.
Not sure I need another project right now.