Work Vehicle Question

[dixopr]

I have a bombardier muskeg, the big brother to the J5 and have pulled 10k pounds of hard pulling without issue. Lots of info on J5s on the web. The only issue is parts. If you can find a Muskeg get one you'll pay about 4 times as much and the 16 tires can be an issue but they are more stable and can pull big loads with more traction.

[dickdl]

allison here:

What you need is a J-5 bombardier. I had one used it for skidding trees. Much cheaper to own and repair.

This looks like a good possibility. Does anyone know where I can find specs? Especially interested in load and/or towing capacity.

[brushcutter]

The j5 looks like a fun ride. Wouldn't there still be an issue with getting in and out of it though? I don't know of any aatv that one wouldn't have to climb into/out of, but all of these suggestions are good fits for what he is needing.

[plott hound]

what about an argo titan?they look real heavy duty.

[allison]

allison here:

What you need is a J-5 bombardier. I had one used it for skidding trees. Much cheaper to own and repair.

[dixopr]

Bombardier J5, cheap, easy to work on, will need a sleigh or trailer but plenty capable for what you are looking for and they're are so many around that you can find part pretty easy. I have a muskeg the big brother to the J5 but the wheels are tracks, width and weight make if a mack truck version while the J5 is a pickup truck.

[brushcutter]

Not as bad as you might think, it could easily be fitted with a folding ramp, which, come to think of it, would make it easier to get into than most aatvs. That can get to be a pain after a few dozen dismounts. (trapping) Surely you could find a youngster to ride along to do the hop around stuff - possibly just to get to ride on it.

Sorry Mike I have no idea why my above post doubled.

[dickdl]

Marsh Master | Making the Impassable Possible I don't know much about them, but they look to be a decent machine. Problem solved? Pricy but awesome, they look to be something between all out industrial like these:Swamp Buggy - MBI and our recreational machines.

One would think the payloads would be higher though. I was surprised when I saw the relatively low payload on both of them. I know from personal experience that the MBI machines are hands down the baddest amphibious machines on earth. If I were in a "mine is badder than yours" contest, I would rent one and bring it to the contest just for kicks. They just don't stop - even pulling a 8'x22' steel boat loaded with men and equipment. Awesome - I mean capitol a-w-e-s-o-m-e machines! NOTHING stops them not even fairly large trees!

That does look like one BAD machine. But getting in and out of it constantly (dumping sap buckets) would get to be a hassle for an old guy like me.

[brushcutter]

Marsh Master | Making the Impassable Possible I don't know much about them, but they look to be a decent machine. Problem solved? Pricy but awesome, they look to be something between all out industrial like these:Swamp Buggy - MBI and our recreational machines.

One would think the payloads would be higher though. I was surprised when I saw the relatively low payload on both of them. I know from personal experience that the MBI machines are hands down the baddest amphibious machines on earth. If I were in a "mine is badder than yours" contest, I would rent one and bring it to the contest just for kicks. They just don't stop - even pulling a 8'x22' steel boat loaded with men and equipment. Awesome - I mean capitol a-w-e-s-o-m-e machines! NOTHING stops them not even fairly large trees!

[Rory_mcw]

What about a Volvo bv202, they were the model before the hagglund bv206?

[dickdl]

ASV ST-50 Scout looks like just what I am looking for. Now if I can just find a used one. Hard to justify a new one for use 2 months out of the year.

[dickdl]

ASV

ASV ST-50 Scout looks like just what I am looking for. Now if I can just find a used one. If anyone knows where I can find a used one please let me know. Google search only shows Australia. Doubt I can afford the shipping.

[dickdl]

If the conquest is working well for you, why not pull a trailer? An amphibious trailer should "float over the mud just fine.

I do have a trailer. I have found the Conquest does not hold up. Bearings and axles can't take the strain of load and/or trailer.

[dickdl]

MUDD OX

Will be used for hauling maple sap from woods to sugar shack.

[ezryder]

Look at this, then go to their website and watch the vids. VERY impressive. Sounds like what you're looking for. Wish I could afford it
American Ironhorse in American Ironhorse | eBay Motorcycles

Vids here:
Land Tamer 6x6 XHD Amphibious Vehicle