What is the badest 6X6 made? Is it the Bigfoot?

[thebuggyman1]

[IMG][/IMG]Don't forget the posibilities of a "custom" build. Anything IS possible.

[MAXII420]

[IMG][/IMG]Don't forget the posibilities of a "custom" build. Anything IS possible.

A fine point sir! ;-)

[hydromike]

There are several machines that fit the 26's including #4 on the list: the super swamp fox hydromike has, #3 newt the bold also in his collection,

There's a chance that 'Newt might also be able to fit 27s, but I picked up a really cheap set of 26" Executioners for it as a first test. The 27" Executioners are really only about 26.2" high on my 980, but I can't go bigger than that because of the tire to tire clearance.

In its original configuration, think some legit 27s would fit on Newt without any problems. When I built the frame for it, I had to bump up the axle centerline almost 5/8" to accomodate some different things. Ground clearance will still be exceptional, but it might be snug with the 27s. We'll have to see.

::EDIT:: I knew I had a picture of the 27" Kenda on Newt somehwere. I took this last fall. After looking at this, I'm bummed I couldn't find as good a deal on the 27s.

[kghills]

If you are after tire size here are 28 inch tires on my Max.



The Hustler 980 has a center to center axle distance of 26.625" if I remember correctly so your limited to a tire of about 26.5 and with spacers and the tall tub version you can put tracks on top of that.

Keith.

[MAXII420]

What is the minimum tire to tire/tire to tub clearance so as not to have debris stuck in there and to avoid tire to tire mud transfer in the real sticky clays and such? I am ALL for mods, but you can go to far and see diminishing returns and poor reliability at a certain point.

[thebuggyman1]

What is the minimum tire to tire/tire to tub clearance so as not to have debris stuck in there and to avoid tire to tire mud transfer in the real sticky clays and such? I am ALL for mods, but you can go to far and see diminishing returns and poor reliability at a certain point.

You are looking at it wrong.....the tire-tire clearance becomes an issue when the tires spin at speed, they grow. This will be tire specific, with softer tires growing more than a stiff tire. Also, a soft tire with low air pressure will squish sideways into the tub, during a turn. I'd guess that 1/4" tire-tire would be OK in most cases, but I'd want more like 1/2" for tire-tub clearance.
I'd say the debris and mud x-fer are not issues to worry about.

[MAXII420]

Good to know, good to know...

[dzg]

I personally think that jims Max that he built (the blue one he posted) Is the baddest one I ever seen...I just drool over that 40hp kohler. If I had the cash though is pry own a 6x6 muddox. They are very impressive. But in the bang for you buck category most will agree its hard to beat a Max.

[MAXII420]

I personally think that jims Max that he built (the blue one he posted) Is the baddest one I ever seen...I just drool over that 40hp kohler. If I had the cash though is pry own a 6x6 muddox. They are very impressive. But in the bang for you buck category most will agree its hard to beat a Max.

I have to agree, but it is not for sale and I probably couldn't afford it if it was. That build is what got me thinking what a PITA it is to mod 26 on there and why I wanted to know which one would fit them with no mods. Great work on Jims but it would take me 10 years to do all that! lol

[racerone3]

Every machine has it's pro's and con's. If you are limiting it to a 6x6, My 3 choices for "badest" in no particular order would be, Hustler Bigfoot, Argo Bigfoot and Max IV. If big tires and ground clearance are the primary concerns, then those are probably the big 3 to look for (easily accesable... but then I know of an EVIL Super Swamp Fox). Of those machines, I only own the Hustler... The pitfalls of this machine are the "Hump"(lower tub has one spot that sticks down and will high center you) and the 1 3/16 axles. I am throwing some HP at mine and can literally break axles on command. I would drive either of the other 2 mentioned any day if someone wanted to drop them off at my house, but (honest) owners of either one could tell you their shortcomings.

That being said, My favorite machine is My Attex Wild wolf. It has been beefed up with a Briggs Vanguard, Splined axles and a roll cage. Rolling on 21" tires it is the lightest of all my machines and has the least ground clearance, but will go damn near anywhere.

[ARGOJIM]

don't forget the argo 650hd, that black one of doug or dan's is very impressive, but the bigfoot with a 23 or bandolero engine would be something.big tired, high horse max2's are fun and impressive, baddest is subject to intended usage. sorry for grammar, one handed for now.