Mudd-Ox in a 6x6 version? (please?)

[jerseybigfoot]

I'm sure Matt would agree there is not much weight savings going from 8 to 6 wheels in his current design as the weight is in the transmission and drive. I'm sure Matt would probably look at redesign with lighter components.

[mudbug3]

But, if the majority of Mudd-Ox sales that Matt receives are for 8x8,s , its not really worth the cost to him to have a 6x6 mold made.

[Dirty Harry]

I think the key is in how you market the machine(s). The 8x8 seems mainly geared towards heavy-duty applications and hunters, etc. Outfitters seem a probable high-profile customer for these larger, go anywhere multi-people movers. Rightly so, since they can expect a reasonably quick turn around on the investment through large party bookings that require the Ox to get the hunters where they need to be for the game on their "shopping" list.

The 6x6 should be shown as a more weekend-friendly fun runner machine. As direct competition for the obvious targets (Max & Argo), other UTV machines (Rhino, Gator) and of course the 4x4 quads. Push options like a set of those snazzy aluminum wheels (perhaps in couple of styles) and two or three tire options to appeal to the younger bling-minded buyers. In actuality you could sell these two basically similar vehicles to vastly different (i.e. wider) consumer markets and buying mindsets.

A snag here though is the sizable capital needed to swamp the major ATV trade publications with attention-getting full and/or half page color ads (not cheap!) and getting the new 6x6 machine tested & reviewed in these same mags so that the machine is in people's faces and in their heads - and not just for an issue or two, but a sustained ad campaign to let people know they DO have a choice and that it is no longer business as usual for the AATV crowd. It can be done certainly. Do Matt and his crew want to take on the risks? That's the $64,000 question...

[Roger S]

My guess is Matt is up to his ears in 8x8 production, and spending $ and taking up warehouse space with 6x6 stock would not be profitable.

[hydromike]

I think that by diversifying and adding a couple variations in the product line (based on a similar platform for cost's sake) would be a great asset to the Mudd-Ox brand. I completely agree with Harry's line of reasoning. The 8x8 is an absolutely fantastic machine, and has seen so much R&D time that it's becoming perfected in a very timely fashion. While it is oriented toward the high-end crowd (which it seems to be reaching, with great success), there still is a group of potential buyers out there that sees it as excessive for their needs. I love my eight wheeler, but it is a purpose-built machine (what that purpose is, I'm yet to discover... ). For those of us lucky enough to have a couple machines, I think we realize that sometimes, it's nice to have something small and more nimble for different riding situations. That doesn't mean faster; just smaller. Matt's proven himself to be a great visionary with the 8x8 machine, and i think that it's only a matter of time before he applies that vision to the short wheelbase realm.

~m

[Dirty Harry]

new color options

Here's a couple of photoshop tweaked re-dos to give an idea of what a 6x6 Mudd-Ox would look like in - - -

Royal (Yam-Rhino) Blue:


And in my favorite... G.I. Joe Adventure Team yellow:

[Matt O.]

Looks Great!!!!!

Matt

[Noel Woods]

Matt: I'll be the first to bite, tell us about the two Mini Mudd Ox machines you took to Ashtabula. Are they one offs or is this the long awaited 6x6 version?
Either way you should post up some pics and vids.

[thebuggyman1]

Matt: I'll be the first to bite, tell us about the two Mini Mudd Ox machines you took to Ashtabula. Are they one offs or is this the long awaited 6x6 version?
Either way you should post up some pics and vids.

Sorry Noel, I don't think Matt is allowed to post about what he sells.
Here are pics that I tookIMG_0470.jpgIMG_0473.jpgIMG_0478.jpg

[Noel Woods]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Surely a dis-interested third party knows something about these machines???

[akexpress]

not one offs tooling for production although the orange is a limited edition color

[Dirty Harry]

Ooooooh! I'm really likin' that Rescue Team Orange color! Now if we can get it in yellow I'm signing up!!! What are the engine option stats?

[Cougar]

6x6 Mudd-Ox

I think Iam going to stop by Matt's place this weekend to go riding and talk him into selling me a 6x6 to go with my 8x8. I will let you know how it goes. Cougar

[MaxRules]

Any news on the new 6x6?

[Cougar]

Any news on the new 6x6?

I talked to Matt on Monday we will be testing mine in about 2 weeks. We are going to be putting them though some real hard riding. We will be riding them like a rental..LOL I will be talking pics. of mine and we will let you know how it does. Cougar