coot dimensions needed.

[amphibious drew]

Anyone know the length and width of a coot? Member mustangwagz has located one and wants me to pick it up. I have a small trailer and don't want to go drive out there and have it not fit. A max iv can only be pulled onto my trailer so if its any longer its no good.

[Noel Woods]

Yep, mine is 7"7" long, and has Super Terra Tires (really big) the width with those tires is 6'5.25", if it has the standard tires the width would be 5'4". Weight will be around 1200 pounds.
My Coot is longer than my Max4. I have an 8' long small trailer that it fits in perfectly.

mustangwagz: here's the new website for Cootworld: http://cootworld.freeforums.org/ I learned alot in no time flat from the site, lots of good info and sources are available there.

[amphibious drew]

Thanks Noel Woods,

I thought they looked a little larger than a typical 6 wheeler. That weight is at the very top of the limit for my poor little element to tow. I really need a bigger SUV and trailer.

[hydromike]

I really need a bigger SUV and trailer.

You do tend to push the limits...

[amphibious drew]

You do tend to push the limits...

Ok, so I tend to overload the trailer occasionally. However, on that particular occasion, we were pulling it with Jpswift's truck, not my wife's poor little Honda.

[jpswift1]

You do tend to push the limits...

The limits were certainly pushed when Newt The Bold was picked up. The guys that I was buying it from said to us, "You're going to fit it on there?!" We nonchalantly replied, "yup". And it made it home perfectly fine. Drew's little 5x8 trailer had some big machines on it and it hauled them right down the road with a smile, but his tow rig (the Honda Element) will certainly let you know that there's a load back there.

[mustangwagz]

Thanks for info boys! GUy says he's going to deliver it to me. i did offer him a pretty fair delivery price. He claims he will be down this weekend..Lets pray to god he DOES show up. Coot is pretty rough, but yinz know how i am with metal...i make it stick together pretty well. lol So with the website that was listed above (thank you greatly) and as long as the guy shows up with it, MAYBE ill have it ready for ashtabula????? MAYBE!?!?! lol SO...everyone out there, keep your fingers crossed. Yinz know how much ive wanted a coot..lets hope this is my chance to get one!

Thanks boys/gals!!

[mustangwagz]

wow cootworld is setup pretty nice! Love the picture of the "Eagle" on the bottom of the main page. Gnarly look! i can build one of those! lol Anyhow, ive decided that i can spare a toy i dont use to fund a new one if i get it..or to round up money to find one if this one falls out. lol So...the SKS is getting sold...one way or another. haha. ANyhow, ill keep yinz up to speed on what goes on with the coot....and if i get it...PICTURES will be posted!

[Noel Woods]

You know, I think I can build this thing too. Been doing some backwards engineering on mine. Got some ideas that I may run with.
I've got another project on the front burner, nearing conclusion. I'm using most of my free time prepping that machine which will make an appearance next month at the Mud Nationals.
Forum member Coop is up in N.Y. and he's got an interesting Coot and some great ideas. You ought to touch base with him.

The Coot is a very interesting machine, very stable, kinda like an old M38A1 Jeep, built tough, geared low, bulletproof.

[jpswift1]

I say you need some 31x15.50x15 Goodyear Terra Tires on that new Coot, Wagz!

[mustangwagz]

I say you need some 31x15.50x15 Goodyear Terra Tires on that new Coot, Wagz!

Whoa...my uhh leg just got stiff, holy crap! Look at that rig! YEAHH!!! haha, yah im gonna shoot for something similar to that FOR SURE if i get it. Probably take some time to get it up and running properly, but i know i can do it. haha. Damn, thats a nice rig!

[Coop]

Wagz....Hoping you get it, you'll love it , they are a great machine, built simple and rugged, great combination. I'm finding mine to be a very useful machine to get around the woods and fields with. Be sure to put pics up when you get it home...

Coop

[mustangwagz]

talked to seller again tonight, he said he has to get a tire for his trailer and wanted to make sure i was still interested, i said FUDGE YES! lol Ill have Ca$h in hand and waiting his arrival.. Damn, the suspense is killing me right now! lol Blarghhh!!! Damnit, cmon weekend!! EVEN if it IS my weekend to work, Cmon and get here! lol

[hydromike]

lol Blarghhh!!! Damnit

Somebody get some meds over the 'Wagz; it looks like he's having a Coot-fit!

Post some pictures of it as soon as you get it. I'd love to find a nice 4 wheel steer unit some day...

[mustangwagz]

Checkd on CL ad today, he said he was gonna pull it for me, and he did...so Wooo! As drew said "its your now man.." Thats a ****ing plus! Once its nestled snuggly into my garage full of toys, ill sleep so much better! lol THis one is only a 2ws, but i dont mind that at all! lol Drew also said "Congrads man, welcome back to the floater club" I laughed and said "dood, i been a floater all my life...but it IS nice to be back in the amphibian group again" lol Even the ole lady said "well i know youve wanted one for a long time, so i think you'll prolly keep thise one around" Damn strait, its metal! lol If i bust it, i can fix it! or patch the holes shut! And now that im good at mig and stick welding, and own both styles of welders (just got a stick welder) aint much i cant do! haha. but by sounds of thigns and looks of things, ill have my work cut out for me!

Ill keep everyone posted!