Posted by Brian A [70.210.68.132] on Monday, March 09, 2015 at 11:38:07 :
In Reply to: Gordon McMillan - Thiokol Snow Cat posted by Russ/Wyo [63.238.131.216] on Sunday, March 08, 2015 at 11:13:31 :
But that series of Thiokol is very wide and you almost have to take the tracks off to ship it anywhere. It is also probably only a one person cab, which limits it's appeal. It would be a real workhorse for a ski resort or an operation that required that type of machine, but probably not terribly useful for a recreational or private use machine. The smaller Imps, Super Imps, Sprytes, 601's, etc., are quite versatile, usually have at least two person cabs and can be trailered more easily.
They used various drivelines and the Super Imps are the ones I am most familiar with. These use a 200 ci Ford industrial 6 cyl, with a Ford C4 auto transmission, driving an OC12 steering differential. Most are easy enough to get parts for, at least here in the states, and are quite reliable.
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