Hey all. I'll apologize ahead of time as this question /consult is perhaps not what this forum is about.
I am in the early stages of planning a project which would amount to an offroad capable semi truck.
My plan is to find an older rig (perhaps KW 900, Ford L9000 ,International paystar or the like ) and add a transfer case and front diff making it a 6x6, or, converting the rears to accept dozer tracks or similar tracks.
I'd end up lifting the frame hight for added clearance and make a few other additions to the rig.
My question to you guys who have experience operating and working on these trucks is; is there some obvious reason I'm missing that this couldn't work?.
The purpose of the truck would be mainly a farm rig, bit if I went the 6x6 route I'd want to keep it roadable.
Question#2 would be is there some reason why a rig set up like this wouldn't be able to handle harsh offroad conditions as well as I imagine it would?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
project truck /offroad
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by joestjean, Sep 28, 2016.
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Take a look at Truck Paper, will give you an idea of prices, and you'll see plenty of Ex military Oshkosh tractors, which I don't think would be good for over the road, very low top speed and heavy. I've seen them in farm use, real stump pulling power.
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