Discussion
We own a grass campsite by the river, 3rd year of running it. Been thinking on and off of have a 'proper' 4WD vehicle to help move vans if it gets really wet, we get flood alerts/warnings and the owner can't come when we need, or we need to move vans in an emergency.
We do have a tractor, which we have used in the past in a pinch, but it doesn't half make a mess of the field if you're not really careful. Plus, the tow-ball attachment is on the rear hydraulics which doesn't *quite* go low enough meaning you have to jack the jockey wheel up on the vans to the top.
So - suggestions for a low cost 4WD vehicle? Perhaps with balloon tyres (if that's what they're called) so that it doesn't cut too deeply if it's really soggy.
I'm thinking along the lines of an old SWB Landie 110 - mainly because I really like them, although I seem to remember that the tyres are pretty narrow on them. Not sure. Also toyed with the idea of a big quad-bike, but not sure it would have the power to move the bigger vans.
Anyway - suggestions?
We do have a tractor, which we have used in the past in a pinch, but it doesn't half make a mess of the field if you're not really careful. Plus, the tow-ball attachment is on the rear hydraulics which doesn't *quite* go low enough meaning you have to jack the jockey wheel up on the vans to the top.
So - suggestions for a low cost 4WD vehicle? Perhaps with balloon tyres (if that's what they're called) so that it doesn't cut too deeply if it's really soggy.
I'm thinking along the lines of an old SWB Landie 110 - mainly because I really like them, although I seem to remember that the tyres are pretty narrow on them. Not sure. Also toyed with the idea of a big quad-bike, but not sure it would have the power to move the bigger vans.
Anyway - suggestions?
One of these:
There is nothing better bar a unimog for pulling stuff across bad terrain. They have 3 diff locks and hi/lo range gears to maximise traction and avoid ground damage, a 4.2td engine for massive pulling power, they can be fitted to 285 section BFGs which give superb traction and they weigh 2.5 tons which is good when attempting to move big stuff.
There is nothing better bar a unimog for pulling stuff across bad terrain. They have 3 diff locks and hi/lo range gears to maximise traction and avoid ground damage, a 4.2td engine for massive pulling power, they can be fitted to 285 section BFGs which give superb traction and they weigh 2.5 tons which is good when attempting to move big stuff.
rovermorris999 said:
kambites said:
I'm not sure that anything will do the job significantly better than your tractor if you fit the right tyres
If it's a small 2wd tractor without a locking diff then I reckon a heavy 4wd with locking diffs and fat tyres would be better and do less damage to the grass.The tractor we have is a 4WD John Deere, not too old, but not that new. As for the diff - I'm not sure. There's a switch on the dash to switch it from 2-4WD. What would a diff lock button/lever look like?
It seems the best idea would be to buy some puffier tyres perhaps? Rather than wasting cash on another vehicle, perhaps.
It seems the best idea would be to buy some puffier tyres perhaps? Rather than wasting cash on another vehicle, perhaps.
These are meant to be tough as old boots. Since its for use on site, I presume lack of mot is a nonissue??
http://bit.ly/12B1Qse
http://bit.ly/12B1Qse
An old Land Rover Discovery with the 200 or 300tdi engine will cope easily with standing idle for long periods of time, and will only be about 1-2k to buy. you can even run it on 10-205 straight veg oil (no more if its going to be left idle lots). Fit a set of cheap remould knobbly tyres and it will be unstoppable, especially in difflock mode
eltax91 said:
These are meant to be tough as old boots. Since its for use on site, I presume lack of mot is a nonissue??
http://bit.ly/12B1Qse
http://bit.ly/12B1Qse
Reputation as the only thing tougher than a Landcruiser. Looks like that one has the factory rear difflock too.
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