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Homemade means of transportation in the snow. Unusual vehicles in the snow

For a long time, people have been trying to figure out how to make life easier in a harsh winter with its impassable snowdrifts. In particular - to invent a reliable vehicle in the snow. As a result, a lot of adaptations for this - from the first self-made skis to modern snowmobiles.

On what went in the 20 century

For example, the so-called motosobaki. Never heard such a strange name? This means of small mechanization, invented in the 70 years of the last century and came to replace the traditional dog sled. The motorized dogs called a sleigh with a rudder, which were equipped with a small motor.

In other words, they were called motobuxirovschikami. The design of the first models was quite primitive, weight - from 40 to 65 kilos, but this was already a real breakthrough in technical terms. Subsequently, the device was modernized, and nowadays a convenient and modern motobuxer would not be refused by any hunter or avid tourist.

Further more. Over time, humanity invented and patented homemade vehicles in the snow in huge quantities. Sometimes these are very original and even exotic adaptations. It's not just about classic snowmobiles, but also about snow-motorcycles, snow-bikes and even snowmobiles. Many names are still a wonder to mere mortals.

Western exotica

For example, skiboby. What it is? In its type, it is a vehicle in the snow, resembling a bicycle, which has skis instead of wheels. Like in an ordinary bicycle, the human muscles are the driving force. Turns are carried out by means of pair of the short skis attached to boots.

There is a special tank to move through the snow. Heavy unit (almost 4 tons), working on diesel, was originally designed for military purposes. Now it can be bought by anyone who has a free cash amount of 270 thousand euros.

In the West, another unit has also been developed, caterpillar-driven, which transmits the torque to each of the four crawler axles. Triangular caterpillars are so reliable when traveling on deep snow that a jam is possible only when the battery is fully discharged.

There are snow motorcycles (in front - a ski, behind - a drive of a caterpillar type). Such riders develop a speed of at least 100 km / h on the slopes. There are also screw-driven machines - units of the future, intended for space developments.

Modern snowmobiles have glazed cabins and powerful electric motors. The most "advanced" models found in series production are not easy - so far it's more exclusive. From the options it is simpler to mention the aerosleigh equipped with a propeller and capable, despite the rather ordinary appearance, to develop a decent speed - about 120 km / h.

Universal technique for traveling on snow

Even at the beginning of the second half of the last century, in the open spaces of the Russian North, vehicles that were so necessary in the conditions of severe winter, which received the names of carats, began to appear. This is the real homemade for traveling on snow. Folk craftsmen simply equipped the usual motorcycle with powerful cameras intended for trucks.

Karakat easily overcome small water obstacles and did not get stuck in fluffy snow. Later such a snow-and swamp-boat was improved and turned into a modern high-tech facility, which many domestic enterprises started to master.

The design of any station wagon of this series is simple, reliable, provides patency in any conditions and in any weather. The body frame is a metal structure made of strong pipes, covered with steel sheets, waterproof and heated from the inside. In the huge tires - ultra-low pressure, why they are not afraid of off-road. This universal northern transport is accessible to fishermen and hunters and is quite environmentally safe.

Let's talk about homemade structures

Perhaps, the reader is most interesting to know whether it is possible to make a means of transportation in the snow with our own hands? After all, the cost of such equipment is not for everyone on the shoulder, and the hunter-fishermen and tourists among us Russians are many.

Well, having stocked up with the right tool, ingenuity and some amount of time, it is quite possible to assemble such an assembly yourself. The basis of the design will serve us the most ordinary motoblock. In the summer it can be unfastened from the snowmobile and returned to its place.

Snowmobiles come with either one ski or a pair of runners, can have different engines (water or air cooling) and types of transmissions. They are economical and - due to their low weight - quickly overcome obstacles that are inaccessible to cars. In addition, high maneuverability and excellent movement in the snow make them truly indispensable in the winter forest (for example, for hunters).

They are used in rescue work, fishing, and traveling.

What we need

To assemble a self-made snowmobile on caterpillars, we stock up the following components: engine, runners, caterpillars and a rudder. Choose a suitable drawing or sketch (or come up with your own). The necessary condition - the presence of two parts: the driving (drive, frame, power unit) and driven (steering wheel, skids, shock absorber).

The frame is assembled from ordinary pipes of not very large diameter. You can also take a finished frame from a motorcycle. The desired shape is given by welding - first a point, then a continuous seam.

The motor-motoblock is connected to the caterpillars by a chain drive, which goes directly to the drive shaft. The simplicity of the design ensures ease and excellent maneuverability, as well as stability and good traction. The drive from the motorcycle chain, a pair of sprockets and a leading caterpillar roller gathers similarly to a bicycle.

Crawling tracks is easy enough, having a transport or conventional rubberized tape with trailers (loaders) - cross rails of plastic or sheet metal, fixed evenly on the tape. Bolt them with bolts. For large devices, the tape should be wide enough. It is desirable to make skids of metal from metal or shockproof plastic.

We collect our snowmobile

At the first stage, the frame construction is welded. Try to do the minimum necessary number of parts. Then we mount the engine - either under the seat, or in front of it. Caterpillars and a drive are assembled. The drive shaft can be equipped with a reverse gear, which is not so difficult to find on sale. With its help it is easier to put a chain and you can increase traction.

Then connect the frame and caterpillars. How to do it: bolts and couplings wheel axles are attached to the frame, the chain connects the front wheel to the motor. Only after checking the performance of the entire structure of the caterpillars are stretched and fixed on the wheels.

Now we have an excellent means of transportation in the snow - a snowmobile made with our own hands!

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