Without a suspension (more than the air in those tires) you can't really go much faster. That engine is fine. Put a trolling motor on the back. You'd have a reasonable boat. I was really impressed at how those tracks stayed on.
It's impressive what he made. It's so fascinating to see the technology that comes from that part of the world. Overcoming conditions like muskegg and bogg. They take such a different approach. Some of the most interesting machines
i think it's a very good vehicle for it's intended application - access to remote areas for fishing, on a budget. for this, i believe that cheapness of the engine overcomes its lack of power. as for slowness, i think it's ok, as moving 30km into a remote area is quite enough, and it's builder probably either fishes locally or uses a trailer. it could be even possible to use it as a fishing boat, just anchor it and fish. my remark could be that it has no protection from elements and for example extra lights, but that's easy to install, to be honest. overall, it looks like an excellent vehicle!
Very well done a few modifications it be perfect let's not forget the budget lots as been accomplished with very little money an Argo here in Alberta with tracks roll cage is $35000 Take care be safe
I agree, the price of an Argo is ridiculous when you consider its just a plastic tub with a yard tractor engine and some drive chains turning 6-8 wheels
Yes. It is a bit crude, and probably rides rough, but he could set it up to use low pressure atv tires and soften his ride considerably. It would be much like a sprung suspension and also give a little more traction on uneven terrain, I would think. I like it. It is probably more robust than a lot of factory, 20,000 dollar rigs. It's is not cramped up for 4 people, either.
Very cool machine! It never ceases to amaze me at just how creative people can get, with spare parts, a little money, and some injenuity! I just may build one of these myself!!!
2 reinforced rubber conveyer belt straps (like in a factory) with hand bent and welded brackets on the tire side and a flat bracket with a paddle welded to it on the outside sandwiched and bolted together. at least 1 or 2 brackets having the rubber doubled up where the ends meet on the track. I'm working on designing my own. trying to find a set of 8 matching wheels and tires on a budget that will work in the US is a pain in the ass. lol
@@pistolpetepeterson the only problem with this design imho is that if you hit a rock with one of those brackets that keep the track over the tire you can bend it enough that it'll puncture a sidewall on the tire. ie, lets say you slide sideways into a muddy/rocky hole those brackets could very easily be bent looks like
I really like this machine. For the price you cannot beat the deal for sure. Very nice work making a unique machine for getting around the swampy terrain of Russia and go fishing too. V
If you lightly brake the spinning track the transmission will start to drive the other side, it's one of the reasons tractors used two brake pedals. I would want some roll bars if for no other reason than to put a roof on it and possibly some canvas sides, open topped may look fine but wet leads to cold and miserable, and that is not fun.
@@earthalienzapa3237 Gravity is mechanical vortex/syphon force the only way to negate it is with outward propulsion that is greater than the pull of gravity its self.
I will be releasing plans of my machine in a couple of months, but the build cost will not be $1000 like this machine. I think there is a wide discrepancy with purchasing power between Russia and my country, because I spent about $3k on my rig via junkyard components and that's just to get it driveable.
This needs uaz engine, diferential lock and suspension. And the crush bar. Otherwise very cool. I like the "no sprocket" approach, but that only works because there is no suspension. I wonder if makers of these vehicles foam the wheels.
This is fucking genius... I was trying to figgure out a way to Power both tracks Independently but this guy just leaves all those complicated gearbox parts out and breaks on one side and the centrifugal clutch just does the rest 👍👍👍
Can someone tell me if it’s ok to just use a normal differential and if I have to use brake skid steer diff and if i do where can I find one that’s why I want to use a didf
A "skid steer" diff is just a regular "open" diff. No limited-slip/posi-track, no locker. Just regular open diff. An open diff will apply power to whatever wheel has the LEAST resistance. If you apply the brake to one side, the un-braked side has less resistance so it gets the power causing the turn. This is how this machine works, thus the two brake levers. Hydrostatic skid steering like in a Bobcat is a completely different system.
Very clever & super effort indeed, but snow & water will be the most of anything it will hold up in. I don't see that track holding up for any real usable service life. Now a 6 wheel drive variant and a better budget would be much more forgiving.
The narrator said that the builder made the tracks from conveyor-belt material. You just might find that at a junkyard, or at your local farm supply store. Grainger and McMaster-Carr also sell belt material through their catalogs.
Go to an old mill auction. They have all kinds of conveyor belt material, there are also people that go to auctions and buy stuff and really sell it. If you ask your local junk man he might know the person your looking for, also ask a farmer. They have a lot of belts in there equipment that would be heavy enough and would know of junk dealers near you.
FOR $12 - $17000 YOU GET LITTLE MORE WITH A NEW ARGO, WHICH ALSO HAS NO SUSPENSION, WORKS OFF THE EXACT SAME WHEEL/TRACK/CHAIN DRIVE SETUP, HAS LIMITED CUSHIONED SEATING AND USES AN 18 HP KOHLER V-TWIN... BUT A LIFAN IS A ADEQUATE ENGINE. AN ARGO ALSO BARELY MOVES IN WATER, AND DEPENDS ON RIBBED TIRES TO PADDLE IT - WHICH HE COULD HAVE EASILY SOURCED. ARGOS ALL TOO OFTEN DEPEND ON WINCHES, ATVS OR ANOTHER ARGO TO PULL THEM UP ON LAND OR OUT OF ICE, BUT THEY DO HAVE A TRANS WITH A DIFFERENTIAL LOCK GIVING YOU 6 OR 8 WHEEL DRIVE... BUT AT 18 TO 23hp, THEY ARE FAR UNDERPOWERED FROM THE 2 STROKE 45HP MACHINES OF YESTERYEAR.
What you need to show the people is how the steering works and I don't mean showing the levers you pull. You need to show the rear end and how the breaking works.
Just goes to show you not all things built good comes from the USA. They make ours over here look bad and cheaper than ours. For the price of ours we can have 10 or more of theirs and have back ups lol.
I think it performed incredibly well for a $1000 all in build. Well done.
I like it. I cannot believe that little motor can even turn that transmission,let alone move that chariot through the rough! All in all a great job!
Out of all home made tracked machines ive seen on youtube ,this is my most favorite ,would love to own it....
Without a suspension (more than the air in those tires) you can't really go much faster. That engine is fine. Put a trolling motor on the back. You'd have a reasonable boat. I was really impressed at how those tracks stayed on.
If they do a little work to the tracks they won't need a trolling motor.
It's impressive what he made. It's so fascinating to see the technology that comes from that part of the world. Overcoming conditions like muskegg and bogg. They take such a different approach. Some of the most interesting machines
on a vehicle like this with an open differential driving the tracks, apply a bit of brake to both tracks to get them to both drive at the same time.
i think it's a very good vehicle for it's intended application - access to remote areas for fishing, on a budget. for this, i believe that cheapness of the engine overcomes its lack of power.
as for slowness, i think it's ok, as moving 30km into a remote area is quite enough, and it's builder probably either fishes locally or uses a trailer.
it could be even possible to use it as a fishing boat, just anchor it and fish.
my remark could be that it has no protection from elements and for example extra lights, but that's easy to install, to be honest.
overall, it looks like an excellent vehicle!
Very well done a few modifications it be perfect let's not forget the budget lots as been accomplished with very little money an Argo here in Alberta with tracks roll cage is $35000
Take care be safe
I agree, the price of an Argo is ridiculous when you consider its just a plastic tub with a yard tractor engine and some drive chains turning 6-8 wheels
Looks like he did a good job for using "on hand parts" with a budget in mind...👍😃
Yes. It is a bit crude, and probably rides rough, but he could set it up to use low pressure atv tires and soften his ride considerably. It would be much like a sprung suspension and also give a little more traction on uneven terrain, I would think. I like it. It is probably more robust than a lot of factory, 20,000 dollar rigs. It's is not cramped up for 4 people, either.
The Russian people sure know how to build tracked machines!
Pine Stumps no suspension though
@@billybob7596 "in Russian accent"suspension is for soft Americans and old people.
@@kercchan3307 no, it's good for that steel beast
Very cool machine! It never ceases to amaze me at just how creative people can get, with spare parts, a little money, and some injenuity! I just may build one of these myself!!!
Excellent effort, and with a bit or R&D this machine could compare favorably to very expensive commercially produced machines.
No, this is better.
he should add a folding waterproof roof , that's really nice. enjoyed this video very much. Thanks
just install a roll cage with some sort of attachment system for a tarp of sorts
Love how the dude is wearing a full camo snow suite with toque but no mitts... Tough bastard.
With a 22 hp Vtwin he could really pull. Great ingenuity and resourcefulness.
And roar like a beast. Lol
Looks like it performs very well, really good for playing in the snow. Well done!
Will they go into production?
I like it! How can I build one myself? I need the blue prints!
you have any build plans for this great build
How do I get the plan to build one like this
Total lack of suspension is unfortunate. I'm too old to take the bumps! But a very Good job!
Yeah but, $1000 in Russia is about $5000 outside it.
old garbage cars are everywhere so nah
@@Fantastika I take it that is the revenge of the RUshian
Really necessary to leave your mark on the forest by running over everything?
How did he make the tracks?
2 reinforced rubber conveyer belt straps (like in a factory) with hand bent and welded brackets on the tire side and a flat bracket with a paddle welded to it on the outside sandwiched and bolted together. at least 1 or 2 brackets having the rubber doubled up where the ends meet on the track. I'm working on designing my own. trying to find a set of 8 matching wheels and tires on a budget that will work in the US is a pain in the ass. lol
@@pistolpetepeterson the only problem with this design imho is that if you hit a rock with one of those brackets that keep the track over the tire you can bend it enough that it'll puncture a sidewall on the tire. ie, lets say you slide sideways into a muddy/rocky hole those brackets could very easily be bent looks like
I really like this machine. For the price you cannot beat the deal for sure. Very nice work making a unique machine for getting around the swampy terrain of Russia and go fishing too. V
Good for you... Argos cost way too much money... ours cost $14 000 🇨🇦 ten years ago.
he can improve machine,, few tweaks ,, but i think he did great job,, one best homemade i have seen nice job
I still want one of them. Like all you've done
The only missing part is suspension. However, with that price point thats still pretty impressive!! 👍
If you lightly brake the spinning track the transmission will start to drive the other side, it's one of the reasons tractors used two brake pedals. I would want some roll bars if for no other reason than to put a roof on it and possibly some canvas sides, open topped may look fine but wet leads to cold and miserable, and that is not fun.
Is there any build plan's avilible for this build ??
love it, I just wish you had a few more details.
I know this is old but maybe a suspension seat would make it not so jarring. Great build. I want one.
I would like to buy this. Please advice. Thank you
where do you get your track belts.
They made the track belts using rubberized conveyor belt, metal and a lot of screws.
learn how to control gravity.
@@earthalienzapa3237 Gravity is mechanical vortex/syphon force the only way to negate it is with outward propulsion that is greater than the pull of gravity its self.
Any plans available?
I will be releasing plans of my machine in a couple of months, but the build cost will not be $1000 like this machine. I think there is a wide discrepancy with purchasing power between Russia and my country, because I spent about $3k on my rig via junkyard components and that's just to get it driveable.
@@pinestumps8622 they also said he had lots of spare parts sitting around so that could be part of it too.
Hi 👋 where did you get the tracks from ?
Love to have the plans for this
...can you please upload a tutorial on how to do this? Please?!
what are the measurements
Do you have plans
winches can be attached fore and aft
Wow! A very talented builder.
Patricxmk Kane
I Just saw the kid fall off the seat at 3:17.???
no suspension?
This needs uaz engine, diferential lock and suspension. And the crush bar. Otherwise very cool. I like the "no sprocket" approach, but that only works because there is no suspension. I wonder if makers of these vehicles foam the wheels.
who is doing this tool. How do I get the utv? How many hp engines are on it?
This is fucking genius... I was trying to figgure out a way to Power both tracks Independently but this guy just leaves all those complicated gearbox parts out and breaks on one side and the centrifugal clutch just does the rest 👍👍👍
Where can I buy this?
Can someone tell me if it’s ok to just use a normal differential and if I have to use brake skid steer diff and if i do where can I find one that’s why I want to use a didf
Go to Donn DIY`s RUclips channel and look how he built his skid steer differential. Hes just in the process of building an amphibious atv.
A "skid steer" diff is just a regular "open" diff. No limited-slip/posi-track, no locker. Just regular open diff. An open diff will apply power to whatever wheel has the LEAST resistance. If you apply the brake to one side, the un-braked side has less resistance so it gets the power causing the turn. This is how this machine works, thus the two brake levers. Hydrostatic skid steering like in a Bobcat is a completely different system.
This bloke has just used an ordinary car diff and it obviously works. You just need seperate braking on either side to turn.
That's argo. You can buy used for 1-3000
For 1000$ without suspension is perfect toy for the family 😍
Mind sharing the drive line specs?
gearbox diff and brakes out of lada sedan
Can i buy this
Siberian winters are beyond brutal. ... these ppl know what's up.... tracks are the only way to go......!
Very clever & super effort indeed, but snow & water will be the most of anything it will hold up in. I don't see that track holding up for any real usable service life. Now a 6 wheel drive variant and a better budget would be much more forgiving.
That kid got checked at 3:18 dad was like hang on son hang on hang not!
My question is, just where do you find tracks? I've never seen anything in any junk yards I've ever been. Otherwise, I want one NOW !!!
The narrator said that the builder made the tracks from conveyor-belt material. You just might find that at a junkyard, or at your local farm supply store. Grainger and McMaster-Carr also sell belt material through their catalogs.
Go to an old mill auction. They have all kinds of conveyor belt material, there are also people that go to auctions and buy stuff and really sell it. If you ask your local junk man he might know the person your looking for, also ask a farmer. They have a lot of belts in there equipment that would be heavy enough and would know of junk dealers near you.
Great video! Thank you!
Ah, the hero of the off road community. The humbly noble.......winch.
Is there just always snow in Russia?
+What have you done to it’s eyes?! ! Almost
That poor kid gets the crap knocked out of him several times. The design is cool though.
Russian massage!
привет из сша. Adding a small boat motor could help steer in the water. Similar to the BRDM-2.
But that does need a rollover protection!!! That’ll squash everyone if it goes over...we had to make our own... to save $$$
Title should be "Homemade Argo atv 8x8".
I have a fascination with track vehicles now
FOR $12 - $17000 YOU GET LITTLE MORE WITH A NEW ARGO, WHICH ALSO HAS NO SUSPENSION, WORKS OFF THE EXACT SAME WHEEL/TRACK/CHAIN DRIVE SETUP, HAS LIMITED CUSHIONED SEATING AND USES AN 18 HP KOHLER V-TWIN... BUT A LIFAN IS A ADEQUATE ENGINE. AN ARGO ALSO BARELY MOVES IN WATER, AND DEPENDS ON RIBBED TIRES TO PADDLE IT - WHICH HE COULD HAVE EASILY SOURCED. ARGOS ALL TOO OFTEN DEPEND ON WINCHES, ATVS OR ANOTHER ARGO TO PULL THEM UP ON LAND OR OUT OF ICE, BUT THEY DO HAVE A TRANS WITH A DIFFERENTIAL LOCK GIVING YOU 6 OR 8 WHEEL DRIVE... BUT AT 18 TO 23hp, THEY ARE FAR UNDERPOWERED FROM THE 2 STROKE 45HP MACHINES OF YESTERYEAR.
Great video
From Mozambique. Very nice I like it. I like you to build other kind of machine
Fantastic! Build details please.
3:56 A UFO APPEARS!
its the drone camera
Truly excellent work
So parts are considered 'free' because you possess them before starting the project???? Money doesn't work like that.
That is nicely made!
thank you guys
Yea it’s a shame we can’t get them over here in the USA for $1000. If someone did sell them here in the US the ATV would cost $5000 or more
That's awesome.
How cute he went over a little log.
Gotta get a sherp.
For about hundred times the price.....
??why down votes?
Tiny tank that is asome!!!
What you need to show the people is how the steering works and I don't mean showing the levers you pull. You need to show the rear end and how the breaking works.
nicely done
Wow that is one cool machine
So nice
Thanks for sharing mate!!
Nice guys 🌋
03:18 seat belts a must for all occupants
03.22 the driver seems to have fun...
First and foremost needs roll bar with windshield/brush-shield then diff-lock which will add $10,000.00......
For a thousand bucks it’s pretty good.
Nice👍👍👍
这用的力帆的发动机QAQ
Enough show but display some details how to so some kids can build it too!
It needs a roll bar and windshield, otherwise good job.
And seatbelts.
Great vehicle
Good skill's 👍
Why is everything ATV on this channel?
Just goes to show you not all things built good comes from the USA. They make ours over here look bad and cheaper than ours. For the price of ours we can have 10 or more of theirs and have back ups lol.
nice roll cage
My thoughts exactly, how to crush, decapitate yourself or passenger.
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