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02-13-2016, 04:07 AM
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Ultimate hunting vehicle !
Has an Argo beat, hands down. Those track machines don't float so well, and aren't pleasant for anyone with back issues.
Doesn't mention anything about cargo capacity though...
Russian SHERP atv - $65,000 USD
http://bgr.com/2016/02/11/russian-sh...through-water/
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7n00...j94P9FBr3YyQSb
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If you’re in the market for an unstoppable truck that can even drive through water, you’ll have to pack up your bags and head to Russia and plunk down $65,000 for the SHERP ATV.
Sporting self-inflated tires, the SHERP ATV won’t win any awards for speed, but where else are you going to find a vehicle that can climb over obstacles up to 2.4 feet high and not sink to the bottom when put in water. Looking like a real-life Tonka Trunk, the stout Russian truck can reach a top speed of 28 mph, and in water it manages to move forward at a respectable but plodding pace of 3.7 mph.
As for how it can survive in water, the truck instantly drains water from the vehicle as it enters and the truck’s gargantuan tires are fitted with treads that effectively operate like makeshift paddles.
The entire beast of a machine, which can sit two people comfortably, is about 11 feet long, weighs in at about 2,866 pounds and comes equipped with a 44 horsepower diesel engine from Kubota. As Top Gear notes, this bad boy is effectively nothing more than a “steel tub with some transmission bolted to it.”
Not only that, but the SHERP ATV can turn on its own length, which taken together with its other features, makes it an interesting option when you need to get around in an extreme environment. From the looks of SHERP’s website, it appears that the truck will be primarily geared for hunters and fisherman.
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02-13-2016, 04:41 AM
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Saw a video of it yesterday. The thing is insane. Argo on steroids
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02-13-2016, 05:37 AM
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Man! would it suck to get a flat on that thing while you're miles back in the bush 
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02-13-2016, 06:18 AM
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I consider Horses the ultimate hunting transportation. Lol
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02-13-2016, 10:05 AM
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good luck getting that thing down a quad trail!
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02-13-2016, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by oldgutpile
Man! would it suck to get a flat on that thing while you're miles back in the bush |
Barring a ripped tire, a plug or patch ,a can of ether ,a match , and PHOOOMMP!
Back in biz!! 
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02-13-2016, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead
good luck getting that thing down a quad trail!
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Watch the vid... It can make its own trail !
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d1n3mywF5oU
Last edited by J0HN_R1; 02-13-2016 at 11:00 AM.
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02-13-2016, 12:44 PM
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I think it's pretty impressive! I should have looked here before I posted a link in the trapping forum.
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02-13-2016, 05:42 PM
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hunting with a oversized wheeled skid steer.
certainly doesnt win the 'pretty' award might be fun for a day or two
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02-13-2016, 06:04 PM
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I love the overhead shot showing the giant silt plume in the pristine riparian habitat.
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02-13-2016, 07:13 PM
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this thing is cool however by the looks of the videos it would have a tough time on tight trails and looks to be top heavy not to mention the price point! ill stick with my argo. 
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02-13-2016, 07:16 PM
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I love the overhead shot showing the giant silt plume in the pristine riparian habitat.
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02-13-2016, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by catnthehat
Barring a ripped tire, a plug or patch ,a can of ether ,a match , and PHOOOMMP!
Back in biz!!
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I worked in Saudi many, many moons ago as a much younger man. one of the pst times of the locals was dune buggying, basically in Suzuki jeeps customized with these super wide tires. they would pop off the rim every now and then and the owners would use a similar technique to get them going again. I remember being amazed.
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02-13-2016, 08:29 PM
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Shut up and take my money!
Edit, need money!
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02-13-2016, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ForwardBias
I consider Horses the ultimate hunting transportation. Lol
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Even horses break-down...
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02-14-2016, 12:55 AM
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That's awesome
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02-14-2016, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by J0HN_R1
Even horses break-down...
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And you can eat then too!
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02-14-2016, 08:18 AM
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And you can eat them too!
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02-14-2016, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by J0HN_R1
Even horses break-down...
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With a horse..The only likely to get broke is the rider. At 65k $ this buggy is still half the cost of a av erage horse.
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02-14-2016, 07:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roger
With a horse..The only likely to get broke is the rider. At 65k $ this buggy is still half the cost of a av erage horse.
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65k is half the cost of an average horse? I have 4 broke horses that I will sell for that! Haha
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02-14-2016, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Luckwell
65k is half the cost of an average horse ? I have 4 broke horses that I will sell for that! Haha
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And I have some prime real estate in Florida for sale too...
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