Age : 26 Join date : 2012-07-01 Posts : 131 Forum Rep : 9 Location : iowaaaa
Subject: Poulan Halftrack Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:00 pm
I didn't like the lack of utility or fuel consumption from the muskrat so with the Poulan's MST transaxle stolen for the three wheeler I decided to combine the tracks and Poulan front end, plus it gets rid of some 'useless' junk lying around. I do not have internet so this was started quite awhile back. I hope to test drive it sometime in the coming weeks for turning radius (probably like 10-12 ft so not a woods romper!) off-roadability etc...
steeldaytonas Forum Newbie
Age : 38 Join date : 2015-10-23 Posts : 77 Forum Rep : 0 Location : petawawa,Ontario, Canada
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:00 pm
I like it man Im thinking about it on a future project I have 2 snowmobil track laying around I hesitate about halftrack or full track anyway nice project we should try a tug-pull togeter and the end of the contest
STUNTMAN JON Screwdriver
Age : 36 Join date : 2016-01-22 Posts : 100 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Belfast Northern Ireland
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:09 pm
cool you got any ideas in mind for what to use it for? like a flatbed back or a timber forwarder even lol, could be pretty formidable off road, good luck man!
Stretch44875 Administrator
Age : 46 Join date : 2012-04-05 Posts : 957 Forum Rep : 8 Location : Mansfield, Ohio
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:07 am
Really liked the muskrat... Using independent brakes to help out turn?
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Join date : 2015-02-02 Posts : 1376 Forum Rep : 85 Location : Cleveland,Ohio
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:23 pm
Cool build!! I can relate to it. Had mine in the build off last year but didn't finish. I still got mine and will continue working on it when the weather breaks. Good luck in the build off.
MatthewD Prybar
Age : 19 Join date : 2014-11-16 Posts : 1993 Forum Rep : 42 Location : Northern Ireland
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:58 pm
Nice build. I think it'll look great when it's finished!
Doc Sprocket Administrator
Age : 48 Join date : 2013-04-21 Posts : 2911 Forum Rep : 20 Location : Ontario Canada
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:45 pm
I am trying to determine eligibility in the competition, with regards to the "50% rule". To help me make this determination, please describe as best you can, just how much work you have left, to complete.
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-07-01 Posts : 131 Forum Rep : 9 Location : iowaaaa
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:35 pm
I tested the system this weekend, I need to completely redo the front axle and steering setup to take the new weight and abuse, belt drive needs a new tensioner system, battery mount etc. I can tell you that the front steering system will be time consuming as I want to use a auto style worm and wheel as the steering box. From there on I have plans for a flatbed and much need reinforcement in the stock Poulan frame. Feel free to remove this from Build-Off if you think necessary, it won't hurt me none
Also it crawls up 60% slopes, its pretty sweet lol. Turning radius is exactly 12ft, almost perfectly guessed it.
frostypaws Screwdriver
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-07-01 Posts : 131 Forum Rep : 9 Location : iowaaaa
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:47 pm
The stock Poulan frame was causing me trouble so I slapped some iron on it, however what it really needs is more articulation in the front axle. Hopefully next weekend I can get the steel to build a new lifted front axle. Three wheeler for scale of course...
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Join date : 2015-02-02 Posts : 1376 Forum Rep : 85 Location : Cleveland,Ohio
Subject: Re: Poulan Halftrack Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:23 pm
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