MicroTrac

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Introduction

MicroTrac is a small scale, 2-wheel, walk-behind version of LifeTrac

Industry Standards

Tools

Chipper

Engine

The engine will be a modular removable unit consisting of engine, fuel tank, hydraulic pump, hydraulic reservoir, and frame. The frame will be the hydraulic reservoir, made out of 4x4" square tube.

pump

Specifications

Engine should be a 12-20 hp 1 cylinder diesel engine, with air cooling.

Sourcing

Wheels

  • one set of drive wheels in the middle balanced with the engine so the Microtrac can be rotated easily, with a motor on the side
  • doubled up for traction
  • have support wheels on the back sides so it doesn't tip easily