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Overview
The Open Source Truck is a heavy off-road vehicle capable of equipping many pieces of equipment used on the Tractor, and transporting heavy loads long distance. The Open Source Truck project is currently in the research phase.
Off Shelf Truck Information
4 Wheel Drive
Leaf Suspension vs Coil Spring
Leaf vs Coil Comparison at JP Magazine
Leaf vs Coil Comparison at eHow
6 or 8 cylinder engine
Large Cargo Bed with High Payload
Manual vs Automatic Transmission
Ground Clearance
Fuel Efficiency
Detailed Description
Goal specifications
- Open Source Truck Concept - similar to Mercedes Unimog:
- Top speed of 60 mph
- Equipped with suspension
- Capable of handling extreme off-road conditions
- Equipped with front and rear power take-off, hydraulic take-off, and quick attach mounting plate for hydraulic heavy and rotary equipment such as backhoe, loader, power generator, hammermill, pelletizer, and any agricultural, utility, and construction equipment that is already avialable for the Tractor or Microtractor
- Dual utility for agricultural and transportation uses
- Hydraulic drive
- Quick attach Power Cube
- 27-270 hp models
- Eventually powered with Modern Steam Engine
Product Ecology
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Status
The Open Source Truck is currently in the Research phase of product development.
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