Bulldozer Roadmap

Overview

The general road map for the bulldozer has these milestones:

• MicroTrac base control module developed for robust structure at 4000 lb weight limit using 1-7/8" idler shafts in the walk-behind configuration with loader and 46" wheel base - including 1500 lb low-lift working loads and 1000 lb high loading
• Robust keyless clamping ability of rotor drive sprocket to shaft - at the 4000 lb drive torque (at surface of tracks)

• Significance: ready modularity at the level of drive sprocket interchangeability

• MicroTrac base control module hydraulic controls developed for simultaneous parallel and series drive operation.
• MicroTrac base module development for up to 3 Power Cubes, cab, and heavy loader arms, and 8000 lb vehicle weight, using 8" shafts
• scalability of 2 of the above for 12,000 lb torque machine
• Scalability of 3 of the above for a 18,000 lb torque machine
• Doubling of torque via a geardown for a max of 36,000 of pushing force