Hydratrek 6x6 Amphibious Vehicle

[@KevinGrumpyCuzz3243]

These were impressive machines. It's a shame they are no longer around.

[@vw4x4]

This is a cool vehicle. Hydraulic drive is the future. Only complain I would have is the noise.

[@a.j.deutsch1792]

Weggman Hillard, sounds like a tractor

[@MrCountrycuz]

Hydraulic drive is not efficient at all and is only good for heavy equipment.

[@whaleboatwilly7912]

As a career logger and heavy equipment operator, can tell you it badly needs sweeps from the front tube to the roll bar tube to deflect limbs and such. Nice rig! Operator safety is compromised with no deflection sweeps.

[@Keller_outdoor]

My great grandfather invented hydratrek!!

[@deusvult8251]

this has got some hunting BIGFOOT vibes

[@timpanellimike87]

That looks like it would be fun for about 10 minutes

[@mikesuch9021]

I remember these from the 60s. One banana two banana three banana four.

[@CrusaderSports250]

The intro was one of my favourite parts, I just so wanted one.

[@CuthbertNibbles]

I can see why they would want to drive 9 hours to show this off. It made me want to buy one!

[@6x6World]

The practical uses are many in the commercial world. Most Hydratreks sold are used for pipeline/powerline surveying, oil rig transportation, remote site construction, border control, search & rescue, disaster cleanup, etc. While it may not be the most practical recreational vehicle, that isn't what the Hydratrek was designed for.

[@2artactical55]

How do you get that thing out of the deep muddy bush when it breaks down? My 5 sons, one girlfriend and I drove 5 miles in a 50ft wide and 1ft - 10ft deep creek in our 93 Argo 8x8 Conquest and 98 6x6 Bigfoot. My Son's 6x6 Bigfoot started having engine trouble a mile into our 5 mile drive back up stream. With 5 people in our Conquest and two in the Bigfoot, we trekked 4 miles back up stream with the 8x8 Conquest loaded with me and 4 of my big beefcake teenaged sons towing the 6x6 Bigfoot with my 5th son and his girlfriend in anywhere from 1ft of running water to as deep as 10ft in a good part of the stream. Between the weight in the Conquest and towing the weight of the Bigfoot with two older teenagers, we exceeded the factory limits of that 8x8 Conquest! We weren't even using tracks either but we did use an older 55lb trust electric trolling motor in the deeper parts of the stream. How do you tow a bigger tracked vehicle like this one with Hydrostatic drive out of the deep muddy bush if the engine takes a dive?

[@heartland96a]

Is there a video of these unit going through snow ? Is there a kit or plans for a top while nice weather happens often rain and snow happens too.

[@TomRock81]

Looks like it would be alot of fun to play around with to, Mr. Buzzkill

[@StreetCats666]

how long it can go on one fuel tank?

[@DWATSON1975]

id rock these if i had 1. i be at the river weekly

[@60oldmen]

can you use the props to go in reverse?

[@rdaystrom4540]

With that long nose I think it would have trouble crossing a small or medium ditch.

[@Ohlukei]

I will never like that SUV in the advert video, no matter how often you show it to me. >.

[@policecat225]

u okay?

[@hellsbaby127]

Jets are less efficient than props, even though a jet is pretty much a prop housed in a tunnel, they work better at high speed as the water is expelled on top of the surface not through the water as many people assume. Also jets need very close tolerances between the tunnel and the tips of the impeller or they just don't work very well, meaning dirty sandy water will soon wear them out. hope that helps?

[@wallypaige8496]

How much for this? This is the best I have seen to handle water and mud. Can you buy this in Ontario Canada?

[@donh1511]

in 2020 the XTB66 was $107k + $7k for a custom tilt trailer.

[@matthewtrickler7117]

i would love this for duck hunting

[@v6hot]

Love it. Great video.

[@joecignarella8319]

What is retail price for a Hydratrek ? I'm very interested & I wouldn't mind owning one . I'm also curious about the fuel consumption & what of maintenance do they require ?

[@ΚωσταςΣχοιναρακης]

Hi, what about this vehicle on the sea? will it swim stable?

[@amphibdriver1]

awesome amphib!

[@stefantwotimes]

Amazing build wooow._)

[@pimpincornbread]

this was the biggest waist of money i have ever spent on any kind of off road vehicle, the drivetrain broke 4 weeks after owning and only 6 trips out train riding, company would not deal with me or try to help me to fix the machine as they said it was my fault and owner error, also the hydraulic brakes leaded like a siv, and they wanted 450$ to fix it as the warrenty did not cover it.. buyer beware these are junk

[@johnnysmith4125]

Hydrotrek

[@MrCountrycuz]

@@alansmlth7989 Sherp is great but not a lot of people want to spend 65 thousand bucks for a toy!

[@mrpush2855]

@@alansmlth7989 Myabe they do waste money, but they cant afford a $130k Sherp either! LOL

[@gregsmith141]

Alan smith. So was it stupid or a waste to save you in 2 world wars

[@BigBadBampa]

I know whats on my Christmas list this year

[@MrCountrycuz]

Hopefully not this piece of shit.

[@jordanscott776]

what happens if the propellers get full of mud? will it just power through and do its job in the water?

[@sanmcnellis94]

take a guess troll.

[@rantai30]

Wanna buy this.

[@mark16443]

Awesome, how much r they?

[@Thereisonlyonefrankdatank]

I have never heard of an owner speak well of these. Also these are just m meant for crossing not long duration in the water

[@icefire1911]

This looks cool. I would like to buy one of these. I went under their website, but I need see a pricing.

[@6x6World]

Yes, you can.

[@ericlakota6512]

Some one shuold make a rolling convair type belly that has a belt on rollers with. Covair belt across whole belly ive used a few argos and always find it runs in problems at the sweet spot between floating and using tracks

[@ericlakota6512]

If the belly pan was made to roll it would never get stuck not even power it just make it so its friction less

[@Tristan102100]

this would be awesome to take fishing. in the water" what inthahell kinda boat is that?" on land" what inthahell kinda atv is that?"

[@mikesuch9021]

It's a remake from 50 years ago

[@mazdarx7887]

Can you take the tracks off and use it like the ARGO 6x6 or 8x8 ?

[@donh1511]

yes

[@ВискоГон]

Привет ! ОТЛИЧНАЯ ТАЧКА ! ЭТО МЕЧТА !

[@spyluke123]

what is the practical use for this thing? ....cricket cricket ....... Thought so.

[@Sheldon851]

how much!!??

[@Brimstone667]

that was awesome

[@cademan55]

I want one so bad

[@electrake2063]

@5:30 the stern goes BELOW the waterline! Whats with that? AND @ 6:13, the BOW goes under water and the unit takes on water. That thing is not nearly buoyant enough to traversing a lake.

[@bustarogers9990]

Got nothing on a Sherp.

[@chuckster3629]

Price?

[@farmboy3w]

salt water?

[@rejee100]

nice video

[@4by4squared88]

You need to look at a Fat Truck. It does so much more then these plus it’s enclosed and heated and air with conditioning. Plus you don’t have to worry about snakes in the water 6” from you....

[@TomRock81]

I wonder why they didn't decide to use jets instead of propellers. It seems like they would give you a little more power and there would be less of a chance of shit getting into your props since your in bad terrain/water.

[@porkoholic]

tragic approach angle bro

[@СергейЗанин-ю5х]

А В -45с пробовал

[@talonseth5479]

cool

[@bullmoosecalhoun]

Where are the sites to purchase used 6x6 and 8x8 please and thank you... DEEMI Search and Rescue in Maine

[@6x6World]

@icefire1911 Just contact them and Craig will give you any additional information you want to know. They are definitely cool and well built machines.

[@upnorth1964hotmail]

It seems kinda loud....

[@brucegongaware3935]

Nice

[@TomRock81]

Guess he told you....cricket cricket......lol

[@gregsmith141]

No knee room. As soon as you start having fun you are going to smash your knees

[@ccevans84]

This thing is fucking awesome!!!

[@teambennett3060]

How heavy are they compared to an argo?

[@MrCountrycuz]

I believe that the Argos has a long track record and is a proven vehicle that will not cost you a fortune.

[@donh1511]

the xtb66 weighs 4800 lbs

[@asssface2000]

i bet they want $40k and thus only sell 2 units a year or are long bankrupt.

[@TomRock81]

gotcha

[@davidheitman7004]

kinda a bad thing for the general public. if they bought them? which they don't. it's a shredder. ha. i'm a desert guy. lightfoot.

[@gameswindows]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOw

[@Colt-tf6xf]

Roto tiller ride and turd water performance

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

SORRY BUT THAT ANNOYING HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL WAS THE DEAL BREAKER FOR ME. SERIOUSLY WAS THAT NECESSARY ?

[@donh1511]

that's the parking brake indicator. It is annoying and unnecessary in my opinion. It goes off as soon as you start the engine and flip the toggle switch under the red cover to shut the parking brake off. You can't drive the unit with the parking brake on anyway. It will not move. You cant mistakenly drive with the parking brake on. I dont know why they thought the added annoyingly loud beeeeeep was needed?

[@Cybertronnify]

UH YES I GET 1 FOR GO FISHING HA HA or HUNTING DUCK, GO HUNT BIN LADEN HE HE HE 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@jamescrud]

Bin Laden's already dead.

[@bigtaker5]

I guess this is what happened to hummer

[@mikesuch9021]

That's what happens when you take a Humvee and make it into a Hummer they go out of business

[@DWATSON1975]

i take one in purple with omega symbol on the hood.lol

[@redblower8388]

great way to chew the crap out of every lake bottom

[@BigBadBampa]

Think that would make much of an impact on the environment ?

[@RJM1011]

Redblower It would give the fish a lot more to eat !

[@MrCountrycuz]

The first thing it chews up is your bank account.

[@billsummerhill5550]

Love listening to all these quad & sxs riders. With all their hate

[@CrusaderSports250]

@@BigBadBampa if you needed to access for work reasons what would be the alternative?, what people don't think about is if it is for work whatever the cost the company passes it on to its customers, they could use a helicopter for minimal impact and then you wonder why your electricity bill has gone up again.

[@jeremyhannaford1306]

Can anybody say, ecosystem?

[@paparitz1]

I don't like the long nose, short, quick ravines would play avoc.

[@badferritbadferrit5526]

junk

[@davidheitman7004]

not to much for recreational use! shred enviorments. very regional use! i live in the desert of nevada where i do my thing! and anything green is great! ha! some areas could use a knock down! man made weeds etc.. rare!? nice. it's banned at i'd say everywhere in any national park . state park. i got the best one for you! free! thank me? my taxes and permit paid for it! ohv area! lots of sand. insane. no water . but your invited! any machine goes. overton. n.v. ohv area. if that machine can buzz around? at least you'll see a great place!

[@chrisritchey5629]

cool