IT'S FINISHED! - Tracked Amphibious Vehicle Build Ep. 25

After all these months - my tracked amphibious vehicle is finished. Check out the final steps of the build in this video and finally see yourself will it float or not. Thank you all for watching this series. It has been epic!
#donndiy #homemade #trackedvehicle
This video is part of a series of videos, check out the series here: • DRIVELINE TEST! - Trac...
Check out my other videos on my channel page: / donndiy
Soundtrack:
Demon - JVNA (KZbin Audio Library)
Pomade - Silent Partner (KZbin Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@DonnDIY]

This video is part of a series of videos, check out the series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkmF7FAZBzkWdzAxcrnz-WJbzSRyqrSBt Subscribe for more and check out my other videos on my channel page: kzbin.info Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia: Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@ashleyplamondon9718]

Awsome build great job hope you got more awesome build in the future.

[@nloggraficas]

Wonderful job!!! Just add a jet ski propulsion pump and will be perfect 👌🏼 may be using the neutro in the transmission and adding a shaft with pullies to move the jet pump from a old jet ski... just some ideas...😜👍🏼

[@daniele3275]

Hi Donn You could use a water pump to provide in-water propulsion

[@rodojeb3543]

Saludos de Guadalajara Jalisco México yo quiero un carro así amigo cuánto me lo vendes 👍

[@olgermarinchaves7917]

Por favor haga un vídeo nocturno con ese todoterreno.

[@Toby-fp1nf]

Me, I can't even change a tyre. But I think the entire KZbin community congratulates you on your wonderful and amazing achievement! People in all parts of the world have been watching, commenting, copying, learning, checking and hoping with you to get this vehicle up and running. Congrats from Germany!

[@alexandredub]

And from Brazil!

[@pjseiber2774]

Tennessee,USA

[@bespokecarpentryworks9323]

Norwood Ontario Canada! Great Job!

[@andrewerickson6690]

Hey man im betting you can find Video on how to change that tire 😂

[@user-yb2ny5qk6w]

I'm from Kazakhstan. My name's Ilyas. How are Germany from virys covid?

[@timbodnar6711]

I love seeing young people build such complex projects. I'm sure I am twice his age and probably have half his knowledge. Very impressive!

[@gregmoser2086]

They say best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. Second best time is right now. Go out there and build something! It won't be hard to catch up.

[@johnsonoutdoors8117]

I'm 15 I like building and fixing this looks really fun

[@westoncampbell1268]

@@johnsonoutdoors8117 I watched the video on your channel. It's been awhile since you posted another video sounds like you have some plans though. If you like building then it would be cool to see ya post something. Maybe design a rabbit trap out of scrap? Kinda sucks you don't have a gopro or better camera so you can't film the stuff you wanted to but posting more videos is better than not. I subscribed to your channel I hope to see ya grow. Ps. You turned your comments off on your video so I couldn't respond there.

[@johnsonoutdoors8117]

@@westoncampbell1268 thanks I have emailed KZbin to turn them on I plan to do a review on a trailer frame I built out of scrap 2x4s I do have some more Ideas for this spring and I am going to try to get a gopro probably going to get a few vids out this spring first

[@johnsonoutdoors8117]

@@westoncampbell1268 good news I figured out how to turn on coments I had to wach a video 👌

[@hkeg80]

Hey Donn, awesome build, well done. I've got a fair bit of experience driving amphibious tracked vehicles in the army, and they all have one thing in common, tracks are very bad for water propulsion. I would suggest you maybe add a small battery outboard engine on the back, it will give you way better propulsion than the tracks ever will.

[@twocoolnerds4628]

Wonderful job! I can only imagine how difficult this would have been at times. I've enjoyed watching this come to be and the humor you show that likely helps you push through the hiccups. Good work!

[@johnvro967]

Donn, this was an absolute fantastic journey, and I'm so glad I came along for the ride. You're a top notch Craftsman, engineer, thinker, designer, etc. etc. Your potential has no limits, you remind me of someone who started with very humble beginnings, his name is J. Armand Bombardier, he invented the snowmobile,.......... and look what that grew into. Donn again, thank you very much, you can be proud. From; John V. in Canada.

[@flhusa1]

David Johnson was actually the first builder of a snow mobile. Polaris Sno Traveler

[@fergusb2440]

@@flhusa1 not true, Bombardier assembled and tested the first snowmobile. Johnson and the Hetteens invented the modern snowmobile!

[@usmcraid5332]

Yes - bombardier is the worst junk ever made Don’t even comprare it to Don

[@puntacanaman1]

@@usmcraid5332 He said they invented it, not perfected it.

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

You remind me of a young Sidney Poitier

[@57monoshock]

Floats much higher that I would have thought.

[@jrand2631]

But not high enough, and that's the problem with the poor performance on the water. Both belts is mostly under water and that's not good.

[@Makermook]

I suspect the tires add considerably to the buoyancy.

[@dozer1642]

J Rand produce a video of your homemade amphibious vehicle.

[@dozer1642]

Mark Lowry the tires add a negligible amount of buoyancy compared to the hull. The debate on this channel in the past concerning buoyancy is quite frankly comical. This video proves it.

[@jonanderson5137]

@@dozer1642 even at only 10 kilos per tire... 80 kilos is not negligible buoyancy for something so small.

[@mkambamdachi4113]

Donn for what you did, truly you should be noble prized...of course them started like this... keep up son...good work.

[@richardblackmon4239]

I remember watching you build it from scratch from the very beginning. I am glad to see that you are up and running. I have to give you your respect as a mechanic and machinist, Great talent and outstanding skills.

[@MadeinPolandChannel]

I have been waiting for this moment for a long time: D It is so good to see it finished. A really great build! :)

[@heroxtr]

Masters of mechanics in one place

[@togayahb]

So mr poland what u want to build??

[@AndrzejSQ9PKW]

Made in Poland try to build something similar :D

[@robg_klofna3192]

Do you will do something like this

[@gamecockmike175]

Needs a 3rd gear for faster traveling also and a propeller and it be perfect. Still way better than I could do. Great work.

[@vladdyslavut]

Congratulations my friend! The most awaited video this week.

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you!

[@thomasranjit7781]

@@DonnDIY can it move in rivers which has flooding ????

[@MagnetbergOfficial]

I remember when you first build your workshop.Congratulations to this project, dreams come true.I'm still building on mine.

[@waynedyer3475]

Thank you. I liked watching your build. Congratulations on the finish. Respect and admire you.

[@Nelson0525]

I also wanted to see the top speed and al the lights on , thanks for showing us all your skills, you did a really great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LouCFur90]

That thing is going to be a beast in the snow!

[@victoryfirst2878]

Finally I can see the masterpiece. My hat is off to you Sir. You really persevered with this build. Many humbled returns too. VF

[@bigsky12001]

This is one of KZbins top build projects. Thousands of videos on KZbin and you have really blew us away. Amazing job.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I can't wait to see what kind of attachments you come up with for it. This was a fantastic build series, thanks for sharing!

[@achanbaokrk6003]

towing a track trailer with it can be so productive.

[@surlyogre1476]

First item: an outboard motor mount. But, seriously, congratulations, Donn, on finishing your project. It works, it looks good, it floats!

[@bjornstener6271]

Great build 😉👍 A tip for going in water, put some big mudflaps on the back of the tracks like they have on the "Hägglunds" from Sweden! They keep the water from flood the topside of the tracks so you get more propulsion. 😉👍 Awesome to follow your channel. Looking forward to your next project! 😁

[@BB-qn5rj]

Hagglunds very nice machine here in Canada we have many the best ones are the bv 206 with the in-line 6 diesel Mercedes engine we have lots of German and Swedish units here

[@ianjohnston1545]

I could not be more happy for you. From start to finish you worked your imagination and your skill. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you very much.

[@thewokeone9859]

This guy over here making an amphibious vehicle......and I can't even make my bed. Props to you, amazing.

[@smurfmaniac840]

Ha try getting out of bed 😅

[@thewokeone9859]

@@smurfmaniac840 touché

[@dozer1642]

Every single negative comment here comes from a person that has never done one tenth of one tenth of a percent of the fabrication that you did in this build. The KZbin platform is a blessing and a curse. Idiots that have to hire someone to come into their house to change the batteries in their smoke detectors can critique you for how you built a one of a kind amphibious vehicle. You have built something that is amazing. Not perfect, but amazing. I congratulate you. I wish I could’ve been there to celebrate with you and your family. 🍻

[@sparkyinanissan]

Congratulations on a idea well executed. Looks like a professional piece of kit ready to go to market. Give yourself a pat on the back. 👍👍

[@onlineuser4506]

V2.0 needs a PTO or electric powered water jet/ water thruster for one of those river jet boats for proportion in the water. Please keep making these videos this is amazing! You are a genius!

[@TheGuitologist]

Needs a prop for water use, but other than that, this thing is awesome. Cool build!

[@Evilslayer73]

yes a propeller on demand ! you low down the propeller when youre in the water !!

[@gungho1345]

Or deeper tracks to get a better paddle effect.

[@Evilslayer73]

@@gungho1345 yeah ! with a calculate angle for moving faster :)

[@Mikesteele45]

gungho1345 an issue i see is the track pushing against his direction at the front

[@redneckromeo8244]

Jetski propulsion :p no prop to get caught on underwater growth

[@richardgreen7811]

You have so much to be proud of ... 1st: It works. It runs well, the tracks stayed on, the steering works really well, it floats, it can address steep terrain, it looks good ... on and on. 2nd: You are in great company. None of the world military vendors have produced a tracked vehicle that works well in water. 3rd: We have all been able to share in the adventure and journey with You. Great Job, and enjoy

[@cmotdibbler4454]

Nicely done, looks like it needs a couple of refinements though, a water drive (a jetski style one would work well) and some anti-vibration matting on the large panels to stop that harmonic vibration.

[@roberthawthorne6515]

CMOT Dibbler... that’s what I was thinking, maybe find a bow thruster and make some bow and stern ports for it..?

[@jeffcamp481]

Or even a heavy coat of undercoating to stop the harmonic’s!

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

I think an electric winch would be a nice feature.

[@grahamhartstation]

​@@jeffreyhagelin3672he already installed two. One on the front & one on the back .

[@DMJ52]

Fantastic job Donn and congratulations on completing your project. I look forward to more adventures !

[@mikeogden6655]

An amazing series of videos. Brilliant English too! A true legend!

[@didzisreiznieks841]

Привет. Идея хорошая, все серии всегда смотрел и ждал когда будет первая попитка. Мне нравится токая амфибия каторая идёт по всем местам. МОЛОДЕЦ 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulyox7821]

Young man I have watched most all of this build. I can only say that you have done a magnificent job. You had an idea and followed it thru to the end. Great little off road vehicle.

[@user-ez1jh6og6u]

Дружище , у тебя всё есть, и талант, и руки золотые, и голова светлая, и инструменты, станки разные. Удачи в новых проектах, дерзай смелее!!!!👍😃

[@aroundtheglobe8829]

This is amazing! Man, you did a great job! Just tonight I’ve found the Ep. 3 of this project on recommendations and just finished watching all the episodes and I had great satisfaction seeing the result of your work!!! Bravo!!!

[@williampankratz600]

Like a BTR-60 ?

[@great473]

все прекрасно: и задумка, и реализация!

[@DRIVERR]

Жаль что гребет в воде плохо.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Yes!

[@user-yb2ny5qk6w]

Какой там прекрасно. Сколько усилий и труда и в конце херню сделал

[@vertuspro2288]

Налогообложения и бухгалтерия рк Бухгалтер Ты такое не умеешь !

[@makar43ru]

Надо на воде отдельно привод сделать.

[@jfjjjjfj]

Two views and seven thumbs up 😺 You know it is good from this channel 💕

[@jfjjjjfj]

Really, really good! So interesting to follow you through the whole project. "Pretty good" 😸😸

[@fredford7642]

It has to be very gratifying to complete such a fine looking vehicle. Unlike anything else, and yet as good or better than anything else. No plastics, no short cuts, all made to last. My most sincere compliments !

[@kestlovs]

Wow, Donald, it was a journey. I wish I had determination like this. Can't wait to see next build!

[@user-zj1yu7fk3w]

Отличный проект,отличного человека! Финал был предсказуем, потому что кропотливая качественная работа заслуживает идеальный результат! Спасибо большое тебе за видео! С меня , как обычно лайк и восторженные аплодисменты!

[@user-gn3jh1ks4j]

Как по мне то шляпа полная....хотя парнишка реально пыхтел над этим проектом!

[@houseofbadgers9380]

Absolutely great... 😁 Shame about the movement in water, I think its sitting too low in the water so the tracks are pushing against themselves.. A small outboard motor Jst incase mayb??

[@dannystanley6644]

You have done a great job , its awsome !

[@jamesa7506]

Hats off to you sir! Well done indeed.

[@KenMrKLC]

Awesome, been following since the beginning.... Next up DUMP trailer to match! Then it will be a workhorse. I'm sure you will figure something to aid in water propel

[@BenjaminDuSag]

YEEEEEEEEEES FINALLY!

[@douglasmatthews4237]

Sir, you are amazing. Thanks for the amazing journey on video.

[@manuelmanu4873]

I never missed and episode. Been waiting for this moment, great work👏👏

[@josephperkins4163]

It's ALIVE, just when you thought it as safe to go back in the water. The Red Monster is back! Excellent job on Big Red and it floats!

[@Crewsy]

Joseph Perkins Psst. It’s orange. It only looks red on video.

[@danieldorch2415]

@@Crewsy It's red.

[@act2.533]

My dad had an amphibious 6x6 back in the early '80s. I remember him saying to steer in the water you just leaned left or right, don't use the brakes. Great build, can't wait for the next!

[@douglasbaker5291]

Love watching your projects theyre awsome well done respect your knowledge ive learnt alot

[@vladimirbochkov4674]

Смотрел с самого начала! ) Поздравляю с успешным завершением!))) "Золотые руки" про таких говорят.))

[@hartle100]

Congratulations on this wonderful vehicle. Thanks for letting me be part of it from start to finish. For a better propulsion in the water, maybe one or two, retractable, waterproof electric motors could help. Hope to be part of a new project soon. Take care, Eberhard from Germany

[@brucek.evans-historian7028]

Excellent idea, a pair of yoked electric trolling motors would duplicate somewhat the propulsion and steering on the WWII U.S. Weasel. He could run them off of his battery and it would fine. For mud and bogs it is top notch as is...

[@BIGBOONES]

What an amazing build series, even the real ones don’t work good in water

[@danf4616]

Amazing! Doubt very many would guess this was made from scratch by one guy. 👍👍👍

[@budgetfixer1422]

Wow! That's genius, man! Thanks for the amazing videos!

[@user-gx3dz3nd5v]

Парень ты супер!!!🤝🤝🤝🤝🧠🧠🧠

[@DonnDIY]

Спасибо!

[@michaelhermann9990]

Hooray, you did it ! It drives and floats - as a drive on the water just take a small outboard. Congratiulations.

[@reap104]

Nice job on this project! I love your resourcefulness in using what you have around from scraps, to old bikes and scooter parts to repurposed old cars. Keep up the great work!

[@fleaniswerkhardt4647]

So many Estonians are so clever. They've learned to make the best of what they have.

[@atamangalkin]

Das ist fantastisch. Wahnsinn!!! Like.

[@DonnDIY]

Danke! 😉

[@andreykuliev6704]

Работа завершена и вот оно удовлетворение от произведенного на свет своего творения!!!! Супер!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DonnDIY]

Sposiba!

[@kathleenyurick3902]

Limitations yes, possibilities.. . through out an e-motor. Fantastic work!

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you!

[@user-mi9vl5hw6e]

Сколько сил и терпения потрачено 👍 молодец.

[@alexanderchudo224]

Наконец!(выдохнул с облегчением). Рад за тебя,отличная работа,золотые руки. ПОЗДРАВЛЯЮ!!!

[@CMBProjects]

Great work! That thing is amazing! It can drive everywhere!

[@timothymyers6827]

I am amazed at how talented guys like you are. Seriously!!

[@stevenjoyce7406]

Best project I’ve ever seen. Great workmanship. You are a very talented person

[@opendstudio7141]

It's no sawmill, but it floats! 😉 That was an epic amount of welding and grinding. 👍👍👍

[@bent.cyclist]

"No sawmill." Did you mean to compare it to the Ripsaw?

[@opendstudio7141]

@@bent.cyclist The comment was related to the amount of effort put forth in the project and the utility it serves. The sawmill performed flawlessly and produced some very nice dimensional lumber from trees harvested from the farm. Wonder if it ever got painted.

[@hondafunyt627]

Wow that thing is awesome! Sweet to see it done after a lot of hard work. Nice work! Electric trolling motor would solve you propulsion issue easily

[@bevanbailye6817]

Great job Donn. Can't wait to see how it handles snow

[@dezfan]

Is it bad that I binge watched all 25 videos?🤣. Awesome build!👍🏼

[@uncledodge9396]

Well done! My favourite episodes were the building of the rear diff and the gear lever assembly, however I feel that episode 26 should be "Tracked Amphibious Vehicle Build Ep. 26, Fitting the outboard motor". This is a serious bit of kit and perfect for farm work and just for fun, wish I had the skills, money or even time to have one!

[@philmurphy3662]

really great series, I never build one of these, but I've enjoyed watching your fantastic work - from dream to creation......Thank you!

[@tkskagen]

Smart move with the rubber Grommet mounting of your lights! 👍

[@alexsimus6695]

Огонь! Здорово!!! Поздравляю с окончанием проекта!!! Ты большой молодец 👍

[@deniswaters9221]

With all the projects you have done this has to be the most complicated and once again you have pulled it off, you are a genius. Can't wait for you to come up with a solution for the water propulsion and I have every confidence you will.Fantastic job well done

[@tomasvaclavik5172]

man, you're a genius. Good job. Greetings from the Czech republic 👍

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks! Greetings from Estonia!

[@engrenage]

I just binged watched almost all of this series. One thing that deserves to be mentioned is that for once I agree with most of what is done and how it is done. I'd love to see it plough some snow, and see some water action once you've fitted a propeller of some sorts.

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome job Donn 👍 and it floats, I figured it would, it’s funny how many people doubted it would, but most of those people never actually calculated the weight. I’m building a articulating dump truck and it’s funny how many people seem to doubt the 13hp engine I’m installing on it, they keep saying it’s not going to work, it’s the same people that say it would not float. Good work my friend and thanks for bringing us along, I definitely know how much more work it is to not only build something this big but to also video and edit it, most people will never know how much time and work it takes. Good Job 👍

[@BCummings]

I'm following your build too, Mike. Love it.

[@daleolson3506]

Mike festiva sure it will work I built a skidder using an industrial 10 hp single brigs. It worked but was slow as mollases. Put a 2 cylinder air cooled lombardini diesel on it now it works better and is acceptable as far as speed.

[@MrSASIronclad]

got a link to that?

[@Mikefestiva]

MrSASIronclad I have videos of my articulating truck on my channel. Look up Mike Festiva

[@user-rl5nl7hv8l]

Молодец, отличная работа. Удачи, здоровья.

[@lazlaz1681]

Quelle maîtrise, tu es un vrai constructeur, je suis épaté tant par le résultat que par ton travail, sans oublié tout le boulot de vidéo, vraiment impressionnant, félicitations ! Je suis fan.

[@industrialarts3921]

That is an EPIC accomplishment. You should be proud!

[@troyfloyd1677]

Fantastic!! I've been watching from the beginning. Well done!

[@markushykus]

Congratulations from the Czech Republic. Thank you for a wonderful experience and I look forward to the next project. Marek

[@yodahassoda]

Thanks looks awesome ! Great job !

[@tizocrc4864]

Came out pretty badass watch all the episode looks good

[@anowlgazi]

Thank u Donn for this! Thanks alot for making an effort to build n record, edit the video just for us, beautiful build indeed sir. 👍

[@Yangar03]

That old scooter was when a lion goes through last remains of a kill! Great job man, that is truly an amazing work.

[@user-eg9nm9dp7s]

Головасто-рукастый Ты мужик!Сериал по постройку посмотрел на одном дыхании!))))

[@10fishkiller]

I just binge watched this series. Outstanding, innovative, and creative use of recycled parts.

[@BobbyJr556]

We’ve all been waiting for this to be finished, bravo! Well done!

[@charlesxix]

A brilliant piece of engineering. Thanks for sharing; :) I can't wait for your next project.

[@donchristianson3153]

This guy is a superb fabricator/engineer !!!! Great job !!!!👍👍👍😊

[@roviedudas5412]

Spectacular one, up to final episode,thank you sir... from Philippines... good day

[@giovannipetitti1588]

wonderful to see it finished.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@tylerbennetts8079]

Quality build, lots of good idea's implimented, it looks good but also it's going to be a proper workhorse. Really well done.

[@isaacsalo2358]

I first started watching this when it was just the frame work and no tires. Glad it popped up in my feed

[@tiagoandrade6118]

One Of the best veicles projects of the KZbin. If you look to the trooper veicle M113, to navigate the water you will need a unidirectional flow in it. Using side spolers, made of rubber or simmilar, that cover the tracks, can provide that flow. Sorry for my poor english.

[@user-ck2zv9kc2v]

Наблюдал и смотрел видео с самого начала! Итог просто изумителен, супер!! Держи Лайк!

[@maxfeilmeier2274]

I am amazed at how much skill and time you have put into this machine. I have watched quite a few projects of yours, but I somehow enjoyed this the most. The patience to carefully engineer and put such a mechanism together is very cool to see. You have once again proven that you are one of the greatest DIY'ers on youtube. Greetings from Namibia 🔥💯🇳🇦

[@peterjohn63]

I have watched all 25 videos of this build and everyone was fascinating But the one i thought most ingenious was the fabrication of the gearlinkage assembly , that was pure genius ,Thank you for the hours of enjoyment ,,

[@jeffjenkins8303]

Congratulations on an awesome project. I have been fascinated watching you build your amphibious craft.