I have an idea for you crawler guys/builders

[91stranger]

So I've always had an idea of an articulating 4wd truck. We used to have a 4wd articulating fork lift that we used and it was very nimble and the hydraulic articulation made it effortless to shimmy big 45' 5th wheels around inside a building. I just thought it would be a one of a kind build for sure but would also have a lot more capabilities than a regular truck. Other than forklifts being slow, why hasn't anyone converted one of these into a trail rig or rock crawler?? Here is a pic of our old tow motor. Even if this was scaled down to the size of a side by side it would be pretty impressive. Any thoughts or have I just lost my mind even more than normal?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The ones I have driven were hydraulic drive. Could hardly go up much of a hill and free wheel going down.

For some stupid reason I was told to deliver a pallet of brick with one when I worked at a hardwarestore when I was in highschool. It was terrifying.

 

[Snoranger]

Wheel loaders are articulated, the fastest loader is a modified Volvo L60G that can do 75mph... So speed isn’t a factor.
I would think the added weight and complicated system would be the biggest problems.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Wheel loaders are articulated, the fastest loader is a modified Volvo L60G that can do 75mph... So speed isn’t a factor.
I would think the added weight and complicated system would be the biggest problems.

Log skidders are pretty knarly:

 

[don4331]

Like this bad boy?

why not the swivel frame? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

It's a 50's Dodge Power Wagon with a Willock swivel frame, made in Canada. stolen from JU

www.pirate4x4.com

 

[Curious Hound]

I thought I read about a build somewhere a few years ago where the truck was articulated like that. It’s pretty complex.

 

[Dirtman]

Doesn't unimog have a articulating frame truck?

But if you just wanna climb over crap...

 

[Snoranger]

Or this thing:

 

[91stranger]

See, I got the juices flowing... That old school truck looks frickin awesome!