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chris orbics
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Username: Chrisorbics
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 69.141.38.203
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 08:50 pm: | |
Hi I found this 6x6. The guy says it is called a trail hog. He got it for his son about 20 years ago. Here is his description. "Garage kept, older vehicle. Rebuilt with Craftsman 18 hp, twin cylinder engine. Electic start with new bearings, chain, wheels and tires."
He says the drive belt snapped and he has one coming in the mail. He is asking $950. Is this a good deal? What make and model is it? How old is it? I do not know very much about these things but I do know a lot about ridding and engines. Here are some pictures.
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chris orbics
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Username: Chrisorbics
Post Number: 2
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 69.141.38.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 08:52 pm: | |
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Mike Cummings
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Username: Hydromike
Post Number: 80
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 141.149.254.227
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 30, 2007 - 10:45 am: | |
Chris,
Your machine is a Sierra Trail Boss, and it looks to have been pretty seriously modified. My guess is that it's about 30 years old. The original engine, likely a single cylinder two stroke, sat toward the middle of the machine, under the cover. This big twin (looks like a Briggs and Stratton?) is mounted up high (really, really high), and someone's cut a good portion of the plastic away to fit the engine. I don't know if the drive belt set up is good or bad, but take into account that it's been customized. The trail boss essentially has two transmissions (the yellow boxes in the back). These transmissions can go from forward to reverse by just moving the sticks from forward to reverse. I don't know a lot about the durability of them as a whole; perhaps someone else can speak to that. The turf tires won't offer you much traction in any sort of terrain.
As far as a good deal, you'll have to be the judge of that, and if it's what you're looking for. I'd be running away (quickly) and looking for an Attex, Argo, Max, Hustler, that hasn't been modified, and has a tried and true original drive setup.
Good luck! |
chris orbics
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Username: Chrisorbics
Post Number: 3
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 69.141.38.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 11:44 pm: | |
Hi, thank you very much for telling me what this thing is. I knew that engine was mounted high and that it could not have been original. I wonder if 18 hp is enough to get this thing through nasty mud and up big hills. I know that I would have to change the tires. Does anybody know how much that would cost me? Was this model originally a four seater. It looks like if the engine was not in back that there would be room to sit in the back. Are these old models rare or does anybody have one and run it. I would just like to know if this model is any good. |
Mike Cummings
Intermediate Member
Username: Hydromike
Post Number: 83
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 141.149.254.227
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 12:51 pm: | |
Chris,
The engine was originally a mid-mount, mounted directly behind/underneath the drivers back under the highest part of the body. Trail Bosses used an odd size tire (I forget the rim and tire size). They're small tires than most machines, and I've never seen one with the old style flotation tires. I'm sure you could re-tire it, but the price will depend a LOT on what tires you want to use.
Trail Bosses aren't all that rare; they come up on Ebay fairly often. Some people love them and think they're the greatest thing. The bodies were very thick fiberglass, and the machine got heavy quickly.
This is only my opinion, so you'll have to make your own decision, but I think that you'd be better off finding a used Attex/Max/Argo or machine with a similar drive line. You can often find these machines in good shape for a great price. Parts are plentiful, and the overall design, in my opinion, is better from an atv standpoint, and certainly from an aesthetic standpoint.
good luck!
~mike |
Richard Clark
Senior Member
Username: Route6x6
Post Number: 180
Registered: 02-1997
Posted From: 74.129.201.133
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 11:15 am: | |
Chris
You must use original smallish tires as there
is no extra body clearance. We do stock them.
The body is POLY plastic and of VERY good quality.
Frame and axles were the best from the early 1970's.
Machines major limitations were the twin trans of such poor quality and they broke often.
Good luck and have fun
Richard Clark
ROUTE6x6 |
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Restoration of older ATV's