Setup for deep snow?

[trukhead]

I think leaving the duece stock and getting a trailer big enough to carry a Hagglund to the deep snow is the answer

I want a Hagglund

 

[spicergear]

Oh, and I meant 1200x 20's singled with chains from the earlier post.

 

[11Echo]

MLVW is the Canadian M35. Same truck as the M35 but built by Bombardier in 1982 with 8.2 Detroit and auto transmission. The tires are Michelin xzl 11R20 and the rims are the same as the A3.
I have them on my truck and find them good in the deep snow but suck on the ice.

The MLVW wheels are NOT the same as A3 wheels. They are narrower and have a rim flange like the HEMTT wheels.
The 1100R20 Michelin XZL's are 43.0" tall and 11.8" tread width.



Useful tire chart.
Army Military Tires

Wheel Pics provided by Junkyardwarscrusher

 

[APM215]

The MLVW wheels are NOT the same as A3 wheels. They are narrower and have a rim flange like the HEMTT wheels.

Serves me right for assuming. An another case of just because something looks the same doesn’t mean it is. Thank you for the creation and I hope I didn’t steer anyone to far of track.
Andrew.

 

[uscgmatt]

Just remember chains and tracks will get you alot farther in the snow, but also alot farther from help when you do get it stuck. I concur on the Haglunds, I want one too. Oh and once your bumper is burried spring cant come soon enough.

 

[saddamsnightmare]

January 6th, 2012.

You might do better to locate a serviceable S404.114 Unimog, as they already come in 4X4, higher then deuce axles, locking differentials and the ability to mount winches.The locking differentials, unlike the rigs you see on US vehicles, really lock and they tend to do better n deep snow with chains. Plus the Unimog is rated at 1-1/2 to 2-1/4 tons, so its almost as useful as a deuce without all the negatives the deuce brings with it. I own both, so I am somewhat familar with the subject. Better yet would be a 406/408 Unimog as some had 29 gear transmissions, really good for what you want to do, plus a good MB Diesel motor lives in most of them.... Just a thought,