DDHv wrote:Castenea wrote: quote="Michael Everett"Just a thought (which could also be applied to the Charisian Field Kitchens), crawler tracks.
The notion of a carriage that brings its own roads with it...
Wouldn't that help with mobility? /quote
Not really. Figuring out a method for wider wheels would help, but the issue with crawler tracks (and multiple axles) is the increased resistance when turning. Attempt to turn a bulldozer or any other tracked vehicle too fast and you will lose a track, and likely do other damage to the suspension. At low speed, turning does a good job of tearing up soft surfaces (like wet lawns).
Some farm tractors are using track to reduce compaction in the field. The ones I've seen have a small track assembly replacing each front wheel, and a large one replacing each back wheel. Also, a few of the larger ones turn by articulation in the center. All of these would reduce the turn resistance - any ag engineers out there
Not an AG Engineer, but just want to suggest that anyone interested should check out the John Deere 9RX series tracked tractors.http://www.deere.ca/common/media/images/products/equipment/tractors/9rx_tractors/Comp_r4d068141_r4d073602_R2_familyshot_762x458.jpg
