There’s No Stopping Hydratrek

Hydratrek amphibious vehicles are being used around the world for a wide array of applications, including wetland access, flood response, search and rescue, snow navigation, land reclamation, survey, mining, game and fish enforcement, prescribed burns/wildland fire response, ranch management, coastal recreation, and hunting purposes. When other equipment, such as trucks, ATVs, boats, and tractors, have to stop due to deep mud, muck, swamps, snow, or other rough, wetland terrain, Hydratrek vehicles are designed to plow on through.

One example of the company’s line is the D2488B. It is designed for the heavy hitters that have wetland projects in the utility, pipeline, survey, seismology, and construction industries. This vehicle is also popular with public safety organizations that routinely deal with the threat of hurricanes or river flooding.

The rear cargo bed allows for material handling and/or personnel carrying. By providing a maximum footprint of less than 2.2 psi, the D2488B will perform well in swamps, marshes, snow, and sand. It is powered by an 85-hp turbocharged Kubota diesel engine, and it offers over 8,000 pounds of pulling capacity. Built in Covington, Tennessee, the D2488B is constructed from marine-grade aluminum, operates via a closed-loop hydrostatic drive system, and has two rear propellers for deep-water crossings. Dual bucket seats in the operator cabin make for a comfortable, smooth ride.

There are two planetary-gear drive motors that provide high torque to the 24-inch rubber-track system. Options include front- or rear-mounted electric or hydraulic winches, seating for eight persons, powder-coat paint, saltwater kit, enclosed cab system with insulation, tie-down points, backup alarm, rear cargo rack, LED emergency lighting, and quick-connect hydraulics. (hydratrek.com)