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A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

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Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#41
post #13

Price is misleading. Actually $65k base ( http://sherp.ru/en/sherp/ ) Still badass.

The article says «$50K in roubles» — the Russian-language site quotes 3.85 millions Russian roubles, and right now it is possible to exchange $50 000 in cash to 3850000 ₽ in cash.

And every day it's cheaper and cheaper

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#42
post #16

Any information on the 4-wheel drive system? Is it an electronic limited slip differential or does it have actual differential locks (rear and maybe front)?

Since it's a skid-steer (steering consists of slowing the rotation of wheels on side you want to turn towards) the whole setup is probably different. I'm guessing it has two hydraulic motors, one for the left side and one for the right side, powered by a hydraulic pump driven by the engine.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#44
post #18

I believe the low price tag is a result of 1. Low cost of manufacturing labor 2. Less strict regulation. Making this road legal or even just legal in any western country would cost a lot.

How is this a low price tag? It's more or less what a Mercedes SLK 200 costs!

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#46
post #18

I believe the low price tag is a result of 1. Low cost of manufacturing labor 2. Less strict regulation. Making this road legal or even just legal in any western country would cost a lot.

What?! That's an incredibly high price tag for what you're getting, which is an incredibly barebones enlarged ATV with a 44hp motor. Look at some of the videos posted in this thread -- the interior of the truck is entirely unfinished. It's just angle steel. This is a niche, niche, niche product, and the headline does a disservice by possibly attempting to compare it to vehicles intended for normal use.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#47
This would be a cool toy if you have lots of land to drive it on like you would a quad.

That said - since this is using Kubota engine - you can get an actual Kubota tractor with twice the horsepower in this price range. For 60K MSRP you can get a tricked out top of the line Kubota Mudder which is pretty awesome and way more practical.

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why would you swap anything made by Renault into anything?

This was my thought as well. I had a roommate in college that was a mechanic and engineer. He LOVED these cars, but said, "Fuck all if they're not the hardest car to get to parts for and they're right expensive as shit." The only upside is their engines are incredibly reliable.

Hah you clearly don't watch Formula 1

Re: A Truck the Russians Make for $50K

#50
I watched this when it was posted on Reddit. I wanted to see this vehicle take on obstacles. The compact platform, high center of gravity (or not?) makes me worry about rock crawling and steep inclines.

Reminded me very much of the movement of a Bobcat loader. I know several guys (contractors) who could rip it up in this thing if it has similar controls.

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