Marsh Buggies, Inc.
 


The real storie of this machine is VERSATILITY! Thse versatile machines fulfill a multitude of needs while operating in otherwise inaccessible marshy areas. The Marsh Buggy is equipped with a winch and its engineering leads the way to assist in pulling various objects such as:

  • Pontoons
  • Pipelines
  • Fiber Optic Telephone Cables
  • Powerlines

    The Marsh Buggy can also be fitted with various attachments such as a .25 yard capacity backhoe for digging purposes, an A-frame unit for lifting, an auger to drill holes for telephone poles, and numerous other attachments can be custom built for your specific needs.

    The Marsh Buggy is completely amphibious and can propel itself through the water and back to land seemingly effortless. The Marsh Buggy is also used extensively in seismograph exploration and surveying as well as transporting personnel and equipment.

    Model Number   MB-251444
    Gross Weight:
    		 33,000 lbs.
    Net Weight   25,000 lbs.
    Maximum payload 8,000 lbs.
    Ground Pressure                   
    1.15 TO 1.50 Lbs Per. Sq. ft
    Speed   
    Land   5.0 M.P.H.
    Water  2.0 M.P.H.
    Overall Dimensions
    27’4” Long X 14’ 8” Wide X 8’ 4” High

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    Engine
    Cummins Diesel
    Model Number:                         6BTA5.9
    Number of Cylinders:                 6
    Displacement                           359 CU.IN
    Horse Power                            177 H.P. @ 2500 RPM
    Instrumentation
    Oil Pressure Gauge, Amp Gauge, Engine Temperature Gauge, Hobs Hour Meter, High Temperature And Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System, Hydraulic Pressure Gauge
    Hydraulic Pumps
    (2) Sauer Sundstrand Variable Displacement Pumps with Electric Controllers
    Hydraulic Motors and Drive Line
    (2) Sauer Sundstrand Variable Displacement Motors driven through a Planetary Speed Reducer
    Travel Operation
    Steering is accomplished by either stopping one track and rotating the other or by counter rotating one track forward and the other in reverse. All of this is obtained by only two Electric Control Levers located at the Operator’s Station
    Pontoons
    (2) 25’ Long X 4’ Wide X 4’ High Pontoons constructed of Cord 10 steel with 2 track runners per pontoon
    Track Chain
    (2) Chain strands per side of 4” Pitch heavy duty Marsh Buggy Chain attached to heavy duty forged aluminum alloy track cleats    
    Features
    *15,000 lb. winch with 300’ ½” cable
    *Excellent maneuverability
    *Hydrostatic driven track system
    *Extra high flotation for versatility and safer water operation

     

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    2018 Engineers Rd.| Belle Chasse, LA 70037 | PO Box 814 Harvey, LA 70059 | 504.394.5050