Unable to leave well enough alone and, although the DogSled is "acceptable", its final weight was a disappointment. The objective of this project is to create a similar vehicle, eliminating as much weight as possible while retaining a reasonable level of strength. With any luck maybe cut the weight by half. There were also a couple design choices on the DogSled drivetrain that created a lot of drag. Hopefully some of that drag will be eliminated in this design as well.
Specifications
Length: 11 feet, 4 inches
Width: 6 feet, 4 inches
Height: 8 feet, 6 inches (to top of rear seat backs)
Drive: Four person pedal
Weight: 600 lbs (est.)
Materials
4130 chome-moly steel tubing (.035" and .049" wall)
Chome-moly steel plate (.100" thick)
48" id HDPE plastic drainage pipe
Golf cart spindles and rims
Misc. power-train components: #35 chain; sprockets; pillow blocks; etc.
