Amphibious All Terrain Vehicles - Max Kats

Recreatives Industries produces the World's first Amphibious Dumptruck! The Buffalo is six-wheel drive, carries two passengers and has a payload capacity of 1000 lbs. on land. The large dump bed is raised and lowered electrically and is plastic coated to prevent rusting. Many accessories are available - see the Accessories page. The Buffalo is designed for industrial and ranch use in areas such as swamps, marshes and other off-road terrain where most other utility vehicles cannot operate.

Standard: Power-raised dump bed, amphibious capability, headlights, taillights, reverse gear, electric start, trailer hitch, steel chassis and an almost unbreakable high density polyethylene body.

Weight Approximately: 1135 pounds (515 kilos)
Gross Vehicle Weight: 2135 pounds (968 kilos) (includes passengers, cargo & accessories)
Gross Permissible Weight In Water: 1635 pounds (742 kilos) (includes passengers, cargo & accessories)
Length: 99 inches (251 cm)
Height: 52 inches (132 cm)
Width: 57 inches (145 cm)
Wheelbase: 58 inches (147 cm)
Bed Size: 53 inches (135 cm) long, 51 inches (130 cm) wide, 10 inches (25 cm) deep
Seating: 2 persons
Fuel Capacity: 5 U.S. gallons (19 liters)
Transmission: T-20 Skid Steer Non-Differential
Drive Chain: 520/530 O-ring
Axles: 1-1/4 inch heavy-duty steel (3.175 cm)
Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs. (454 kilos)

AX 6-wheel drive amphibious all-terrain vehicles have such outstanding off-road capabilities that their owners fearlessly take them into environments that are typically very harsh on machinery. We encourage them to do so! We are confident in the robust and durable design features of MAX ATVs.

For instance, MAX ATVs have six 1-1/4 inch diameter high-strength solid-steel axles, each riding in two sealed heavy-duty bearings bolted directly to the frame. Tough, simple, and durable. This means they can grind through thick brush that would tear the rubber boots off the CV joints of your typical ATV or utility vehicle, eventually ruining the joint.

Look at the technical pictures. See that black lower body that looks like a boat? It keeps water out and of course that’s what makes it float. But an added benefit of this design is that your entire drivetrain – engine, chains, sprockets, bearings, disc brakes - are nestled within the dry protective interior of that body. If water cannot get in, certainly mud, sand, sticks, and leaves cannot get in from below either. Therefore all moving parts are protected from gritty, harsh environments, minimizing wear and maintenance.

All off-road vehicles are called on to go through some shallow water from time to time. And it is usually brackish, muddy, and nasty. Conventional four-wheelers (ATVs) are vulnerable to submerging moving parts such as bearings, bushings, chains, disc brakes, as well as that expensive CV shaft if you did manage to tear its “protective” rubber boot previously. With a MAX ATV however, both you and your drivetrain stay clean, dry, and happy. And remember, when you go into that brackish, muddy water, you can’t see how deep it is! With an amphibious MAX ATV, you can drive right in with no worries.

MAX ATVs are extremely maneuverable due to their skid-steering and full-time six-wheel drive. At the heart of all MAX ATVs is the T-20 Skid-Steer Transmission, designed by Borg-Warner specifically for six-wheel ATVs.

The importance of full-time, non-differential, six-wheel drive cannot be overstated. Since MAX ATVs use the T-20 skid-steer unit, which is a planetary-gear steering transmission rather than a differential, key benefits include:

• Full-time drive to all wheels regardless of the surface traction on each wheel – all wheels drive whether any or all of them are on mud, snow, or ice.
• No uncontrolled transfer of power from the right to left-hand wheels resulting in "self-steering" of the vehicle.
• No torque loss when steering – differential steering results in a 50% torque loss when steering, requiring a low gear range to compensate.
• Low shock loading of the drive train – unlike differential steering which doubles the speed to the drive train whenever steering is occurring.

The T-20 Skid-Steer transmission is exclusive to MAX ATVs, and provides them with unparalleled traction, mobility, and maneuverability. Try one out for yourself, and see the difference that non-differential drive can make..

All Weather Safety Package

Get inside and out of the bad weather! Includes Roll Cage & Seat belts, Windshield, and Soft Convertible Top with rear and side curtains. Available in green.

Package "A"

Package "A" includes a Heated Throttle Cable (prevents cable freeze-ups), Hour Meter, 12-volt power point, Halogen Headlamps, and a Spark Arrestor on the muffler.

60" Plow Package

Turn your Buffalo Truck into a versatile workhorse with this sturdy Plow package. 60 inch wide steel blade is spring loaded in case you hit obstructions and has 5 swivel positions. Includes 2500lb Warn Winch package to raise and lower plow. Good for snow and light utility. Mounts and removes in a few minutes. If your Buffalo Truck has the track package, you will need the wider 76" Plow.

76" Plow Package

Wider 76 inch Plow package for tracked vehicles. Turn your Buffalo Truck into a versatile workhorse with this sturdy Plow package. Steel blade is spring loaded in case you hit obstructions and has 5 swivel positions. Includes 2500lb Warn Winch package to raise and lower plow. Good for snow and light utility. Mounts and removes in a few minutes.

Roll Cage

Four-post Roll Cage protects two people. Made of stout Black pipe 1 5/8" O.D. Includes seat belts for two. Also great for grabbing onto to enter and exit the vehicle.

Winch

Warn winch with 2,500 lb. capacity and roller fairlead has 50 feet of cable. Freewheel position allows fast cable run-out. Dashboard-mounted switch. Includes mounting plates.

21" Goodyear Rawhide

Standard on all MAX ATVs, this tubeless tire is very sturdy and mounted on an 8 inch wheel. Great traction in mud and good speed in water. Very resistant to puncture and will last many years if not used on pavement. These 21 inch tires are the only tires which can be used with tracks. Provides 630 square inches of contact area for vehicle.

22" Goodyear Rawhide III

The most popular and largest tire available for the MAX II is also an economical choice for the MAX IV and Buffalo Truck. Tubeless Rawhide III design has a more aggressive tread compared to the 21 inch tire option. Excellent traction in mud and snow. Fairly soft ride. Cannot be used with tracks. Provides 780 square inches of contact area for vehicle.

26" Goodyear Rawhide III

These big 26 inch tires are by far the most popular tire option on the MAX IV and Buffalo Truck. Tubeless tire on a 12 inch wheel. Provides an additional 2-1/2 inches of ground clearance compared to standard 21 inch tires. Up to 6mph in water with these tires! Provides 1110 square inches of contact area for vehicle.

Track Package

Drive your Buffalo Truck over several feet of snow! Reinforced rubber track with aluminum tire guides lowers ground pressure to less than one PSI, fully loaded. Turns Buffalo Truck into a tracked vehicle for use all year ‘round on snow, mud and any other surface. Kit includes wheel extensions, outer bearing cages and frame rail for extra axle support. Requires 21” Goodyear Rawhide tires. Provides 1740 square inches of contact area for vehicle. Remove tracks when not needed and run your Buffalo Truck on tires!

Windshield

Block the winter chill from hitting you in the face! Aluminum frame with safety glass. Easy to install and remove using 2 thumbscrews and 2 spring clips.