[munderhill]

Thought I'd take a picture of My Cousins old Otter (that's what they call it). Has had it for a long time and used to use it in the winter/early spring for sugaring purposes. Has not been running in a long time, not sure why or if it's even works anymore. He runs stuff really hard and usually where ever it stops it stays to die.
Looks cool either way.
Anyone ever seen another? any info would be nice, just to know.

MU

 

[DJ in WV]

I know nothing about them MU, but I did find a thread on another forum about one with a little information about the manufacturer. What a neat machine! :fing32:

http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=9510

Picked up this unit from the Forest Service they had water tanks mounted on it for wildfire supression. It was missing a wheel/tire and had old gas but other than that it runs and drives fine it was made by a company called Otter
Manufacturing, In Minnesota it has a 20hp Kohler engine and the cutest 3 speed manual transmission I have ever seen. 14" wheels/tires with Spicer differential disc brakes for turning and then it goes on to a final drive. It will lock one track up and turn the other one around it. weighs about 1000 pounds and has 2300 square inches of track area which equals .434 psi.
18" wide tracks. with 1.5" angle irons The simplicity of the machine makes it intresting. thought that some of the members that are trying to build a rig from scratch might like to see.

 

[munderhill]

That one looks alot bigger than the yellow. Way better shape too.

Thanks for finding it.

MU

 

[DJ in WV]

You're welcome. The pleasure was mine though because I learned something. I love the simplicity of the machine and it looks to be built like a tank, no pun intended. Well, maybe a little.

 

[rscurtis]

Your cousin could take some lessons from you on how to take care of OPE.

 

[munderhill]

It will never happen. If you could see the punishment his skidder and dozer go through :fing20:!
NH is rough country on any equipement never mind logging and excavating type work. Many rocks and hills. I cannot count how many times I seen and heard of him rolling skidders etc trying to get at wood etc. Rough country!

MU

 

[rockford]

You should get it from him and restore it.

 

[beltburner]

U definitely should get it, and get it running...way cool

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[Kbeitz]

Sounds like a T-92 tranny...

 

[bleoh]

I was going to say it looks like the trans and rear end from a Power King.

 

[munderhill]

I thought about it but have no use for it whatsoever. It'd be cool but I'd want to put it to use somehow.

MU

 

[routerman434]

Does anyone know what one of these is worth today ? I have one in like new condition along with many spare parts just trying to get a idea. I have attached a picture of the unit.

 

[neo71665]

Have never seen or heard of them and now I want one

 

[munderhill]

I have no idea of their worth.
Definetely need a purpose for one, imagine it'd be great in snow. Must be why my cousin picked it up for sugaring use.

MU

 

[mikeinri]

Need a use? Are you kidding me? Those things are just too cool!!!

Even with just a flat bed, it would be a great mover of "stuff." Don't think I'd take it across my lawn, but looks like it would move a lot of snow with a good plow.

Mike