SCOT-TRAC 2000R Information

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Table of Contents

Page Company and Product History ..............................................................................1 Technical Specifications........................................................................................2 Tracks or Tires? ...................................................................................................5 Features and Benefits .........................................................................................10 Safety/Test Standards.........................................................................................12 Scot-Trac 2000R Cutaway Photo........................................................................13 Build Configurations, Special Features and Traction Options .............................14 Vehicle Application..............................................................................................20 Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................36

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Company and Product History The Scot-Trac 2000R 8x8 full time eight wheel drive tractor was designed and developed in Scotland by Scot-Track Limited. Scot-Track Ltd, founded in 1988, first began by importing eight wheel drive vehicles from France, but soon found the product not to be strong enough for Scottish conditions. Scot-Track Ltd then developed and built their own eight wheel drive vehicle, the “‘Glencoe”, a clutch and gearbox ‘skid steer’ vehicle, using the engine and transmission components from a small motorcar. The vehicle sold well to the local hunting and forestry estate market in the United Kingdom and the business soon expanded sales into the defense and geophysical service industries. In 1990, the Glencoe was converted to a hydrostatic drive transmission and in 1997 it was upgraded and marketed as the HillCat 1700. Also in 1990, a smaller 8x8 vehicle, the fully hydrostatic ‘Glenalmond’ was launched. With its high maneuverability and well balanced mid engine set up, the Glenalmond was an immediate success. It set new standards in off road performance, giving rise to the HillCat 1100 in 1997 and the Scot-Trac 2000R in 2001. An all-new entry level 8x8, the HillCat 775 was developed in 1995. Much smaller than the HillCat 1100, the 775 was designed to offer a heavy duty industrial option to the other light duty plastic bodied eight wheelers on the market. In 1996, Scot-Track Ltd was bought by the Lithgow family, who have a number of engineering businesses in the UK and USA. Then in 1997 Scot-Track Ltd entered into a collaborative manufacturing agreement with Ransomes Plc, shortly thereafter purchased by the Textron Corporation of the USA. Textron then launched the RangeCat program to introduce all three Scot-Track Ltd’s products, the HillCat 775, 1100 and 1700, into the North American market under the Cushman RangeCat brandname and built in Lincoln, Nebraska. Despite an enthusiastic response from customers, the RangeCat project was dogged by delays and technical issues relating to the decision to fit the smallest vehicle, the RangeCat 775, with a hydrostatic transmission and separate hydraulic motors to each of its eight axles. In October 1999, Scot-Track Ltd’s collaboration with Cushman and Textron ended. Scot-Track Ltd then decided to concentrate on a single product, the Scot-Trac 2000R, drawing on the design and technical experience of the five hundred or so Scot-Track vehicles manufactured since 1988. The Scot-Trac 2000R was conceived as an international product, and was designed to conform to international test standards and be able to operate in the climatic and grounds conditions of the world market. The engine, transmission and hydraulic components were sourced from international brands, to enhance the after-market support of the product. The Yanmar engine is Japanese, the Rexroth hydraulics are German and Scottish, Reynold chains are English, the low ground pressure tires are Taiwan and the track tires, turbo air cleaner and seat backs are made in the USA. The Scot-Trac 2000R is manufactured and assembled in Slovakia by CSM, a leading manufacturer of specialist telescopic and truck mounted construction equipment (ISO 9001 certified). CSM has manufactured welded sub-components for Liebherr and John Deere heavy earth moving machinery for many years and manufacture their own range of truck mounted earth moving and construction equipment. The 2000R is distributed and sold under the CSM brand in a number of territories. Scot-Trac North America, Inc, located in Dayton Ohio is the exclusive distributor of the Scot-Trac 2000R for the Continental United States, Canada and Alaska.

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Technical Specifications

Engine ........................................YANMAR 4TNE 84T SA1995cc, 4-Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, Turbo Diesel Horsepower (@ 3000 rpm)................................................................................................... 42 kW / 56HP Battery ................................................................................................................ 12 Volt (24 Volt optional) Charging ........................................................................................................................ 80 amp alternator Rated Capacity Rough Terrain ............................................................. 680 kg / 1500 lbs. including 2 crew Rated Capacity Maximum * ................................................................ 1180 kg / 2600 lbs. including 2 crew Drawbar Maximum Pull ........................................................................................3500N / 350kg / 772 lbs. Drawbar Maximum Vertical Load..............................................................................750N / 75kg / 165 lbs. Attached Appliance / Tool Maximum Weight.................................................................... 500kg / 1100 lbs. Front Three Point Linkage Maximum Lift Weight................................................................300kg / 660 lbs. Rear Three Point Linkage Maximum Lift Weight ............................................................. 500 kg / 1100 lbs. Towing Capacity Rough Terrain ...................................................................................... 500kg / 1100 lbs. Towing Capacity Maximum* .......................................................................................... 2500kg / 5500 lbs. Speed Standard (@3000) ................................................................................... 0 – 26 km/h / 0 – 16 mph Height (including spare tire and roof lamps).......................................................................... 2306mm / 91” Length (including rear light housing) ................................................................................... 2912mm / 115” Width, with LGP tires fitted ................................................................................................... 1667mm / 66” Width, with LGP dual tires fitted............................................................................................ 2340mm / 93” Width, 457mm / 18” Rubber / Steel Tracks ........................................................................... 1887mm / 75” Width, 457mm / 18” High Grip Steel Tracks.......................................................................... 1887mm / 75” Width, 625mm / 25” Snow Track, 6 belts .............................................................................. 2223mm / 88” Width, 805mm / 32” Super Snow Track 6 belts ................................................................... 2583mm / 102” Width, 805mm / 32” Super Snow Track 8 belts ................................................................... 2583mm / 102” Basic Build Dry Weight................................................................................................. 1410 kg / 3109 lbs. Basic Build Wet Weight (Fuelled, oil & battery) ............................................................. 1480 kg / 3263 lbs. Standard Build Wet Weight (SBW) (Fuelled, oil & battery) ............................................ 1560 kg / 3440 lbs. SBW Dual LGP Tires fitted ........................................................................................... 1743 kg / 3844 lbs. SBW Full Length 457mm Rubber / Steel Tracks........................................................... 1798 kg / 3965 lbs. SBW Full Length 457mm High Grip Steel Tracks.......................................................... 1753 kg / 3866 lbs. SBW Full Length 625mm Snow Track, 6 belts .............................................................. 1817 kg / 4007 lbs. SBW Full Length 805mm Super Snow Track 6 belts..................................................... 1855 kg / 4091 lbs. SBW Full Length 805mm Super Snow Track 8 belts..................................................... 1885 kg / 4157 lbs. SBW ¾ Length 457mm Rubber / Steel Tracks.............................................................. 1738 kg / 3833 lbs. SBW ¾ Length 457mm High Grip Steel Tracks ............................................................ 1704 kg / 3758 lbs. SBW ¾ Length 625mm Snow Track, 6 belts................................................................. 1755 kg / 3870 lbs. SBW ¾ Length 805mm Super Snow Track 6 belts ....................................................... 1791 kg / 3950 lbs. SBW ¾ Length 805mm Super Snow Track 8 belts ....................................................... 1809 kg / 3989 lbs. Ground Clearance................................................................................................................. 217mm / 8.5” Zero Turning Radius, Left or Right on the Spot rotation. Angle of Approach (Without tools fitted).........................................................................90º from horizontal Angle of Departure........................................................................................................70º from horizontal Climbing Slope Maximum ** .........................................................................................23 º from horizontal Descending Slope Maximum ** ....................................................................................23 º from horizontal Side Slope Maximum **................................................................................................23 º from horizontal Flowing Water Wading Depth (Dry Hull Maximum) *** ............................................................300mm / 12” Still Water Wading Depth (Wet Hull Maximum)***...................................................................750mm / 30” Operating Range**** .......................................................................... -40 ºC to +45 ºC / -40 ºF to + 113 ºF Noise Levels: Measurement at crew seating position to OECD Code 5. Noise levels exceed 85 dBA, to prevent hearing damage it is recommended that additional hearing protection be worn. At 1000rpm: ................................................................................................................................ 85.8 dBA At normal operating activity ......................................................................................................... 90.8 dBA

Note: Due to continuous product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.

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* Rated Maximum Load and Towing Capacity are provided for a vehicle working on firm, dry, flat surfaces and will be considerably less in extreme conditions of unstable ground and gradient, and surfaces with a high rolling resistance. Exceeding the Rough Terrain load and towing capacity, will increase the chance of vehicle roll over on uneven and sloping ground. ** Maximum operating slope is provided for an unloaded vehicle, being driven under close control on firm, dry and even sloping ground conditions. The safe operating slope will be considerably less with wet, slippery, unstable and uneven slope surfaces, or with a loaded vehicle or a vehicle towing a load or a vehicle being driven at speed. Your Safety is Important, roll over accidents can cause serious injury, always follow safe operating procedures. *** Wading depths are rated for calm inland enclosed waters, such as small streams and flooded areas with firm and even underwater ground conditions. Wading depths will be considerably less in flowing or rough waters and with soft or uneven underwater ground conditions. Wet Hull Depth assumes water is allowed to enter the hull via the rear drain plugs, and the water level has equalized inside and outside the hull, reducing the vehicle buoyancy. In an unloaded vehicle, buoyancy may cause traction to be lost between the vehicle wheels and the underwater surface. This vehicle will not float, wading beyond the recommended depth may cause vehicle failure and drowning. **** At ambient temperatures below -10ºC / 14ºF the tractor will require additional preparation, including an engine bay heater. DRIVE: Tandem Rexroth hydraulic servo assisted variable displacement axial pumps with twin, low speed, high torque radial piston motors, direct coupled to one inboard axle on either side. Hydraulic pressure release mechanical brakes integral with motors. Drive transmission between axles, forged steel heavy duty ANSI 100HV 1 ¼” simplex roller chains with individual long life tension adjustment. Twin heavy duty sealed bearings supporting 2” (50.8mm) dia. high tensile steel axles, providing full time eight-wheel drive. BODY: Precision welded steel monocoque hull, with integral chassis. 3mm / 1/9” thick lower hull, with 6mm / ¼” thick front and tail impact zones. Marine grade epoxy finish. (Optional front rubber fender.) Three 2” dia. hull drain plugs in rear. Four corner strong lift points. Front and Rear 40mm square tool-mounting socket. Front and rear three-point linkage mountings. 40” X 63” (1010mm X 1600mm) Rear load area, with integral tie down rail. Fold down rear door / loading ramp. Detachable certified Roll Over Protective Structure and integral crew cab. CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION: Foot and hand throttle control. Anti-engine stall characteristic. Single centrally mounted fully hydrostatic servo assisted joystick, providing combined direction and speed control. (Optional proportional electrical joystick control, allowing remote or wireless control direct interface.) Hydraulic parking brake switch. Automatic brake application on stopped engine. Dash mounted key operated ignition switch. Pre heat indicator lamp. Engine oil pressure warning lamp. Alternator charge warning lamp. Water temperature gauge. Fuel level gauge. Hour meter. Warning horn switch. 12 Volt power socket / Cigar lighter. Windscreen / Cab heater 2 stage switch. 2-stage Windscreen wiper switch, with self park. Windscreen washer switch.

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LIGHTING: Twin sidelights and high beam halogen headlights. Twin rear red position indicating and brake lamps. Two wide and two close area roof mounted front floodlights and directional rear flood / work light (off road use only). Corner mounted direction indication / hazard flasher lamps. (Optional roof mounted directional high power spotlight and direction indicating corner flasher lights.) CREW CAB: Tubular Steel certified Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Insulated steel roof. Detachable lightweight steel hinged doors, with integral opening windows, and storage boxes. 2 crew, vinyl-covered waterproof bucket seats, with 3-point inertia shoulder belts. Operator presence switch. Front dash and side grab handles. Center lockable padded armrest and storage cubby. Dash mounted glove compartments. Under seat storage compartments. 2 speed fan assisted positive cab pressure heater, run off engine coolant system. Front and rear tempered glass windscreen, with front wiper and washer. Opening rear window. Dome light. Rear view mirror. (Optional de-mountable Rear ROPS, all weather soft canopy, seating and safety belts to suit four persons in the rear load area.) TIRES: Standard Tires: Eight 25 X 13.5 – 9, pneumatic, hi – flotation. Two or Six ply rating.

Spare wheel and tire mounted on roof.

Track Tires: Eight 23 X 10.5 – 12, pneumatic, directional tractor tread. Can be used with or without over tire tracks. Spare wheel and tire

mounted on roof. Optional ‘no-puncture’ foam filled corner tires.

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Tracks or Tires ? The Scot-Trac 2000R has the ability to run on low ground pressure (LGP) tires, dual LGP tires (16 LGP in total), standard, high grip or snow tracks in ½, ¾ or full length configurations. There is no ‘single traction solution’; every choice is a compromise between traction, ground pressure, ride comfort, footprint damage, weight, vehicle performance and cost. Tracks increase traction and reduced ground pressure, however they give a harder ride and the greater grip can reduce “steerability” and increases surface vegetation damage. The added weight of the tracks lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle and can increase the on-slope stability, but this added weight has to be moved by the vehicle, so there is a corresponding reduction in performance. The vehicle requires special wheel rims and tires to fit tracks, although these ‘track tires’ can be used without tracks. The track belts are rubber with crossed 5 layers of polyester & polypropylene fabric, which greatly increase the belt strength and effectively eliminate stretch. Tracks can normally be tensioned by increasing the amount of air and hence the effective diameter of the front or rear corner tires. For special applications where there is an increased risk of puncture, the corner tires can be foam filled to prevent puncture and hence loss of track tension. Foam filled tires increases vehicle weight and increases the hardness of the ride. Always try to run on tires, they are more comfortable, weigh less and generally cause less ground damage. Unlike permanently tracked vehicles, the LGP tires do not normally kill the vegetation they travel over; this helps to prevent the formation of ruts and other permanent ground damage. The rubber / steel tracks are designed to reduce surface damage, they tend to bend surface vegetation, unlike steel tracks which cut plant stems, causing plants to die back along track routes. Vegetation damage is a more significant problem in tundra, alpine and desert conditions, where plants are slower growing and more fragile. This ‘environmentally’ vehicle footprint is a selling point for many customers operating vehicles in fragile ecosystems. Rubber / steel tracks are also suitable for running on some public high ways; steel tracked vehicles are normally forbidden from driving on sealed road surfaces.

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Aside from snow, there are generally very few occasions when the customer’s application requires the traction of a track system, do these rare occasions require the tracks to be fitted full time? Snow chains can be fitted over tires to increase traction in freezing conditions. If tracks cannot be avoided, then it is desirable to use 3/4, rather that full tracks. ¾ tracks give almost the same traction and ground pressure benefits as full tracks, but are cheaper, lighter, harder to pull off and do not reduce the vehicles maneuverability as much as full tracks. ¾ tracks can be quickly and easily extended to full length, with the addition on an extension section and the change of the rear wheels to track wheels and tires. On request tracks can be provided in ½ + ½ configuration (tracks over two wheels only), some customers prefer this arrangement to guard against the track coming off the wheels, in practice there is little advantage to this configuration, with an increased weight and cost penalty. Hi-Grip tracks will cause ground vegetation damage and rutting, in some terrain this is a significant issue. If the vehicle is to travel a regular route (to a cell phone mast site) ground impact should be minimized, so it is preferable to use tires or rubber / steel tracks. If the journey is unique and the operator cannot choose his route (fire, rescue, emergency services), ground impact is of less concern than the requirement for maximum traction, hence full length Hi-Grip would be more appropriate. The 18” rubber / steel and the 18” Hi-Grip tracks are interchangeable, 18” tracks bars can be mixed on a track belt to suit specific ground and grip conditions. For example to increase “bite” and grip in snow and ice, one in every four rubber / steel track bars could be replaced with a Hi-Grip steel track bar. The snow tracks are very high traction and will cause damage and be damaged by operation in non-snow/ice conditions. Traction and side slope grip can be increased in the 25” 6-belt Heavy Duty Snow Tracks with additional ice studs and sidebars. The 25” 6-belt Light Weight Snow track and 32” 8-belt Light Weight Super Snow track, are designed to be used, on deep unprepared snow, they should not be operated on mixed ground conditions (snow, ice, rock) as they may become damaged, they do not normally require to be fitted with additional ice studs and sidebars. Full length tracks should always be used in the Snow tracks.

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Low Ground pressure tires, fitted with rear snow chain to increase grip in

packed snow conditions. Dual Low Ground Pressure tires, halves

normal foot print ground pressure.

¾ length tracks are normally fitted to the front three wheels.

18” Hi-Grip Steel Tracks work well in packed snow and ice conditions.

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Selection of track profiles:

From left to right. 25” 6-belt Heavy Duty Snow Track

18” Rubber / Steel Tracks 18” Hi-Grip Steel Tracks

Selection of Snow track profiles: From left to right.

32” 8-belt Light Weight Super Snow Track

25” 6-belt Heavy Duty Snow Track 25” 6-belt Light Weight Snow Track

These general rules can be used to help identify the best traction choice for the particular vehicle application:

Application Solution Features General purpose, travel on ground that will support a man’s footprint.

8x8 LGP Tires

Lightweight, comfortable ride, best vehicle control and performance. Can be fitted with tire chains to increase traction in freezing ground conditions.

Flat, even, soft ground, swamp, marsh, floating bog, shifting sand dune, soft desert.

16X16 LGP

Tires

Better ride comfort than tracks, but increased width and turning circle. Extended axle length will increase bearing and axle loading and damage. Good flotation in very wet conditions.

General-purpose track, combined mud, rock and bog conditions. Running on public roads.

¾ 18” Rubber /

Steel Tracks

¾ Tracks provide almost the same performance as the full track, but allow the vehicle to turn more easily and are more difficult to pull off. Minimum ground damage. The best all-season all-rounder.

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Application Solution Features As above, but for snow and softer ground conditions.

Full 18” Rubber / Steel Tracks

As ¾, but with slight increase in weight and reduction in maneuverability.

Snow, rock, ice combinations. Deep mud, quick sand and coastal regions.

¾ 18” Hi-Grip Steel Tracks

High traction, will cause damage to ground vegetation. Robust and hardwearing, it may be used in snow / rock combination conditions.

As above and for softer ground conditions.

Full 18” Hi-Grip

Steel Tracks

Additional traction and reduced ground pressure.

Packed or un-packed wet snow, sheet ice, where the ground conditions may include rocky outcrops or exposed tree stumps.

25” 6-belt Heavy

Duty Snow Track

Very high traction and broad footprint. May be fitted with ice studs and sidebars to increase traction further. Very robust construction. This track should only be run in frozen snow or ice conditions, the track bars will be damaged by rocks or road surfaces and the tracks will develop excess grip, making the vehicle very difficult to steer.

Light, dry and deep snow, where snow depth covers all protruding ground obstacles.

25” 6-belt Light Weight Snow

Track

Light weight construction, high grip and broad footprint.

Very soft, dry and deep snow, where snow depth covers all protruding ground obstacles. Typically snow conditions found at high altitude and very cold locations.

32” 8-belt Light Weight Super Snow Track

As 6-belt Light Weight 25” track, with additional outer track belt supported by 32” track bar, every second track bar. This track has the lowest ground pressure and very high grip. Due to the width of the tracks, and their massive traction, the vehicle will be very difficult to steer on a hard surface, and there is a high risk of pulling the track off the wheels, the safe turning circle of the vehicle is greatly increased. Soft snow, allows the track to slide sideways, and the bigger footprint supports the vehicles weight on soft surfaces.

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Features and Benefits SCOT-TRAC 2000R Features Benefits Low ground pressure. Less pressure than a man’s foot allows the vehicle to

travel over soft off-road surfaces. Minimum damage to sensitive surfaces. 8 X 8. Maximum traction. Maximum maneuverability. Optional over wheel tracks. Track system to suit whatever the ground conditions,

mud, swamp, sand, snow, ice. Ability to operate in all seasons. Very simple and robust, vehicle can drive home having

lost a track. Fully hydrostatic. Robust, no belts or gears.

Maximum torque and engine power at any ground speed and in any direction, full power creep. Not skid steer, reduced ground damage.

No-engine-stall characteristic. The transmission cannot drawn more power, than the

engine can deliver, the engine cannot be stalled. Automatic braking. Increased safety, the brakes apply automatically when

the engine is stopped. Servo assisted hydraulic control. Fingertip control, ease of use. 56 Horsepower (45 Kw) Ample engine power. Turbo diesel engine. Durable and reliable Yanmar diesel engine. Excellent fuel economy. All steel construction. Very strong, rigid and durable.

Easily maintained. Unlike plastic, steel does not weaken at extreme ambient temperatures and does not degrade in sunlight.

Low center of gravity. Excellent on slope stability. Mid mounted engine. Central point of balance. Fixed axles. Robust and simple. Integral skid plate. Nothing to catch or hold vehicle, which can skid over

embedded objects. Light weight. Low ground pressure.

Certified ROPS. Front and rear. Operator and passenger safety. Seat belts. Front and rear. Operator and passenger comfort and

safety.

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Features Benefits Operator presence switch. Improved safety. Vehicle will not run without operator in

position or park brake applied. Parking brake. Vehicle safety. Large cabin. Operator comfort, full sized ergonomics, easy entry and

exit. Hard cabin. Operator comfort. Warm and weather proof. Cabin heater. Operator comfort in low temperatures. Large windscreen. Excellent all round visibility. Powerful lights. Operator safety in darkness off road, good visibility for

spotting a safe path. 80 Amp alternator. Reliable, no battery discharge. Ability to add electrical accessories. Road lighting. Ability to operate on the public highway.

2” Axles. Massive strength, reliable and durable. 1 ¼” Simplex chains. Very strong, very long lasting and hard wearing. High quality components. Reliability and durability.

Direct drive to axle. Improved safety. Minimum 6 wheel drive in the rare

event of chain failure. Front and Rear strong points. Robust attachment, tie down and tow points Rear door. Easy access to rear load area, can fitted in reverse to

provide loading ramp. Self-extraction wheel. Hire powered winch can pull the vehicle clear. Optional hydraulic PTO. Ability to power auxiliary tools and attachments. Optional Front and Rear Ability to fit tools and attachments. 3-point linkages. Versatility and multi task ability. Certified lifting points. Ability to transport the vehicle safely beneath a

helicopter. Fully tested. Safety certified. ROPS, noise, engine heat balance,

hydraulic heat balance, stability, and endurance.

Long pedigree. Scot-Tracks history and experience creates a safe,

reliable and durable vehicle. Scot-Track has a ‘track record’.

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Safety / Test Standards: SCOT-TRAC 2000R Scot-Track Ltd products have a very good reputation for the safety . Because the 2000R is not a typical tractor design, it is not always possible or practical to meet every feature of tractor design standards, however we have conducted extensive safety testing both to International Standards and to our own in house standards. Testing Summary:

1. 500 Hour endurance running test. 2. Slope stability tilt bed test. 3. Engine and Hydraulic heat balance testing. 4. OECD Code 5. Noise measurement tests. 5. The front and rear ROPS have been tested and certified to the following

international safety standards: • ISO 8082: 1994 Self - propelled Machinery for Forestry. Rollover

Protective Structures. Laboratory Tests and Performance Requirements. • ISO 3471: 1994 (E) Roll-Over Protective Structures on Earth-Moving

Machinery. • OECD Standard Code 4 for the Official Testing of Protective Structures

Mounted on Agricultural Tractors (Static Tests). 6. The 2000R design has been tested with an EAT (External Air Transport)

weight of 2200kg / 4851 lbs. under US MIL-STD-209J Safety is a major feature of the 2000R.

• The 2000R’s low speed is an advantage to many customers who have experienced accidents with faster vehicles, such as four or six wheel motorbikes and powerful snowmobiles.

• Both the front and rear occupants can be protected within a fully certified

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS), the front cab features automotive standard three point inertia seat belts, whilst the rear occupants have individual seats and two point lap belts. Many vehicles do not have roll over protection; even fewer have certified ROPS protection.

• Operator presence switch shuts the engine down automatically in the

event the operator leaves his seat without applying the park brake.

• Automatic parking brakes, which will hold the vehicle on a slope if the engine stops. Most other vehicles will run back down the hill if they stall, this is very dangerous.

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Scot-Trac 2000R Cutaway Photo

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Build Configurations, Special Features and Traction Options The SCOT-TRAC 2000R is highly versatile and can be built in the basic or standard configuration with various special features and traction options to meet your specific requirements as follows:

STNA-MB-001 Basic. Without wheels & Tires. Front ROPS cab. Driver & operator seat with three-point inertia belts, pin hole drawbar and 2” ball drawbar. 2 front headlights. As Standard less * items. STNA-MB-002 Standard. Without wheels & tires. *(Front windscreen & rear opening window, washer wipers, heater, self-extraction wheel, 4 roof mounted work lights, rear roof mounted search light, 4 direction indication flasher lights (hazard flashers), 2 rear position & brake lights, interior dome light, lined cab roof, rear view mirror, fire extinguisher, tool & first aid kit. ) Pinhole drawbar and 2” ball drawbar STNA-MB-003A Hard Front Doors. Lined. Sliding glass windows. Lockable. (1 Pair) STNA-MB-003B Cropped Hard Front Doors, canvas skirt, fixed window, for use with amphibious build. STNA-MB-004 Soft Front Roll-Up Doors. (1 Pair) STNA-MB-005 Amphibious Build: 3 removable polyethylene flotation tanks and mountings, bilge pump, side door extension sills, sealed rear door, raised rear light positions. STNA-MB-006 Wireless Remote Control. To customer specification. STNA-MB-007A Standard flow PTO. (28 Litre / Min ) Connection to front. 1 Single acting circuit. STNA-MB-007B Standard flow PTO. (28 Litre / Min ) Connection to front. 1 Double acting circuit. STNA-MB-008A Standard flow PTO. (28 Litre / Min ) Connection to rear. 1 Single acting circuit. STNA-MB-008B Standard flow PTO. (28 Litre / Min ) Connection to rear. 1 Double acting circuit.

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STNA-MB-009A Standard flow PTO. (28 Litre / Min ) Connection to front and rear. 1 Single acting circuit. STNA-MB-009B Standard flow PTO. (28 Litre / Min ) Connection to front and rear. 1 Double acting circuit. STNA-MB-010A High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to front. 1 Single acting circuit. STNA-MB-010B High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to front. 1 Double acting circuit. STNA-MB-010C High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to front. 3 Double acting low flow circuits & 1 Double acting high flow circuit. STNA-MB-011A High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to rear. 1 Single acting circuit. STNA-MB-011B High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to rear. 1 Double acting circuit. STNA-MB-011C High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to rear. 3 Double acting low flow circuits & 1 Double acting high flow circuit. STNA-MB-012A High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to front and rear. 1 Single acting circuit. STNA-MB-012B High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to front and rear. 1 Double acting circuit. STNA-MB-012C High flow PTO. (56 Litre / Min) Connection to front and rear. 3 Double acting low flow circuits & 1 Double acting high flow circuit. STNA-MB-013 Rear Brake Lights.

STNA-MB-002 with MB-003A, AB-104 & 117 and TO-201

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STNA-MB-014 Direction Indicating Lights. STNA-MB-015 Rapid hydraulic parking brake release system. STNA-MB-016 Military Tie Down Points, Front & Rear. Adapter bar and shackles front and rear STNA-MB-017 First Stage ‘Cyclone’ dust filter. STNA-MB-018 Certified aerial lift points. (Copy of test report) STNA-MB-019 Special paint finish. STNA-AB-101 Detachable rear Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Including lifting points. STNA-AB-102 Detachable rear seating & safety belts (per seat, maximum four per vehicle). STNA-AB-103 Rear soft canopy. STNA-AB-104 Rear hard canopy. (Lined and insulated with windows) STNA-AB-105 Rear soft platform cover. STNA-AB-106 Rear hard secure platform cover. STNA-AB-107 High impact rubber front fender.

STNA-MB-017

STNA-AB-101

STNA-AB-104

STNA-AB-106

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STNA-AB-108 Detachable front snow nose. STNA-AB-109 Light duty ‘Logic’ front linkage mounting plate. STNA-AB-110 Category ‘0’ three-point front linkage mounting. Requires hydraulic PTO. STNA-AB-111 Category ‘1’ three-point rear linkage mounting. Requires hydraulic PTO. STNA-AB-112 Rear drill rig package. Requires hydraulic PTO. STNA-AB-113 Self-extraction wheel hub. STNA-AB-114 Pin hole draw bar. STNA-AB-115 2inch ball draw bar. STNA-AB-116 50mm ball draw bar. STNA-AB-117 Brush Guard, mounted over front windscreen. STNA-AB-118 Fire Fighting Kit, to customer specification. STNA-AB-119 Rear Mounted Crane, to customer specification. STNA-TO-201 LGP wheel & tire, Rubicon Tread, 6 ply, single item.

STNA-AB-107

STNA-AB-110

STNA-AB-111

STNA-AB-113

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STNA-TO-202 Track wheel & tire, Tractor Tread, 4 ply, single item. STNA-TO-203 Full length: Standard multi-surface 18 inch wide Steel / Rubber tracks. STNA-TO-204 ¾ length: Standard multi-surface 18 inch wide Steel / Rubber tracks. STNA-TO-205 Full length: Hi – Grip 18 inch wide Steel tracks. STNA-TO-206 ¾ length: Hi – Grip 18 inch wide Steel tracks. STNA-TO-207 A Snow Heavy Duty 6 – Belt steel tracks. 25" wide. STNA-TO-207 B Snow Light Weight 6 – Belt steel tracks. 25" wide

STNA-AB-115

STNA-TO—203 /204

STNA-AB-205/206

STNA-AB-207A

STNA-AB-207B

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HCR-TO-209 Super Snow Light Weight 8 – Belt steel tracks. 32" wide. HCR-TO-210 Carbide ice spike track assembly. (To be fitted to snow tracks. 44 per track system) HCR-TO-211 Not Used HCR-TO-212 Track joining tool. HCR-TO-213 Dual wheel hub kit, to fit 8 axles. HCR-TO-214 Track Repair Kit. (5 hole length of rubber belting, 10 x M10 x 60 bolts)

STNA-TO-209

STNA-TO-212

STNA-TO-213

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Vehicle Applications: SCOT-TRAC 2000R This section gives some examples of Scot-Track vehicles in everyday use. Not all the vehicles shown are 2000R models, as the examples include a number of earlier vehicle models. (NOTE: A number of the pictures shown have been provided by customers, their quality is variable and they do show persons not protected by rear ROPS and safety belts. If you are using any on these images for promotional material to your customer, always indicate that these safety issues are present).

Scot-Track vehicles have been used extensively by the British Army and Defense Services, in non-combat support and logistics roles. These uses include field ambulance, fire fighting and target drone aircraft recovery.

This vehicle is fitted with a hydraulic crane arm, powered by the vehicles hydraulic PTO, this crane is used to recover ground-to-air missile target drone aircraft from marsh and swampland.

A general purpose utility tractor, in use in a busy UK military training area. The small crane in the rear is used to lift loads in and out of the cargo space and trailer.

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The oil and gas and mining industries have requirements to move men and equipment in remote and difficult locations. Above: Vehicles are fitted with compact drill rigs; to bore seismic holes for geophysical survey work in environmentally sensitive jungle and coastal conditions. Below: The searing heat and soft sands of the Abu Dhabi desert, present problems for conventional 4X4 vehicles.

The ‘subkha’ mud in the Arabian Gulf must be the world’s worst ground condition, corrosive coastal quicksand, which requires special wide tracks to provide sufficient flotation. Relief agencies such as the UK’s,

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Oxfam, have to get to people whatever the conditions. These vehicles were operated far from sophisticated technical backup in the mountains of Afghanistan. Normally run of LGP tires, Hi-Grip snow tracks were fitted during the winter months, to ensure all year round access for women in remote villages to a maternity hospital and child health facilities.

Clearing up after the first Gulf War. Scot-Track vehicles were used by the Kuwait Ministry of Defense to transport men and equipment over the soft sands of Bubiyan Island. The vehicles carried unexploded ordinance and war debris to central points for controlled destruction. As testament to the robust construction of these vehicles, a number drove over antipersonnel mines, there were no casualties and only very minor damage to the vehicles.

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Low ground pressure spraying is used in environmentally sensitive areas and over high value growing crops.

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Getting access to awkward areas is sometimes necessary. This customer required to take concrete samples from the underside of a motorway viaduct, which passed over tidal mudflats. The previous method was a ladder and rubber boat, unsafe and very slow.

The Scot-Track vehicle was fitted with a 21 ft. aerial lift access platform, able to travel in the flooded and muddy conditions, and safely lift a man into position to collect the required material. The use of this custom vehicle cut the process time by 90%, paying for itself within one contract, and generating significant new business for the customer.

A forestry crane fitted to the rear of a Scot-Track vehicle, used to extract high value hard wood timber from native woodlands in England.

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The 2000R is used as an emergency response and fire fighting vehicle, able to reach incidents off road, where heavier and conventional emergency vehicles are unable to travel. Users include local and airfield fire services, military and private land managers.

Scot-Track vehicles have been used since 1989 to help tackle wild land fires in the UK.

The certified aerial lift points allow fire fighting and emergency vehicles to be deployed beneath heavy lift helicopters.

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Fire fighting packages can be built to suit customer requirements. High-pressure water hand lance, with or without foam injection. Hydraulically or independently driven water pumps and variety of tank capacities. Aerial refill water chute, which allows the water tank to be refilled from a helicopter fire bucket.

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Tracks are recommended for over snow use. Vehicles are used in a wide variety of applications, from general transport to mountain search and rescue.

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The 2000R is not suitable as a ‘snow groomer’, as this requires a great deal more power than the 2000R hydraulic PTO can deliver. The 2000R is well suited to tow snow rollers or planers, to create and maintain cross country snow mobile and ski tracks. The vehicle below is one of two, used in a small South Korean ski resort since 1995, to maintain a toboggan slope.

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The 2000R can be fitted with a compact snow blade. This vehicle is used to service and support a busy pizza restaurant and guesthouse in the Austrian Alps. It is fitted with a front linkage, capable of taking a snow blower, blade and bucket, and a forklift. Guests are transported to and from the chalet, secure within the rear ROPS.

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Compact and maneuverable, the 2000R is used to clear snow from around buildings, coping easily with a one metre of overnight snowfall.

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The hydraulic PTO can be used to power any number of specialist tools and implements, which can be front or rear mounted.

Common applications include cutter bars to clear scrub from beneath power lines, and to cut rushes in swampy conditions.

Cranes may also be fitted to the rear of the vehicle. This hydraulic crane installation has a 340 Kg lift at 2.9 metre arm extension.

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Front linkage, fitted with Cat. 1 adaptor.

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Rear Cat. 1 hydraulic three-point linkage.

An early floating Scot-Track vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions: SCOT-TRAC 2000R What’s if for? 2000R Vs. 4x4 truck. The 2000R gets going where the 4x4 gets stopped, ground pressure and torque of the 2000R allow it to travel over ground conditions which defeat conventional 4x4 trucks and pick ups. 2000R Vs. 4x4 & 4x6 ATV bike. The 2000R is slower and heavier than ATV bikes, but it has a far greater payload, crew capacity, plus the advantages of hydraulic PTO, linkages, crew safety and ROPS. For many applications slow speed means increased vehicle and crew safety. 2000R Vs. Tracked ATV. Tracked vehicles work well in snow and soft mud but tracked ATV track systems are usually only available in the “light duty” category with only one or two track crossbar designs. The 2000R track system is heavy duty and can fitted with numerous track crossbar designs to meet the most rugged terrain, deep snow and icy conditions. Conventional tracked vehicle undercarriage is complicated and can be damaged by branches, rocks and debris. The 2000R track system is very robust and self-cleaning, any debris is pushed out from between the track bars. All track systems can come off and fail, the 2000R always remains mobile with permanent 8x8 drive. In rocky and hard terrain conventional, even the best track systems are susceptible to damage. The 2000R fitted with LGP tires avoids these hazards, and has the ability to travel over prepared surfaces, such as roadways, with a minimum of ground damage. Where does the vehicle come from? The Scot-Trac 2000R is designed and developed in Scotland by Scot-Track Limited. The vehicle is manufactured in Tisovec, Republic of Slovakia, by CSM. CSM is ISO 9001 certified and has manufactured welded sub-components for Liebherr and John Deere heavy earth moving machinery for many years. They also manufacture their own range of truck mounted earth moving and construction equipment. Components are sourced from around the world, the Yanmar engine is Japanese, the Rexroth hydraulics are German and Scottish, Reynold chains are English, the LGP tires are Taiwan and the track tires, turbo air cleaner and seat backs are made in the USA. Where’s the steering wheel? Who needs a steering wheel? The joystick is able to steer the vehicle in forward and reverse, and control speed and brake, it also leaves one hand to hold on to the grab handle. The driving technique is easy to pick up and after a few hours you won’t miss a steering wheel.

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How fast does it go? Not very. Maximum speed is around 26 kmph / 16 mph, this does depend on the outside diameter of the tires. As tire pressure is increased, the tire diameter is increased, this increases the speed. The top speed is plenty fast enough for off road operation, where the ground is uneven and unknown. Off road, torque (or climbing power) is more important than speed, the hydrostatic drive can delivery massive torque, which allows the vehicle to drive through mud and climb vertical obstacles. The low speed is a safety benefit, the slower the vehicle the more stable it is on the ground. Does it matter which seat I drive the vehicle from? Yes, the operator presence switch and controls are fitted on the left hand seat. The presence switch and controls can be switched to the right hand side by special order. What’s the operator presence switch? This is a safety device that detects the weight of the operator sitting in the seat, if the operator leaves the seat without the parking brake applied, the engine will automatically shut down and the parking brake will be applied. What’s the hand throttle for? The 2000R has two different throttles, the floor pedal acts as in a conventional motor car, the hand throttle can be used to keep the engine at a set speed and is used in off road conditions, where it can be difficult to keep a steady pressure on the throttle pedal. The vehicle’s top speed is linked to the engine speed, although the vehicle speed can also be controlled using the joystick. How steep a slope can the vehicle travel on? The vehicle is rated for a maximum side slope of 23° from the horizontal, with tires fitted and an 1100 lbs (500 Kg) load located low down in the rear cargo bay. This safe side slope will be reduced by adding weight above the centerline of the vehicle, such as a rear ROPS or rear cabin. The vehicle is most likely to roll over when operating on a side slope (at right angles to the angle of slope), the stability of the vehicle driving directly up or directly down the slope will be significantly better than the side slope stability. Side slope stability will be increased by fitting tracks or dual wheels, as this widens the footprint of the vehicle, and the additional weight low down lowers the center of gravity. The safe dynamic side slope is roughly half of the safe static test side slope. Some manufacturers make gradient claims for their vehicles, which are very dependent on perfect ground and loading conditions and allow little or no margin of safety, this is not Scot-Track’s approach. The 23° maximum slope allows the vehicle to operate with a sensible margin of safety to take account of operator error, poor ground conditions and loaded vehicles.

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Is ground clearance a problem? Ground clearance is always an issue with off road vehicles. Due to the fundamental design features of the 2000R (the heavy hydraulic motors are kept as close to the ground as possible and are directly coupled to the axle, this is a safety feature, in the unlikely event of a chain failure, the vehicle will retain a minimum of six wheel drive and braking), the ground clearance is limited. However the underside of the vehicle is smooth and acts a ‘skid plate’, it is strong enough to be pushed over rocks and tree stumps, and it does not have any structures that can get caught up. Don’t worry about a few dents in the vehicle floor; these will not affect the vehicle strength or performance. In normal operation the vehicle can be driven so that protruding structures are avoided or pass beneath one set of wheels or a track. In deeply rutted tracks, the vehicle should be driven so that the wheels ‘straddle’ the rut. The low ground pressure of the vehicle reduces the formation of ruts, and eliminates the need for the very large ground clearances found in some off road vehicles and tractors. Can the vehicle float? The standard vehicle cannot float, but is able to wade in water and mud. Unlike a number of competitor off road vehicles, Scot-Track believe that a amphibious vehicle should be truly amphibious, and have sufficient buoyancy and free board to be able to operate safely in sheltered rivers and lakes. The amphibious build option includes front and side detachable buoyancy tanks, which provide sufficient buoyancy to support the vehicle, even with the hull flooded. How deep a water can the vehicle drive through? This depends. With the amphibious build, water depth is not an issue, but water current and wave height is. In wading situations it depends on whether you mind getting your feet wet, if the drain plugs are removed and water is able to enter the hull, as it should to keep the wheels in contact with the hard surface and allow traction, the water level can rise until it is just beneath the battery terminals, this is about 2 feet or 600mm of static water. If the distance to cross the deeper water is very short and the water flow is very slow, it is possible to cross deeper water by keeping a good forward speed; the bow wave actually pushes water away from the vehicle. As a general rule the vehicle can cross water, which a man could walk through with the water reaching just above his knees.

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What color can I have? The standard color is signal yellow, but the 2000R can be painted in whatever color the customer requires. Canopies can be supplied in black, blue, green, yellow or red. What tracks do I need? The 2000R can be fitted with a range of track widths, lengths and track bar types to suit the ground conditions, from rocky riverbed to soft dry snow. Tracks require special wheels and tires, but these wheels and tires can be used without tracks. Do the wheels slip in the tracks? Tire driven track systems have a poor reputation, normally because they involve one driving wheel and several dumb wheels. The 2000R utilizes four wheels to drive each track, this spreading of the driving load eliminates tire slip within the track. The Scot-Track track / tires system has been in use since 1988 in hundreds of vehicles and has proven to be very reliable and durable. Tracks slip when a front or rear corner tire looses pressure. In the event of a puncture, the vehicle can always be driven with the track removed. How do I tension the tracks? The tracks have 5 layers of polyester and polypropylene fabric inside, which prevents them from stretching; they can be tensioned by inflating the front and rear corner tire. How high an ambient temperature can the vehicle operate in? The 2000R has been tested to operate at full power for an hour in 45° C (113°F). In normal use the vehicle would not be driven using full power, so the vehicle is able to operate in higher ambient conditions. The key to high temperature operation is to ensure sufficient oil and coolant, a clean radiator and oil cooler, and unhindered air flow through the engine compartment. How low an ambient temperature can the vehicle operate in? The 2000R has been tested in temperatures down to - 25°C (-13°F). The vehicle is rated to operate in temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F). At very low temperatures the vehicle requires a larger capacity battery, and specialist engine coolant. The vehicle may also be fitted with an engine bay, block or oil heater, to prevent the engine and transmission from freezing, and it may be necessary to fit a baffle, to partly cover the radiator / oil cooler.

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What snow depth can the vehicle operate in? Snow comes in many different forms. The footprint pressure of the vehicle ranges between 2.2 and 0.5 pounds per square inch (psi), a man walking (all his weight is taken by one foot at a time) will exert a pressure of approximately 4.5 psi on the snow surface. For example the loaded vehicle on LGP tires has half the foot print pressure of a man, whilst the unloaded vehicle on 32” tracks, has less than 1/10th of a man’s foot print ground pressure. If the snow has sufficient strength to support the vehicle on the snow surface, the depth of snow beneath the vehicle is immaterial. Snow will reduce traction and the slope gradient that the vehicle is able to climb. Can I drive the 2000R on the public highway? That depends. Generally the 2000R is classed as a compact tractor and is able to travel for short distances on restricted public roadways. As a tractor the vehicle is required to meet local standards for lighting, braking systems, seating and restraint systems. The vehicle may also require a registration plate, road tax and a minimum level of motor vehicle insurance cover. Restrictions may apply to the top speed of the vehicle, and the use of tracks. How much load can the 2000R carry? Any additional weight added to the vehicle, will reduce its off road performance. You should always try to keep the vehicle load to a minimum, tracks, linkages and ROPS will all increase vehicle weight and reduce vehicle payload. The maximum payload is rated at 500 Kg (1100 lbs), the vehicle will carry twice this load, but its performance is significantly reduced. An over loaded vehicle has a greater chance of vehicle damage and component failure, as the wheels axles and bearings are over loaded. How much can the 2000R pull or tow? This depends on the surface and the rolling resistance of the load, the vehicle is rated to tow 500 Kg (1100 lbs) in rough terrain on the basis that the vehicle will be traveling on steep slopes, and the vehicle will be able to brake a load of 500 Kg. On smoother ground the vehicle should not tow more than 2500 Kg (5500 lbs), as it is hazardous for the vehicle to slow and brake loads which weigh more than the vehicle. What is happening when the vehicle won’t go? There is a limit to the torque and drive of the 2000R. If the vehicle will not drive forward but the engine is running as normal, the likely cause is that the conditions require more torque than the hydrostatic transmission can deliver. This is usually when you are trying to drive a heavily laden vehicle up a vertical surface or take a standing start on a steep slope. If the transmission oil pressure required to turn the wheels and hence the drive motors, is greater than the maximum pressure (385 Bar) the pumps can deliver,

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the pumps will relieve pressure and move out of stroke. This is perfectly normal and is designed to protect the transmission from excess oil pressures. It is normally sufficient to reverse the vehicle slightly, before moving forward again, a small amount of forward momentum will help the vehicle ride up over the obstacle. Can I carry people in the rear of the vehicle? Passengers can only be carried in the rear of the 2000R if it is fitted with a certified rear ROPS and approved seating with restraint belts. Passengers carried in the rear of the vehicle without a rear ROPS, approved seats and restraint belts are exposed to danger in the event of a vehicle roll over. Up to four seats can be fitted. Are the ROPS certified? Yes. Both the front and rear Roll Over Protective Structures have been tested and certified to International Standard Organization (ISO) 8082 and 3471 and to OECD Code 4 standards for forestry, agricultural and earth moving equipment. What can I use the hydraulic PTO for? The vehicle can be fitted with either a 8Kw (11Hp) or 16Kw (22Hp) hydraulic power take off, this can be used to power the three point linkages and small hydraulically driven appliances. It should be remembered that any power being used by the PTO, cannot then be used by the vehicle drive, so vehicles with PTOs fitted will have a lesser performance to those without PTOs. What is the difference between a single and double acting PTO? A single acting hydraulic PTO is able to power the implement in one direction only, it can extend a hydraulic ram, but is not able to power the retraction stroke. When operating a linkage or ram the single acting circuit can be switched between pressure, hold or tank, which in turn will extend a ram, hold its position or let the oil drain to tank, provided there is gravitational or other forces to compress the ram and force the oil out (such as a tipper trailer). Double acting hydraulics allow the implement to be powered in both directions, the linkages can be powered up and down, if fitted hydraulic motors can be run in forward and reverse. How much does the 2000R weigh? A standard vehicle with rear ROPS weighs around 1600 Kg (3528 lbs). How can I transport the 2000R? The standard vehicle on a suitable road trailer will weigh in the region of 2300 Kg (5070 lbs), a 4 X 4 SUV, van or truck will normally have a towing capacity between 2500 Kg (5513 lbs) and 3000 Kg (6615 lbs).

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You should check the plated towing capacity of your truck. Remember any towed trailer should have sufficient rated capacity and be fitted with over run brakes. Tie down straps should also be fit for the job. The safest method of transport at high speed is on the rear of a flat bed truck, remember a significant number of accidents involving ATVs and Scot-Track vehicles, occur when they are being transported on the public road. The 2000R with the rear ROPS fitted has four aerial lift points, which have been designed and tested to meet the requirement of the US Department of Defense External Aerial Transportation standards. There is no international civilian test standards for helicopter lift points, but most national agencies recognize the US MIL-STD-209J as being an appropriate standard. Some competitive eight wheelers claim to provide helicopter lift capability, but are vague as to what standard this meets. How often do I need to service the vehicle? The 2000R requires straightforward daily checks, and routine service checks every 50 hours. In practice the maintenance interval is very dependent on the application, to ensure good vehicle performance and long lasting reliability particular care should be taken to ensure engine and hydraulic oil are kept fresh, hydraulic and fuel filters are changed regularly and coolant levels are checked. What brakes? The 2000R has been heavily over-engineered to ensure all running gear items, such as chains, bearings and axles are strong enough to cope with the most arduous conditions, provided these items are maintained they should not break down in the field. Hydraulics depend of clean, fresh oil, if this is maintained, you should not have a problem. The Yanmar engine has an excellent reputation for robustness and long-term durability, but engine oil and coolant do require routine maintenance. Tracks can tear if they are cut on sharp rocks, however they are easily and inexpensively repaired. Over 90% of breakdowns and vehicle component failures dealt with by Scot-Track are due to the user’s failure to carry out the routine maintenance and service checks. Who can maintain the vehicle? The 2000R is a very straightforward vehicle; the complicated components are contained within the engine and hydraulic transmission. The majority of Scot-Track vehicles are owner maintained, only requiring specialist service skills in the event of engine and transmission failure, or to change out chains or bearings. The engine requires oil and coolant changes, and oil and fuel filter changes and the checking and tensioning of the alternator belt, these operations require basic

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mechanical skills and do not normally require a specialist service facility. The hydraulic transmission is complicated, but very reliable provided oil quality is maintained. The hydraulic transmission requires routine oil and filter changes and checks to ensure hoses and joints are tight, these operations require basic mechanical skills, but not a specialist service facility. The other service items consist of chain adjustments and various lubrication tasks, again these operations only require basic mechanical skills and simple tools. If the owner can service and maintain a regular agricultural tractor, the 2000R should present no difficulties. It is however important to maintain warranty, that service is conducted correctly and at the prescribed maximum intervals. Engine problems, hydraulic problems and major transmission services should not be attempted by the customer, in particular hydraulic failures should always be dealt with by a specialist hydraulic service provider, preferably a Bosch Rexroth agent, likewise engine injection and fuel pump issues should be dealt with by an approved Yanmar agent. All service parts should be approved Scot-Track parts, regardless of who carries out the service. These parts are of the highest quality and some are safety critical, failure to use approved parts will invalidate the warranty and may increase the chance of component failure and premature wear. Where can I get spares? Your local dealer has access to all essential spare parts. Scot-Track Ltd use top quality components and discourage owners from sourcing their own spare parts (tires, bearings, chain, etc), they may be slightly cheaper, but the quality is usually greatly inferior and leads to component failure in the field, which can increase the risk of accident and injury. What fuel does it use? The 2000R has a turbo diesel engine; this can run on regular or agricultural (red, low tax) diesel. How much fuel does it use? This depends on how the vehicle is being used, very heavy use will consume around 7 Litres an hour (1.8 US Gal), normal constant use will consume less than 4 Litres an hour (1 US Gal). Assuming the tank has been filled to capacity (40 Litres), this will give between 6 and 10 hours running time between refueling stops. From field experience, the vehicle normal day-to-day operation averages around 3.5 Litres an hour, giving 11 ½ hours between refuels.

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Is altitude a problem? As you rise above sea level the air gets thinner, this causes some reduction in the performance of the engine. Because we use a powerful turbo diesel, this reduction in engine performance is very small and the overall reduction in the vehicle performance is slight. For example the highest the vehicle is likely to be operated at within the USA is around 13,000 ft (3963m) above sea level, at this level Yanmar predict an 8% reduction in power and torque output. If the vehicle performance is visibly reduced, please contact Scot-Track for remedial advice, as the cause may not be altitude. What engine emission standards does the vehicle meet? The 2000R meets the toughest emission and fuel standards in the world. The Yanmar 4TNE meets CARB (California Air Resources Board) emission standards, the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards and the European Union Council Emission Regulations Tier 1. The Yanmar 4TNV meets CARB (California Air Resources Board) emission standards, US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards and European Union Council Emission Regulations Tier 2 (come into force 1st January 2004).