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Thiokol 1300 Series
- Swamp Spryte -
Amphibious Model 1301 vehicle

You could call this a "Snow Cat". Ideal for the outdoors in the mountain snow, woods or swamps. Information located below may be out of date but will give you the general usages and specifications. This one has 3 radios (two way mobile Transceiver, Marine VHF and Std. Radio) heater, lots of lights added, Cab and a custom car cover.

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Thiokol CHEMICAL CORPORATION
LOGON DIVISION - LOGAN, UTAH
Dramatic Mobility
Swamp Spryte is water tight, swims at 4 1/2 mph, and travels up to 35 mph on land. Always ready for action, its maneuverability is dramatic whether it's operating on rough land, deep snow, or in the water. Combining deep water swimming capabilities with outstanding climbing and sidehilling features has resulted in the best vehicle possible for mosquito control, oil exploration, utilities maintenance, and numerous other applications.
Swamp Spryte scoots over snow, mud, bog, marsh, and water pockets to save valuable time -- You must witness Spryte's versatility to fully appreciate it.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Climbing ability ................................. Slope
... Dirt ................................................ 60%
... Firm snow ...................................... 60%
... Soft snow ....................................... 45%
... ( depending on snow density but normally
... not less than 45% )
Sliding ability ...................................... 75%
........................................ of climbing ability

... Top speed ...... 35 miles per hour on land,
....................... 4 1/2 miles per hour in water
................... at normal engine cruising speed
... Turning radius ............................. 10 feet
... Fuel consumption . 4 to 8 miles per gallon
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
PASSENGERS .... 2 (additional seats can
............................... be provided where the
............................... vehicle is used principally
............................... for transport)


CARGO ................ 1000 LBS (Cargo capacity
............................... depends upon roughness
............................... of the water conditions.
............................... The vehicle has transported
............................... an 1800 pound load with a
............................... 12" free-board above water.


CARGO AREA ....................................... 74" x 70"

WEIGHT EMPTY (approximately)........ 3200 lbs

GROUND PRESSURE - LBS. / SQ. IN.
AT 0 PENETRATION
EMPTY ............................................................ 0.78

TOTAL TRACK AREA
AT 0 PENETRATION:
EMPTY ................................................ 3640 SQ IN

DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH .......................................................... 157"
WIDTH ....................................................... 77 1/2"
HEIGHT W/O CAB ......................................... 63"
HEIGHT WITH CAB ...................................... 79"

WHEEL BASE ................................................. 70"
TRACK WIDTH ............................................. 26"
GROUND CLEARANCE ................................ 12"
WHEEL TREAD WIDTH .............................. 50"
WIDTH BETWEEN TRACKS ...................... 24"

BRAKES ................. On steering handles plus,
.................................. at extra cost, separate
.................................. parking brakes mechanically
.................................. linked to differential independent
.................................. of hydraulic steering system

ENGINE ................... Ford 6 cylinder, 170 cu in
.................................. 101 horsepower

TRANSMISSION .. Automatic - 4 speed forward
................................... 1 speed reverse
STEERING DIFFERENTIAL ... Planetary controlled
..................................................... differential in oil bath

SUSPENSION ........................... Trailing arms with torsion springs

FINAL DRIVE SPROCKETS ... Steel with polyurethane covers,
...................................................... mounted
by conventional wheel
...................................................... lug bolts to provide quick change

TIRES .......................................... 4.50 / 5.30 x 12, 6 ply rated

CAB ............................................ Aluminum, 2 doors with sliding windows,
...................................................... Bosch windshield wipers
...................................................... (Removable cab is available
...................................................... on special order only)

SEATS ........................................ Molded contour fiberglass

TRACK ....................................... 4 ply. rubber covered nylon belting
....................................................... with tubular steel grousers

FUEL CAPACITY ..................... 15 gallons (auxiliary tank for increased
....................................................... range available on special order)

PARTS AVAILABILITY
All drive parts and running gear are standard production items
available through Thiokol Chemical Corporation or standard auto
parts houses nationwide. There are no special single source items
in this vehicle. This makes for economical and speedy maintenance
of all vehicles in the field, even in remote areas.

Manufactures reserve the right to change notice specifications
and prices without advance notice or incurred obligation to
incorporate changes in the vehicles previously sold.

SALES OFFICES:

Logan, Utah
801-752-2591

Bristol, Pa
215-946-9150

Sacramento, Ca
916-487-5647

Green Bay, Wisc
414-437-8424

Specifications Printed - 10/15/66


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